Cole made his first appearance tonight on Flex’s Hot 97 show. After a quick interview, he cracked the mic over “Ice Cream” and “Blow The Whistle”. The Funkmaster Flex is cominnnn! Part 1: Interview Part 2: Freestyle time

Looks like Luda used his time wisely in Vegas this past weekend and shot scenes for his next music video from Battle Of The Sexes. We’re guessing this might be too hot for BET. Two ‘mo pics after the jump. Previously: Ludacris x Trey Songz “Sex Room” (Delaware)

Jimmy rounds up the Byrdgang flock for his new video off The Ghost Of Rich Porter. Fly high.

Didn’t Diddy make this annoucement last year? Well for what it’s worth, Red Cafe’s officially on Bad Boy records. Um, congratulations? Sidebar: “Hello Good Morning (Remix)”

Ice Cube recently signed on to star alongside Woody Harrelson in the new movie, Rampart. In the film, Cube plays a homicide detective investigating a dirty cop (Harrelson). Directed by Oren Moverman, the picture is loosely based on a scandal surrounding the LAPD. Filming begins this summer. For the first time, Cube speaks on his role in the flick. Sidebar: NWA Biopic In The Works Previously: Ice Cube Doesn’t Understand Radio

It’s that time of the year again, folks. This afternoon, Hot 97 announced the line up for their annual Summer Jam concert. The event takes place June 6th at the newly built Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey. Not sure as to the headlining act is, but Gucci Mane will be in attendance. Listen to the rest of the artists confirmed below.

Black Men magazine celebrates their 100th issue with video vixen, Rosa Acosta gracing their cover. Tomorrow take an early morning stretch and head to your nearest newsstand and show your for support the Dominican darling. You know you want too. YK2

Not since 50 Cent, has a new rap act had as much success as Drake. Let’s be honest, when was the last time a song off a mixtape peaked on the Top 100? During his Thank Me Later conference call last week, Drizzy spoke on the pressure of new acts following his footsteps.

[vodpod id=Video.3541925&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D511811] Guess the chain still remains after all. Damon Dash tells 1515 that he plans to revive the label he co-founded and release Curren$y’s Pilot Talk through the company. Roc for life? “Def Jam or Universal bought the brand. I think the ‘beef’ [with us and Jay-Z] was that Jay made it clear he didn’t want me or Biggs to be a part of it. That’s really where it was at. Now that he doesn’t work for Def Jam anymore, […]

DJ Envy premiered this cut from Mr. Hustle Hard today during the New at 2 on Power 105.1. We’re not sure if that’s the accurate title though. If not, don’t say nothin’ to him. UPDATE: CDQ Splash