Ryan Leslie & Rick Ross in the Studio

This dude Ryan Leslie seems like some type of a music genius. Well I guess that's what happens when you graduate from Harvard in music?

Ryan Leslie x Rick Ross "Maybachs & Diamonds" In-Studio from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

Diddy's "Making His Band"

It's obvious that Diddy really has the game on lock and chokehold :). I think this show might be one of the hottest musical shows to ever touch TV. It looks like it also shows a different side of Diddy that we haven't really seen yet. Check out the trailer.

Jay Releasing A Book?

This #1 Hip Hop Cash King just doesn't get enough of that money. He is planning on releasing a book that explains his lyrics and the thought process behind them.
will it be successful?? I don't know.

Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings 2009

The Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings list includes male recording artists whose work is primarily classified as hip-hop or rap. Earnings estimates, which include income from record sales, digital downloads, touring, films, TV shows, endorsements, books and other entertainment ventures, are calculated between June 2008 and June 2009. Management, agent and attorney fees are not deducted. It's always good to see what artists are caking the most at any given time, so you check out the list and let me know what you think.

The Complete List:
1. Jay-Z - 35 Million
2. Diddy - 30 Million
3. Kanye West - 25 Million
4. 50 Cent - 20 Million
5. Akon - 20 Million
6. Lil Wayne - 18 Million
7. Timbaland - 17 Million
8. Pharrell - 16 Million
9. T-Pain - 15 Million
10. Eminem - 14 Million
11. Dr.Dre - 13 Million
12. Snoop Dogg - 11 Million
13. Ludacris - 10 Million
14. Common - 8 Million
15. Will.I.Am - 8 Million
16. T.I. - 8 Million
17. Swizz Beatz - 8 Million
18. Andre 3000 - 7 Million
19. Big Boi- 7 Million
20. Flo-Rida - 6 Million
21. Rick Ross - 6 Million
22. The Game - 6 Million
23. Young Jeezy- 6 Million

Drake Interview With Complex Magazine

You might find this to be super interesting. Drake is completely independent? Universal distributes his album but he owns all of his masters? That sounds like a new age deal, and it might be a great situation for Drizzy! Check out the interview on Complex and hear about it yourself.

"Drake: Nah…I definitely want to clear this up, I didn’t sign to Universal. I’m actually signed to… a lot of people were telling me, “Oh, you should do it independent.” I’m actually 100% independent. I signed to Cortez Bryant and G. Roberson, my managers, so I signed a joint venture between Aspire Music Group, which is them, and Young Money. So the only part that Universal plays is P&D [pressing and distribution]. I’m not a Universal artist. I’m signed to myself."

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50 Cent "Ok You're Right"

I have to admit this might be one of 50's best videos up to date.

Twista "Birthday"

This is an excellent song to play at a birthday party for a lady.

A Little Minaj in your Life

She had me at Minaj. Real cute chick.... rapping wise?? I don't know but she seems like she has something.

Novel ft. Joell Ortiz Papoose - So Much More

When are these dudes going to understand that in order to stay away from the darkness they must make some radio ready tracks. This is a hot track, but I don't see this boosting up their star potential? Although both Mcs are real nice.. they need to just get out of the darkness!

Asher Roth goes in On Funk Flex

Lyrically the dude is talented... but I think he needs to come a bit harder though. I'll give him props if he is freestylin this whole thing.

Chris Brown "Shine For Me" Produced by Dr. Dre & Vidal

I don't know if this dude can pull this off after that negative press. But one thing you can;t deny is that the homie can dance and can sing his ass off. I have a feeling he is going to come back and possibly be bigger than ever. Here is his new joint that is supposedly produced by Dr. Dre and Vidal

If you ask me.. it sounds like a throw away Dr. Dre beat..

Update on Steve McNair's Death

Classic example of a jump off that just went to far. It was obvious that the homie was smashing something on the side, but little did he know the girl he was smashing was loco! Man this is a sad story and I keep his friends and family in my prayers for such an untimely gruesome and violent death!

Pics of the Eminem Mockery in Mariah Careys Video

Big ups to realtalkny for posting these pics. Although the dude looks nothing like Eminem if was still a good try. Something tells me that Nick Cannon has his name all over this. One thing is for sure though... Mariah Carey is still looking smokin!
I wonder if Eminem is going to respond to this?

Loon Before and After

It looks like this is the second rapper that Puff had on Badboy that decided to go A-Wall and convert to some type of a religion and put the music down. I felt that Both Mase and Loon were both nice too, with similar flows.

Drake "Best I Ever HAd"

Yesss..... It's about time someone drops a video of some big breasted women. This made me even more of a fan!

Drake "Best I Ever Had" from kwest on Vimeo.