Mr. Graham may not appear in the upcoming video, but it looks like he is laying down vocals for the remix. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m ready. Heads up: YK2

Before the release of Teflon Don, Ricky reveals that he’s working on a new mixtape named after former Gambino crime boss, Albert Anastasia. He also denies 40 Glocc‘s claims that he was robbed in Los Angeles for his rings and things. 57th Ave

[vodpod id=Video.3563689&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D514517%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A514517] With “Nothin’ On You” sitting at number 2 on the charts, producer Jim Jonsin tells 1515, that the Smeezingtons production was originally meant for Lupe Fiasco. “I was actually working on a session in Chung King [Studios], and [Atlantic Records chairman] Craig Kallman called me during that session with that particular track, to work on it for Lupe Fiasco,” Jonsin told MTV News. “I told Craig, ‘I like the song a lot. It’s a smash and could be […]

Jay Rock’s seen one too many scary movies. Inspired by the film A Nightmare on Elm Street comes his new track featuring Kendrick. One, two, Rock’s comin’ for you.

With “Young Forever” entering the Billboard Top 10 this week, Jay-Z set a new hip-hop record for scoring his 17th chart topper.  The honor was previously held by Ludacris with 16. But just like the weather, that’s subject to change with Luda’s “My Chick Bad” coming in at number 11. Tune in next week! Related: Ludacris Ties Billboard Record Heads Up: EW

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It’s… about… to go… down. JZW Via HelenAsPopkin

This ain’t funny, so don’t you dare laugh. Here’s some new material off Shallah Raekwon’s upcoming mixtape, Brinx Boys. Sounds serious. Miss Info

So sick. So sick.

David Banner is a jack of all trades. For Gatorade’s new ad campaign, he wrote, produced, and arranged the song “Evolve” performed by Kermit Quinn. Cut the check! Banner’s currently working on the joint album Death Of A Pop Star with 9th Wonder. Release date, TBD. UGC