For an artist, this must the equivalent of “Bring Your Child To Work Day.” At the 1:28 marker, Trey introduces Mama Songz to a throng of club goers. Save the MILF jokes, guys. Sidebar: Teyanna Taylor needs a record…and a comb. Spotted: RTNY

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3365176&w=425&h=350&fv=] Cudi traveled across the pond and chopped it up with DJ Semtex. They discuss his collaboration with Hov on “Already Home”, Twitter, and at the 5:50 mark kicks a freestyle poem over “Where I’m From.” Man On The Moon lands September 15th.

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. It’s reported that Alicia will also premiere her new single following the ceremony.

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.