[vodpod id=Video.16033944&w=540&h=350&fv=playerid%3D61371447001%26amp%3Bvideoid%3D1428053342001%26amp%3Bstillurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fpdl%252Estream%252Eaol%252Ecom%252Fpdlext%252Faol%252Fbrightcove%252Fus%252Fmusic%252Fmusicvideos%252Fumg%255Fmotown%252Fnickiminaj%252Fnickiminaj%255Fbestnewartistgrammys%255Fvideo%255Fstill%255F480%252Ejpg%26amp%3Bpublisherid%3D1612833736%26amp%3Bcodever%3D1] With The Grammys about two weeks away, Nicki Minaj speaks on her first Grammy appearance and her thoughts on being nominated this year.

Got a minute? As the elevator bell rings, French Montana uses his time wisely by reciting a verse for Boss Lady’s Minute To The Top series. Previously: Obie Trice

In just a little over a month since its release, Da Snowman’s latest album Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition has shipped 500,000 copies. Congrats! Don’t forget, album is out now.

Dark Man X returns to NY and will take the stage at S.O.B.’s on Thursday, February 23. And guess what, from Mon-Fri we’re giving away a pair of tickets a day. First person to email us at [email protected] with your full name and #DMX in the subject wins. Doors open at 7:30. Good luck, dog. Purchase tickets here. UPDATE: Done. Props to Jason.

That Dr. Dre sure is a nice guy. While at Rick Ross’ birthday party in Miami this past weekend, the Doc gave Rozay a $100,000 Hublot watch. Maybe next year, he’ll get a beat instead.

Mac reaches into his stash and pulls out one of the tracks he recently recorded with Killa. Can you dig it? We sure can. Big Jerm on the beat.

Jeezy will be on the road again next month. And today, he announced his Hustlerz Ambiton Tour. His journey begins in the DMV on March 3. See when the snow arrives in your area below.

[vodpod id=Video.16033230&w=540&h=350&fv=] In the latest episode of their VH1 reality show, the Kang and his queen teach their children the values of giving back during the holidays. Giving is greater than receiving indeed. Glad it all worked out. Previously: Ep. 1 l Ep. 2 l Ep. 3 l Ep. 4 l Ep. 5 l Ep. 6 l Ep 7

[vodpod id=Video.16033249&w=540&h=350&fv=] This past November, Mercedes announced the discontinuance of their luxury Maybach line next year. As we all know, Rick Ross’ record label is inspired by the brand. Conversing with MTV, Ross says the name is deeper than rap. “When we say Maybach Music, it’s not about the car, it’s just about the level of quality and the time that we put into the sound and that was just a way to express it where people could really understand […]

In this particular clip, it’s El Jefe, Funeral Fab and So Raspy behind those infrared lights and ski masks. Make sure you all pick up TM:103 now—white bitches too. wshh