We’re just two weeks away from John Legend and The Roots’ collaborative album. Today, here’s the LP’s closer and only non-cover track. It definitely deserves its own shine. Wake Up drops September 21. 2db

And the saga continues. Just days after Clef’s recent shot, Sean Penn released a statement denying allegations of hitting that white powder. Kids, coke is no joke. “Mr. Jean is clearly unfamiliar with the physical demands put upon volunteers in Haiti. As aid workers there, the notion of depleting the body’s immune system thru the use of illicit drugs is ludicrous. More specifically, J/P Haitian Relief Organization (a.k.a. JPHRO) has a ZERO tolerance policy for any and all illegal drugs. As the […]

Before Nicki Minaj’s show in the ATL, she reached out to DJ Drama to tackle all the important issues including her scene-stealing verse on Kanye’s banger, her fake union with Drake, and her thoughts on BET’s Woman MC show. Break 1: Break 2: Break 3: UPDATE: Backshot below!

Karen Civil sat down with Lloyd Banks for the latest installment of Civilized Talk series. While discussing his upcoming HFM2, he reveals his favorite freestyles, thoughts on Young Buck, Twitter, and questions if he’d do another mixtape with DJ Whoo Kid.

Neighborhood Nip Hussle is back and proves why he’s a monster in the booth. I’ma need to see your fuckin’ hands on the mouse and click away.

Hours ago Kendrick dropped off a new tune and from the sound of this one, our expectations for his OD grows higher. Mark your calendars. September 15. ktw

Of course Trav is sick with the sticks and recently Blink-182’s drummer was in Übersee, Germany for the 2010 Chiemsee Rocks Festival. Give the drummer some.

Ri Ri is back with her sound we all are familiar with. Ryan Seacrest introduced the world this morning to her new Stargate produced single off her upcoming album, LOUD. Rip for now. CDQ coming soon. nav UPDATE: CDQ hhnm

Hey girl, no need with all the fuss and fighting. Termanology and Statik Selektah drops their joint album October 26. Until then, here’s their latest dramatic piece along with Bun and Masspike Miles. Cop track on iTunes or take your ass home.

Christopher sure has some skills on the court. During the 5th Annual LudaDay Weekend, the b-ball charity game went down at the Forbes Arena and Breezy took it hard to the paint. Other celebs included Kelly Rowland, Chris Paul, Nelly, Bow Wow, Polow Da Don, and Ne-Yo. haod