R.I.P. Keith Elam. Solar sent this letter out and after speaking to a few sources, I believe one fact is true, he’s gone. Yesterday morning, Guru lost his bout with cancer. He was 47. Let’s now celebrate his life and put the final soap opera to the side. Dude’s contributions to hip-hop culture will never be forgotten. Gang Starr Forever!

Just one of the three upcoming films Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has written and produced. You know, light work! HHNM

[vodpod id=Video.3459062&w=425&h=350&fv=] The Smoking Session and Yours Truly’s 3:16 kick off their video series with J.Cole reciting some of his favorite Hip Hop verses. Above, he spits Canibus’ third verse off “Buckingham Palace” and says it was that punchline that inspired his battle rap flow. After the jump, he explains how Nas’ “Undying Love” influenced a few of his own cuts.

Seems as if Diddy has had one too many swigs. At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition Diddy’s Ciroc won two gold medals. We’ll get pissy to that. No pee pee. YK2

Looks like will takes the throne the same day Em goes into recovery. According to Rap-Up, Dream’s release date for his third LP, Love King, is June 22. The first single “Love King” and the recent release, “F.I.L.A”, are both getting solid feedback and best believe the Radiokilla got more on the way. It’s gonna be a hot summer. Sidebar: The Dream’s at Highline Ballroom this Thursday.

[vodpod id=Video.3459070&w=425&h=350&fv=] This past weekend the 400 Club held a birthday celebration in the 305 for model Claudia Jordan and topped it off with a performance from Trey Songz. Welcome to Miami. Before: Inside The 400 Club With Alicia Keys

A Bay Bay sure knows how to bring the big dogs out for his birthday bash and this year is not different. For the first time in God knows how long, Luda and Mystikal performed “Move Bitch”. Afterward, Luda recited some cuts off Battle Of The Sexes.

[vodpod id=Video.3457989&w=425&h=350&fv=] While we patiently wait for Trap Or Die 2 and TM103, Da Snowman and Algernod have a new video on the way. The clip was shot in Miami and features Khaled, CTE , Ace Hood, and lots more. Looks like another movie. OS On The Set: Vol 1 l Vol 2 Earlier: Young Jeezy Trap Or Die 2: The Movie

After years of turmoil between Jim Jones and Cam’Ron , Miss Info delivered some good news. Today, she said she had a phone conversation with both parties last week and that they’re back on speaking terms. Capo apologized to Cam and hints at the possibility of a reunion. Read up below.

Lil Jon bigs up the chocolate deluxes with Kellz and Mario. Who needs 31 flavors? HHNM