[vodpod id=Video.4242771&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D552416%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A552416] Rick Ross’ “Maybach Music 3” was one of the most anticipated tracks off Teflon Don. Ross explains to 1515 why he chose Erykah Badu, T.I. and Jadakiss to ride out on his trilogy. Hey Rozay, where’s that video?

For the next several weeks, Nelly will be holding down mid-days on Hot 104.1 in St. Louis. J.Cole stopped stopped by the station last week and during his interview said his debut will probably be released toward the end of the year and as of now, Jay-Z will be the only feature. Break 1: Break 2: Break 3: rapup Sidebar: Cole Previews New Track

Lick a shot with Maino and Haitian Fresh on this new track once again off DJ Haze’s Still Countin Money mixtape. It’s not the best collaboration but noteworthy nonetheless. x UPDATE: Now with Rick Ross and French Montana x

The man on the moon lands at numero uno in ELLE magazine’s 25 things to look forward to for the remainder of the year. Of course this was printed before his recent push back. Worth the wait? Find out October 26th. dnc

Hoping to quell any talk of conflict, La Flare happily flicked up with Flame’s mother at Prime Time club in Atlanta last night. Now isn’t that special? Video of his performance after the jump. ea Previously: Waka Flocka Mama Mad As Hell

All praise the pope, mang. Well Bun B anyway. Here’s another leftover from Trill OG. It also appears on DJ Haze’s Still Countin Money so pardon the tags. mr. x Sidebar: Bun B battles heckler at Red Bull Emcee event in Houston

Three nights ago, Mac Miller stopped by Shade 45’s Showoff Radio with Statik Selektah and drops a killer freestyle. If you haven’t checked out his latest mixtape, K.I.D.S., do so here. Thanks for the shout Mac.

Salty like Lawry’s that the “Power” remix didn’t drop Friday as promised? Well, Kanye had a good excuse—it wasn’t done yet. Thankfully Swizz, Mos and Kobe Bryant came by the stu Saturday night and inspired him to finish it. Too bad he woke up so amped this morning that he’s talkin’ Justin Bieber/Raekwon collabos. Oy vey. Sidebar: No days off.

DJ Khaled’s trying to rack up as many platinum plaques as possible. Today, he announced that he started working on his fifth album, We The Best Forever. Late last month, he made the pitch to VIBE that he wanted to collaborate with Eminem. Hey, anything’s possible.

The Money Makers have reunited and are looking to cash in with Ludacris’ eighth solo album, Ludaversal. Watch out Puff, Luda’s gunnin’ for number six.