See, 40 ain’t so bad. Right YN? Anywho, James Todd Smith gets back to the mic on his arm in the March issue of Men’s Fitness. Rock the dumbbells. nb

Game and Loso display their lifestyle of the fast and furious for the second leak off Chuck’s upcoming, Purp & Patron mixtape hosted by DJ Skee. Buckle up, the mixtape drops today at 4:20.

Wiz was back in his town last night and performed his hit, “Black And Yellow” during the AFC Championship game between the Steelers and Jets. As fate would have it, the Steelers walked away victorious (24-19) and are heading to Super Bowl XLV in Dallas. Hopefully by then, “Black And Yellow” cracks the top spot on Billboard.

XXL‘s annual freshman cover should be arriving within the coming weeks, but don’t expect Vado to be apart of it. During Cam’Ron’s interview with DJ Drama on Shade 45, he explains why his protege won’t be a part of the collective.

Nipsey treated his Twitter followers yesterday with a new freestyle over a YouTube remake of the opening track from Recovery. Glad this one blew over our way.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”kanye_kandk”] Mr. West is in the building—and on the TV screen. Kanye made a cameo appearance tonight on the series premiere of Kourtney & Kim Take New York. The girls are opening a boutique and ask for ‘Ye’s advice. After all, he dresses amazing! Ha!

Gucci and Birdman have expensive taste. Here’s a new track from the duo produced by Drumma Boy. No word as to the origins but, this is far from golden. tnt

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WATCH THE THRONE COMING IN 2 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!! MY NEW ALBUM COMING THIS SUMMER. ALL THE LIGHTS VIDEO IN 1 WEEK!!!!!! THIS IS HIGH END RAP MUSIC Two months after the release of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye announced via his Twitter account that his sixth album is on the way this summer. He also confirmed that his collaboration project with Jay-Z, Watch The Throne is coming in March. The spring is his.

[vodpod id=Video.5408111&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1568964%2526vid%253D615591%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A615591] In support of his current album, H.F.M.2, Lloyd Banks puts his latest love story on to our video player. What a happy ending—for Banko that is. Lucky bastard.