Like a scene out of Candyland, Nicki Minaj covers the summer issue of VIBE. Issue hits June 15th.

Excuse the crappy rip, but this is noteworthy nonetheless. This afternoon on Journal Canal +, Eminem performed “Not Afraid” For the first time. Oui! Previously: Eminem Meets Mona Lisa

“Call my coke Elliott Wilson, it be yellow nigga” CNN’s Camouflage Season mixtape is delayed a few days, but until it finally drops, CNN goes in on the Drake and Weezy joint for its latest leak. The War Report 2 coming July 13th. 57th ave

Ms. Monáe’s labelmates, Bobby Ray and Lupe take it low and high for this remix,  baby. The ArchAndroid in stores now. uhtn

The story goes a lil’ something like this. The cover art for Last Train To Paris is actually a photograph taken in 2008 by Australian blogger, Jarrod “Jrod” Kimber at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. When Interscope reached out to purchase the photo, Jrod was oblivious that it was going to be used for Diddy’s album. “Obviously I am not a professional snapper or anything. This was taken on a holiday while waiting for my wife (who can be seen under the G) […]

Eminem visited the Louvre today in Paris. He will appear live on French TV show “Le Gran Journal” tonight on Canal+. Round up the posse Marshall comin’ round the way. Previously: Diddy Meets Mona Lisa

[vodpod id=Video.3755093&w=425&h=350&fv=] Jermaine sports some new threads and recites his single “Who Dat” for Complex‘s fashion feature. Dress to impress.

At the 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, Dr. Dre will be presented with the ASCAP Founding Fathers Award. The ceremony takes place June 25th at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. The award is presented to influential songwriters and composers. According to ASCAP president/chairman Paul Williams: “Dre is one of the most important voices in modern music. He created a unique, recognizable sound that dominated rap music in the early ’90s…and continues to inspire artists and producers […]

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Bun B’s taking over S.O.B.’s tonight and he’s bringing along some amigos. Trust, you’re not going to want to miss this. You know the procedure: First one to email me at [email protected] wins a pair of tickets. Include your government and phone number too. NY tri-state area residents only. UPDATE: Damn, that was fast. Contest Over. Congrats to Daemon.