Word on the curb is that Music Television is trying to prevent Hov from performing “Empire State Of Mind” at Fuse’s sponsored “Answer The Call” concert. Allegedly, they’re adding it as a clause in his VMA contract. But hey, it’s all hearsay. Right? Update: Performance, confirmed. Alicia will also premiere her new single following the ceremony.

Ironman says that he will continue rapping even with an iron lung. He also snubs the idea of rappers retiring. He ain’t the only one. Age really ain’t nothing but a number. No need to throw in the towel if you’re still performing at a high level. Sheeeit, at 39-years-old Ghost is still better than folks half his age. 57thAve via RealTalkNY

“That’s gonna be the last song on the retail [version of] So Far Gone. And the third verse transitions into Thank Me Later. So the last line of the third verse is gonna be the first line on my album.“— Drake Yep: NR

In a sit down with Rhapsody, Hov reveals that one of his favorite albums is Michael Jackson’s, Off The Wall. I’ll rock with you on that one, Jigga. Props: UHTN Related: Harry Allen & Jay-Z Have Food For Thought

Boosie and Lil Phat channel their inner Rin Tin Tin for their latest visual aid. For all you female dogs out there, Superbad drops September 15th. Props: RealTalkNY

Curious as to how this tandem snagged MJB for Survival Skills ? Well, according to Buckshot, his relationship with the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is deeper than rap. Former Black Moon frontman Buckshot said getting Mary J. Blige on his new single wasn’t about money — it was about friendship. Buck and the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul go back to the ’90s, when Buck’s artists and Boot Camp Clik members Smif-N-Wessun rapped on the remix to MJB’s “I Love You.” […]

Change of plans folks. According to Billboard.com, The Blueprint 3 has bumped from it’s original date, September 11th to September 8th. No word as to why, but it’s safe to surmise the album leak contributed to the decision.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3364936&w=425&h=350&fv=] Take a stroll with Fab as gives us a tour of his second job. This recession is a muthafucka, ain’t it? OS

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Ironman says that he will continue rapping even with an iron lung. He also snubs the idea of rappers retiring. He ain’t the only one. Age ain’t nothing but a number. No need to throw in the towel if you’re still performing at a high level. Sheeeit, at 39-years-old Ghost is still better than folks half his age.

57thAve via RealTalkNY

“I read an interview where Natalie Portman said she likes dirty rap, obscene lyrics and all that. I figure she can dance to this one. I’m looking for you Natalie!”— Ghostface Killah Ghost is right. In Interview magazine, the actress admitted to having a penchant for lewd raps. Hopefully this new cut tickles more than her fancy.