[vodpod id=Video.5400086&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D615673%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A615673] MTV has started a new series called “Behind The Beats”. For their new edition, Lexus speaks about his evolution as a beat maker, how it was hard to catch a break at first and how he got his big break when he heard Waka’s “Hard In The Paint” for the first time on the radio in the ATL.

Rick Ross brought the hood with him last week in Vancouver. And during his set, he performed his verse from DJ Khaled’s latest single, “Welcome To My Hood.” Woop-woop is that the sound of another hit?

It’s Gucci! And for his latest cut, he brings some friends along with Zaytoven behind the boards. Video coming soon, but for now, turn this one up. dgb

Bonjour! Drizzy and Jermaine brought their European tour to the  Zénith de Paris concert hall last night. Above they run through their duet, “In The Morning”, which was also shot for the track’s upcoming visual. ru Sidebar: Hollywood Drake ?

When the Diplomats appeared on MTV’s RapFixLive two days ago, Cam’Ron said Juelz Santana was missing because he had an allergic reaction. Turns out, that was probably the least of his problems. That same day, Santana’s New Jersey studio was raided and Skull Gang affiliate Toby M. Raynor was arrested on drug charges after selling narcotics to an undercover cop. During the raid, police found two loaded 9 millimeter guns, ammo, 17 bags of marijuana and paraphernalia. Raynor is currently […]

Nicki continued his UK invasion with DJ Semtex yesterday on BBC1 Xtra. They discussed her popularity across the pond, collaborations, and, of course, her platinum debut Pink Friday. Audio and descriptions below, courtesy of Semtex. Break 1: Nicki talks about her fans, the paparazzi attention, her hotel wanting to kick her out Break 2: Talks Moment 4 Life Collaboration With Drake Break 3: Nicki breaks down her top 5 joints from Pink Friday, working with Eminem, writing her collabo with […]

Talib and Jean combine their forces once again for track 13 off Kweli’s Gutter Rainbows. Uh oh, January 25th is just three days away. sc

Although Super Bowl XLV is in two weeks, David Banner and NY Jets’ Bart Scott can’t wait for the big game. Who needs a band? The halftime show is here. splash

Can a drummer get some? Hell yeah! Here’s the official first single for Travis Barker’s upcoming project, Give The Drummer Some. Those guitar and drum riffs make a great combination, don’t they? Album in stores March 15th.

Swizzy’s going to be busy globetrotting next Monday, so as a consolation, here’s his latest cut featuring himself and Musiq Soulchild. Get your two step on.