TMZ — "SNL" paid off big time for Drake ... because his hosting work on the show earlier this season helped him lock up the job to host the ESPYs this year ... TMZ Sports has learned. Sources connected to the situation tell us ... Drake was extremely… ... more info

TMZ — Long before Drake cozied up to Kentucky, there was another major hip hop star who aligned herself with a popular Final 4 team ... QUEEN LATIFAH ... so says former UCLA superstar Tyus Edney. Tyus was out in Santa Monica last night and told… more info

ContactMusic — Rihanna is considering getting a tattoo of Drake's name.The 'Unapologetic' singer who already has more than 20 pieces of body art has to be certain... more info

MTV.com News — Started from the bottom, now he's a meme. The NCAA gave birth to a very dramatic phenomenon Monday night. By Craig Flaster more info

MTV.com News — Toronto MC joined the team in the locker room after their Final Four win. By Adam Fleischer more info

NME — The piece was commissioned by an unnamed client in Manchester on behalf of the rapper more info

Core News — “Sigma deliver a guest mix for MistaJam. Plus a Frankie Knuckles tribute and lots of new music including Drake, Clean Bandit and Skrillex.” Check out other MistaJam shows here and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. MistaJam 20... more info

NME — The Detroit rapper says stars "killing it" made him feel bad about his own music more info

Stereogum — This week was all about surprises for us and that’s reflected in the best songs of the week. There’s the obvious literal one in those late-night drunk dials we’ve all been getting from Drake, but there’s more. A punk band allowed us to catch ... more info

MTV.com News — On 'Days in the East,' Drake raps about having tea with Erykah Badu. Here's what they might've talked about. By Nadeska Alexis more info