Diddy joins Lady Gaga as the latest addition to the Beats by Dr. Dre family with his signature line, Diddy Beats. No word as to availability, but the headphones will retail for $149.00. At the CES convention in Las Vegas, Puff explains how he’s bringing brand new flava in ya ear. ChipChick

Last August, Nipsey Hussle lived up to his surname and completed his mixtape trilogy with Bullets Ain’t Got No Name Vol.3. Like its predecessor, Nip keeps it raw and uncut. While he waves his soldier rag on “We Gangbanging”, he recognizes priorities on “Walk In My Shoes”. Staying true to his “All money in, no money out” mantra, Neighborhood flaunts his wealth on “Diamonds” and “Speak My Knowledge”. On the latter, he quips “A clique broke of niggas, man your […]

Yesterday Wale shot his new video for “Pretty Girls” without Gucci Mane…and um, pretty girls? Don’t hide the honeys, money! HHNM

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.913763&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D469362%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A469362] Joey Crack phones in to MTV and explains the motivation behind his upcoming album, The Darkside: Volume 1. With guest spots in tow, the first single will feature Da Snowman. “I got some things that’s gonna light up the airwaves. My first single I’m gonna put out, me and Young Jeezy, when Funk Flex hears this, he’s gonna play it from 7 at night, till 11 at night. No other songs played on the station, no interruption. The […]

Here’s footage of Pretty Flaco in the lab creating tracks from one of last year’s best. When he’s not in the booth, he arranges his tracklist and comments on the future of hip-hop. RTD

Contrary to earlier reports, Weezy’s Rebirth is scheduled to be released February 2nd. A week later on February 9th, Dwayne will be sentenced to a year in jail for weapons possession. Rap-Up

Capone picks up where N.O.R.E. left off on CNN’s rendition of Jay Electronica’s “Exhibit C”. Surely, Just Blaze approves. X

On 106 & Park’s number one spot, Jimmy tells Rocsi and Terrence that his New Year’s Resolution is to live his life like Gil Scott-Heron’s famous composition. Ya dig?!

Production duo Sean C & LV converse with Nodfactor on their humble beginnings and working with Sean John and Shawn Carter.

Production duo Sean C & LV converse with Nodfactor on their humble beginnings and working with Sean John and Shawn Carter.