Guardian Music — As anyone who witnessed those YouTube clips of Joaquin Phoenix launching his hip-hop career can attest, white people rapping is a field fraught with pitfalls. Largely, this is because hip-hop is so tied up with African-American identity. Even when do... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Keenan/WireImage Before he could get bummed out by Axl Rose’s stinging proclamation that they would never reunite, Slash partied at a Black Eyed Peas benefit with Rihanna, Fergie and Will.i.am. Plus, Diddy felt the effects of the recession ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — This here is Hep Kat #1If you weren't aware of it, Hep Katz Kewl Kutz's mission is to present original works as well as highlights of other artists works.This week, we've compiled a Better Or Worse post which contains original versions and then a "po... more info

PopSugar — Madison Square Garden had a star-studded audience to watch the Cavs defeat the Knicks last night. Jay-Z came for a second time this week and this time hanging out with Diddy and checking out the dancers for a fun boys' night. At one point Diddy even ... more info

PopSugar — Madison Square Garden had a star-studded audience to watch the Cavs defeat the Knicks last night. Jay-Z came for a second time this week and this time hanging out with Diddy and checking out the dancers for a fun boys' night. At one point Diddy ... more info

TMZ — Filed under: The Rich Life "What the hell is this and how did it get in here?!"Diddy's wallet manager is about to get fired for allowing this rogue bill past security.It's all about the Benjamins, not the Washingtons! See Also Artist Sues Diddy ... more info

MTV.com News — Press release lists band as presenters at Sunday's awards show.By James Montgomery Blink-182 Photo: Brian Appio Long-suffering Blink-182 fans, your prayers have been answered. Or, at least, taken a step toward being answered. On Thursday (... more info

Perez Hilton — Is that a gun in your pocket Diddy or are you just too paranoid to see us? The artist sometimes known as Puff was supposed to co-host a birthday party for DJ Clue at club M2 in New York Monday night, but when the multi-monikered musician showed up wi... more info

AOL Music — It was Diddy's party and he can cry about security if he wants to. Sean Combs reportedly "flipped out" on Monday night after it became obvious he and his six-man entourage were going to be searched for weapons before entering a party he was co-hostin... more info

Popeater — It was Diddy's party and he can cry about security if he wants to. Sean Combs reportedly "flipped out" on Monday night after it became obvious he and his six-man entourage were going to be searched for weapons before entering a party he was co-hostin... more info