In preparation off Daz Dillinger’s release next week, he and big Snoop Dogg set things off with their latest duet. D.A.Z. in stores next Tuesday. ee

Following Swizz’s shoot with Amar’e, he spoke on his upcoming album, Haute Living. Ironically, he says the title wasn’t inspired by the magazine bearing the same name (although he did have a feature in it last year). Nonetheless, he’s sticking to his guns and still plans to donate proceeds from the album to his art charter school and other philanthropic efforts. Sidebar: Swizz Talks Features With Paper

[vodpod id=Video.5968437&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Breezy turns his collabo with Big Sean into his own rendition. Savor the moment. F.A.M.E. in stores now. Fortune coming soon.

[vodpod id=Video.5968372&w=540&h=350&fv=] Next Monday, Diddy will guest star on the hit CBS show, Hawaii Five-0. But until then, here’s behind the scenes footage of how the role came together. Although it’s a brief clip, you can tell Sean’s been working on his acting skills. It’s definitely an improvement from his earlier days.

Wiz Khalifa sported his new frohawk last night as he performed “Roll Up” on the Late Show With David Letterman. Let’s not forget: Rolling Papers in stores now.

[vodpod id=Video.5965336&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] The Mighty Mos was in South Carolina this past Saturday for USC Springfest 2011. During his set, he paid his respects to Nate The Great by performing his track “Oh No”. Nate’s presence was definitely felt. irockcollege

With the NBA Playoffs a few days away, Swizz Beatz was commissioned to revamp the New York Knicks theme song. Earlier this evening, he and Amar’e Stoudemire shot the track’s video on the court of Madison Square Garden. Here’s a lil’ of what went down. It’s showtime!

Splash is still at it and let’s loose another new track, this time from La Flare and Flockaveli. We’re unsure where this will end up, but for now, check it out as well as the bonus below. Bonus: Gucci Mane “Up My Alley”

Waka kept his word and dropped off his latest mixtape hosted by DJ Teknikz at 10:17 pm this evening. You know the routine. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

Nice frohawk Wiz. Two weeks after the release of Rolling Papers, Mr. X comes through with two tracks that did not make the cut. That’s too bad cause these are dope. “Fly You” “G-Shyt”