Two weeks ago, Big Boi presented his first single “Shutterbug” at Electric Lady Studios in NY. But before pressing play, L.A. Reid spoke on reuniting with Sir Lucious L. Leftfoot. He and Andre 3000 of OutKast were the first group signed to Reid’s LaFace Records in 1992. YK2

Jimmy and street ball legend Shammgod are accepting all challengers for the 2010 Converse Band Of Ballers 3 on 3 tournament. Last year Capo and the Jones Family walked away with the chip. Yo Clue, where you at?! This year’s competition goes down in Atlanta on May 1, 2010. 57th Ave

We’ve seen Paul and Trav in the stu awhile back, but now HHDX reports that the Blink-182’s drummer will produce half of the People’s Champ’s next LP, Heart of a Champion. Guests include  Yelawolf, Lil Keke, Jim Jones, Raekwon, Bun B, Slim Thug and Devin The Dude. Already! Sidebar: Travis’ solo LP is coming along nicely as well.

[vodpod id=Video.3460436&w=425&h=350&fv=] Encore. Phonte and Big Pooh deliver a dope video for their Khrysis produced track. Before the curtains close, cop LeftBack in stores today. OnSmash

[vodpod id=Video.3461496&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D506879] Following Drake’s recent performance in Michigan, he retreats to Birdman’s tour bus and recounted his trip to Jamaica for his next video “Find Your Love”. “We went to Kingston,” Drake said. “We went to this ‘hood. They call it the ‘gully’ side. It’s bad out there, real bad. They had ‘Young Money’ sprayed on the gates, ‘Drake and Wayne,’ ’cause I came to shoot the video out there. I’m talking about you drive by people’s homes, they had […]

Cudder announced on his blog that he has renamed the title of his sophomore album for a second time. The new tag is Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager and he’s eyeing for an August release. So far guests include Chip Tha Ripper with production from RATATAT and Dot Da Genius. Read his words below.

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