Just 8 days before he turns the big 2-5 and releases his sophomore LP, Drake will be featured as the musical guest on SNL on October 15. This will mark Aubrey’s first appearance and will join Nicki Minaj as the only two Young Money artists who have appeared on the NBC late night show this year. Take Care on October 24. mtv

Everything that glitters ain’t always gold, but Drama’s latest offering featuring Montana and Pushaton sure sounds golden. Radio rip for now. Third Power drops October 11. wwtb

[vodpod id=Video.15459323&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Better keep that thing aside. Here’s the latest video from Trae Tha Truth featuring Pyrexx. Hopefully by now you have Trae’s Street King in arm’s reach.

DJ Clue got the drop to premiere this on Power 105. This is the next single off Tyga’s upcoming album Careless World. Sure sounds like these two still got it. Produced by 40 & Supa Dups. hhnm UPDATE: Full Version via UHTN.  

Still in L.A., Cudder supported Chip Tha Ripper during his show at Hollywood’s Key Club last night. If you weren’t present for all the action, there’s more footage after the jump. 57

[vodpod id=Video.15458355&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] This past week in Houston was this year’s BestFest 2011. One of the headliners was Chamillionaire and up top is some footage of him performing “Hip Hop Police”. hhnm

Only the strong survives. And by any means, Gibbs and Freezer struggle to carry on in their new video. Freddie Gibbs’ Cold Day In Hell coming soon. os

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shot: Canon Eos 60d Jermaine held court last night at the Roseland Ballroom for his A Dollar And A Dream concert. That’s right, tickets only cost a buck. If you missed the show, Dark Nyte provides a recap of the evening. It’ll be a Cole World tomorrow. Dress warm. Sidebar: J.Cole Complex Cover Story

[vodpod id=Video.15457933&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Beatmaker araabMUZIK recently gave Flud Watches a preview of some new beats on his MPC. He also revealed he’s currently working with Eminem, 50 Cent, Fabolous, Slaughterhouse and more. hhnm