At Rice University filling out employment paperwork to co-teach this course next year! Still seems unreal! As previously reported, Bun plans to teach a Hip Hop and religion course next semester at Rice University in Houston. Professor Trill got the ball rolling and posted his ID on his Twitter account. Don’t be late and leave your demos at home. Ha!

Just Blaze took over the airwaves while overseas last night and, of course, he let some of his unreleased nuggets go. No rips of a new Freeway joint called “Early” and Joe Budden’s verse from that Em/Slaughterhouse collab yet, but we do have the last joint he played, an unreleased heatrock from my dudes from Queens. Look for a full download soon. Fingers crossed. dunnyy

Diddy called into Hot 97 last night to talk to Funk Flex about a whole bunch of topics including the Bugatti Boyz group, the many female artists careers he’s played a part in and he cleared the air on his Nicki Minaj management situation around the 2:20 mark. Last Train To Paris, is finally dropping on December 14th.  

[vodpod id=Video.4726195&w=425&h=350&fv=] In support of his new campaign, Jay unveiled the “Big Pimpin” page from his Decoded book last night at the Delano in Miami and The 305 were on hand to capture the event. Decoded hits bookshelves November 16. UPDATE: Pic of the page beneath the pool via Aubrey UPDATE 2: Mo’ flicks from the festivities found here.

Just when things boiled down between Lupe and Atlantic Records, he’s focusing his energy on a new target. Earlier this morning, he took to his Twitter account and expressed his displeasure with MTV. Apparently, the networks 10 tips got him a lil’ peeved. Oh snap…MTV (illuminati’s favorite network) back on the attack…why can’t y’all just chill out? Salacious banality @ the speed of light? I think I’ve been very good natured with you. I personally know several employees of your company. You guys know […]

[vodpod id=Video.4725961&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D588700%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A588700] Before Breezy drops his forthcoming LP, F.A.M.E., he follows the tempo to the streets and triples his footwork with his newest video. Try and keep up with this one.

[vodpod id=Video.4726824&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D588763%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A588763] Another day, another Hottest MC In The Game. Coming in at #7 is Lil’ Tunechi. Even though Wayne has been away in jail for most of the year, he still was able to pull off a spot on the list with the help of his Young Money family. To wit, he released the compilation album We Are Young Money in late December ’09, two full-length solo LPs — Rebirth, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard albums chart […]

[vodpod id=Video.4723127&w=425&h=350&fv=] Banks appeared on Chelsea Handler’s nightly gig to promote his new album, The Hunger For More 2. He spoke on the project, guest appearances, and his bachelor lifestyle. LP drops November 22nd.

This is one of the tracks found on the Audio Overdose mixtape. But now, Philly Customs drops off the tagless version. Hopefully, X gets back up and drops some better music. Can I get an Amen?

Uh Nicki, there’s a camera in your face. Ha! Minaj briefly discusses her upcoming tour and globetrotting during her photo shoot with Nylon magazine. See the results after the jump. hhnm