[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.928400&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D492350%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A492350] Lloyd’s deal may not have worked out over at Young Money, but Goldie confirmed with 1515 that he’s signed with Jimmy Iovine’s plantation. With a new album in the works, he also plans to feature his Young Money familia and some other surprises as well. Earlier: New Music: Lloyd x Mystikal “Set Me Free”

Apparently it was all about the Benjamins. Yesterday, the New York Daily News reported that The Lab hiked prices from $30 to $100 at the door for Biggie’s memorial bash on Tuesday. The night of the event, Puff denied the claim on Twitter. Today, Hot 97’s Mister Cee admitted that he did charge a C-Note to those not sticking to the dress code and revealed that a portion of the proceeds were going to Bigge’s mom, Voletta Wallace.

Christopher continues his good deeds. Yesterday, Breezy read for third graders at the Sisulu-Walker Charter School in Harlem. Afterwards, he stuck around for a meet and greet. Everybody The kids love Chris. Kim Osorio

Diggy’s on a roll. Yesterday, he personalized Nas’ “Made You Look” and earlier this week unleashed his “Over” freestyle. He tells VIBE the feedback he’s received has been from men, women, and children of all ages. “I’ve had people that were like, ‘Yo, I’m a hip-hop head from the ‘90s, I’m like 40-years-old and I like this, for real. This kid is really doing it better than some older than him,’” he says. “This is all coming from the blogs and […]

[vodpod id=Video.3221963&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D492432] Yesterday at the Barclays Center press conference, Jigga beamed when discussing Lil Wayne’s final performance last week at the World’s Most Famous Arena. “It was fantastic. Again, any time you play the Garden is a special moment. It’s special. Wayne, how that worked out, he was supposed to go away for a year. Somehow he was able to perform that last show. He came out to an incredible reaction. Then Drake, Nicki Minaj — all on Jeezy’s set, […]

This must be that unreleased track Da Snowman and Ms. Cole did that I heard about a few days ago. Like their previous effort, the chemistry’s here too. Doubt this will ever happen again though. Lowkey

Apparently Jim’s down with O.P.P. From Kid Cudi’s “Day ‘N’ Nite” to Drake’s “Forever”,  Jomo’s been known to brody his way onto a song. Here, he speaks on taking other people’s production. The Ghost Of Rich Porter drops March 23rd. Jim Jones Set To Teach High School | Jim Jones Introduces The Ghost Of Rich Porter

Drake and Kardinal Offishall are just two of the 57 Canadian artists taking part on the remix to K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag”. Proceeds from the song benefit Haiti Relief efforts. You can also donate here. HHNM via UHTN

Get your step on as Big Daddy Kane’s classic gets a makeover courtesy of Sheek and Mr. What Else. Oh yeah, Scram Jones on the beat. Eskay

We can’t believe it neither. Former video vixen, Melyssa Ford has signed on to star in the off Broadway play, For Vixens Who’ve Considered Homicide When the Video Was Too Much. Produced by J. Kyle Manzay (Jim Jones’ Hip Hop Monologues), the musical will be a satirical look inside the world of video models. Opening night is this May at the Actor’s Playhouse in NYC.