Although J.Cole and 9th Wonder scored EA Sports’ video game NBA Elite 11, they are also unlockable characters in the company’s other title, NBA Jam. The game drops tomorrow, and in the video above Cole speaks on the game play. Boomshakalaka! Bonus: J.Cole Ft. Omen x Fashawn “Relaxation”

Days after Waka Flocka and BET’s Stephen Hill’s Twitter dispute, the pair have apparently made peace. In fact, Waka’s set to appear on 106 & Park this afternoon. Geometry, good! UPDATE: Waka Flocka on 106 & Park

Considering that N.O.R.E.’s forthcoming album is entitled S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G., it was only fitting that he reunited with the producer that helped inspire the title. N.O. also says he’s on the hunt for Swizz Beatz and that he plans to record “Blood Money Pt. 4” for the album. 57thave

In an interview with MTV’s Rapfix, Vado speaks on the origins of the term “Slime” and the Diplomats reunion. He also explains the transition of the upcoming mixtape, Slime Flu going retail on October 12 and mentions another version with Drama will be released. How did Slime Flu go from a mixtape to an album? The anticipation, most definitely, [and] the buzz. And Cam felt that we give ya’ll a trilogy of Boss of All Bosses, which is what built my anticipation. […]

OMG! Once again, Usher takes the cover of VIBE magazine. Before the October/November lands at newsstands, check out an excerpt from Mr. Raymond’s cover story below. On Raymond V Raymond being a career rebound “I don’t think it was a rebound at all. Some people in my organization felt like it was a rebound, but for me it was business as usual. Were there hard times in the process? Absolutely. I think it was the first time that doubt was ever amongst […]

Lights, camera, action! Donnis gives Xzibit’s classic instrumental a test drive on this new freestyle he recorded last night. Maybe he’ll perform it during his set tomorrow night at the Canal Room in NYC.

The Hennessy Artistry tour made a stop at Bert’s Warehouse Theatre in Detroit, MI on Saturday night and backed by the baddest band in the land, Marsha performs her current single. nav Sidebar: Pictures

Backstage at Constitution Hall on the D.C. leg of Drake’s “Light Dreams & Nightmares” tour, he and manager Cortez Bryant received a pair of platinum plaques for Thank Me Later. This past summer, Drizzy scored his first plaque for his sales in Canada. atf

Kanye’s fifth album still doesn’t have a title, but it does have a new release date. A couple weeks ago, he told Angie Martinez that the album would drop on November 16th. But now, Rap-Up says the project will be in stores on November 22nd. So far, confirmed guests include Nicki Minaj, Justin Vernon, and T.I. UPDATE: No date set. What the…? UPDATE Dos: Rap-Up ain’t lie. They had it right all along.

Now, this is how music videos are supposed to be made. Under the eye of Coodie, Moonie and Count get rich the ski mask way in their latest clip. The track will appear on their new player, Don’t Feed The Killaz Vol.3 this Halloween. fsd