Mjsbigblog — Lindsey Parker of Yahoo Music got the chance to preview 7 new songs from Kris Allen’s upcoming self-titled album. (read it HERE) She describes the songs as “Big, widescreen adult-alt-pop records reminiscent of VH1 house bands like Carolina Liar,... more info

AllHipHop — Rapper Snoop Dogg has tapped famed tattoo artist Mr. Cartoon to execute the design of his upcoming album, Malice N Wonderland.   Mr. Cartoon, born Mark Machado, is a legend in the world's of tattoos and Hip-Hop, having inked some of raps biggest st... more info

Starpulse — Rapper Busta Rhymes has been ordered to pay $75,000 to a fan he allegedly assaulted in 2003.[...] Read more! more info

AllHipHop — Busta Rhymes was ordered to pay $75,000 to a man that accused the rap star of assaulting him after an attack in 2003.   Alex Duncan claimed Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Nelson and an unnamed bodyguard sprayed water on him, punched and beat him during ... more info

Nialler9 — Modeselektor have a new mix CD out, Body Language Vol.8 on Get Physical and to celebrate/promote the thing Pfadfinderei have made a video for ‘Art and Cash’ which you can see below. The mix itself has Rustie, Boy 8-Bit, Felix da Housecat, Busta... more info

MTV.com News — The Bad Boy boss also gives an impromptu performance at an Atlanta club with Dirty Money, Red Cafe and more.By Shaheem Reid Ludacris and Diddy at Young Jeezy's birthday party in Atlanta on Saturday Photo: MTV News The BET Hip-Hop Awards en... more info

MTV.com News — Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane, a reuinted Goodie Mob and other hometown greats also perform at the show, held at the Atlanta Civic Center.By Shaheem Reid Ice Cube arrives at the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images ATLANT... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm after the undeniable,' says Joe, who just dropped J.O.S.E. 2 this week.By Shaheem Reid Fat Joe Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage NEW YORK — Before he retires — which won't be anytime soon — Fat Joe has one big goal. "My job is to ... more info

Culture Bully — Here is a track by Royce that will be featured on Street Hop, which drops October 20. more info

Dlisted — According to Michael Lohan, his daughter Blohan is in a bad way and is on the path to complete destruction. Instead of tying her to bed and getting Daddy Spears to perform an exorcism on her (using cheese grits), Michael ran off to Radar. Michael sai... more info