Kendrick Lamar Previews "Temptation" w/ J. Cole

I've been waiting for these two Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole tracks to drop for the longest.

KiD CuDi Announces Rock Album And New Mixtape

CuDi recently joined Twitter and recently announced that he will be releasing a rock album this year titled "Wizard", and he also will drop a new rap mixtape titled "A Man Named Scott". I'm more in favor of him releasing a rock album probably than any other rapper. If you heard "Erase Me" than obviously you know what he can do.

Wiz Khalifa's "Rolling Papers" Due March 29th

Wiz's team has just announced that his first major label album will be titled "Rolling Papers" (weed influenced). Fresh off the success of the lead single "Black & Yellow" it will be released on March 29th. The album will guest feature Snoop Dogg, Curren$y, Rick Ross, Too $hort and others.

Eminem Signs Slaughterhouse x Yelawolf To Shady Records

Looks like they will be featured on the February issue of XXL. Good news.

J. Cole On Debut Album And Next Single

Good to see that this album is actually coming soon. Trey Songz on the next single.

Kanye West & Jay-Z "Watch The Throne" Single Drops Friday

One again, some unofficial artwork I found. Looks like we'll get another Kanye West G.O.O.D Friday with the first single for "Watch The Throne" dropping Friday. Song is titled H.A.M.

Kanye West's Return In 2010

MTV: The Biggest Hip Hop Story of 2010?

2010 saw Nicki Minaj reign supreme, Sherbert show us how much of a legend he may become, Guru leaving God’s green earth, Lil Wayne returning from Riker’s, Kanye West making his triumphant return to hip-hop, Eminem showing he hasn’t lost a step, Rozay creating the hugest club anthem, a bevy of rappers becoming familiar with the law and much much more. BUT, what was the biggest story of the year? MTV News digs deep for the answer!

Wiz Khalifa's Next Single Is Titled "Roll Up"

The follow up to his gold lead single "Black & Yellow" is titled "Roll Up".

MTV's Man of The Year: Kanye West

He didn’t sell the most albums (that was Eminem) or have the year’s hottest single (that was Usher), but at the close of 2010, there really is no other choice for MTV News’ Man of the Year than Kanye West.

After all, no one dominated the pop-culture landscape quite like he did. From his self-imposed hiatus to his triumphant return to his tantrums (and, of course, his tweets), everyone was talking about West in 2010. No one completed as compelling a comeback story, and most importantly, no one released an album as searing and soaring as My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. And he did it all his way, without compromise or contrition. It truly was 12 months to behold.

MTV: 2010 Mixtapes of The Year (Video)

Man, Sway is annoying. Of course I'm going to prefer my own list.

Curren$y on Pilot Talk Production (Video)

Kanye West x Nicki Minaj Top The Billboard Charts

This week both Kanye and Nicki stood alone at the top. Ironic that they were both featured several times on each others albums.

Drake Titles Sophmore Album "Take Care"

Not really feeling the album name but hopefully it will be better than Thank Me Later.

KiD CuDi - MOTM2 Release Party (Video)

Jay Electronica Signs To Roc Nation

So Jay-E is the newest signee to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. Congrats, now put out Act II.

Earlier I spoke to Jay Elec about the big news, and his plans. He said that the actual contract was signed on Saturday, after a few weeks of intense daily communication and creative courtship. How did it start? With a chance meeting at the Spotted Pig. How did Electronica know Hov was serious? His second replay email came attached with a verse. That ended up becoming the Jay Electronica and Jay-Z collaboration “Shiny Suit Theory” (featuring French chanteuse Charlotte Gainsbourg and The-Dream).

There’s irony in the fact Jay-Z appears on a Jay Elec song that’s based on Diddy’s description of Jay Elec. Because Diddy has been mentoring and courting Jay for over a year, in the hopes of signing him as well. Electronica insists he values everything Puff contributed and hopes to have him involved in his career, but said “Jay-Z made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. And I have the freedom I need too.” The natural of the underground, the anti-establishment, the independent artist is rapidly changing…so I’m anxious to see what happens when Jay the conglomerate and Jay the mystic mix commerce and art.

Wiz Khalifa Arrested On Drug Charges (Video)

Sounds like the same thing that happened to Lil Wayne except they found a gun. Wiz Khalifa was arrested on drug charges yesterday in Greenville, North Carolina after authorities searched his tour bus.

Joe Budden Breaks Down Mood Muzik 4 (Video)

Drake On J. Cole Collaboration (Video)

Drake will be featured on a track called "In The Morning" from Jermaine's mixtape "Friday Night Lights" which will drop later this week.

J. Cole On Ustream (Video)

Jermaine was on ustream last night to talk about the upcoming mixtape, tour with Drake, and album. Check about 8 minutes in to hear a snippet of his next single "One Time" which features Janelle Monae.