Nicki’s Pink Friday reached platinum at the top of the year. And before closing out 2011, YMCMB’s first lady’s debut has moved over another milli in sales world wide. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded coming V-Day.

A$AP Rocky took his talents to South Beach last night at the Grand Central nightclub. Ashley Outrageous was in attendance and filmed the world premiere of his latest recording. The audio isn’t the clearest, but a mp3 version should surface any day now.

Still on his freestyling spree, Crooked I keeps the Crime Of Bosses dynasty alive by cracking his mic over Drake and Weezy’s collabo.

Chicago newcomer Rockie Fresh is set to release his mixtape, Driving 88 on January 23rd. But until that day comes, here’s a sample of his sound. Produced by Thelonius Martin.

Here’s a story of a lovely lady. Nah, actually, it’s a new tune from Yeezy’s cuzzo and G.O.O.D. Music’s Tony Williams

Early last year, C-Murder planned to appeal his LIFE sentence after claims of being denied a fair trial. However at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, a three judge panel denied the rapper’s appeal. Ugghh! Murder was convicted of second degree murder stemming from a 2002 nightclub shooting. msnbc

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To commemorate his XXL covers, Fif invaded NYC’s Webster Hall last night with Hot 97’s Mister Cee on the 1s and 2s. With Kool Herc by his side, Fif hit the stage and performed some of his notable hits. hhnm UPDATE: More footage

[vodpod id=Video.15887035&w=540&h=350&fv=] King Louie returned to Adrianna’s Ballroom in Chicago this past week and was joined by Future for a live performance of “Louie Montana”. Jeezy and Twista were in the building as well. That’s too cool. Dope & Shrimp coming soon. fsd