MTV.com News — 'This reflects the work I've put in over the years and the word of mouth I've helped create,' he tells MTV News.By James Montgomery B.o.B in his music video for "Airplanes" Photo: Rebel Rock Usually, there is a great story involved with ar... more info

MTV.com News — The rapper laments one early leak and two songs he wishes were on the album.By Jayson Rodriguez Drake Photo: MTV News One of the most ambitious tracks on Drake's Thank Me Later is The-Dream duet "Shut It Down," a sweeping number about seduc... more info

MTV.com News — Cash Money founder counts down to Wayne's becoming a free man.By Rahman Dukes Warning to all rival rappers: Incarcerated MC Lil Wayne has just 90 days until he's a free man. This past Friday, Cash Money founder Birdman revealed that the label's f... more info

MTV.com News — From Gaga's record 13 nods to the six first-time nominees, we take a closer look at the 2010 nominations.By Gil Kaufman Lady Gaga Photo: Derek Storm/ Splash News For an artist who has quickly made a habit of smashing records, Lady Gaga impr... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 09-22 Seattle, WA - Crocodile 09-23 Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios 09-27 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill 09-28 Los Angeles, CA - Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever 10-05 Chicago, IL - Schuba's 10-07 Toronto, Ontario - Drake Hotel 10-10 Bro... more info

ContactMusic — Canadian rapper DRAKE sent fans in his native Toronto into a frenzy on Sunday (01Aug10) by bringing out surprise guests EMINEM and JAY-Z to join him onstage during a... more info

Idolator — Drake not only tore through a 90-minute set for his first OVO (October’s Very Own) Festival at Toronto’s Molson Canadian Ampitheatre last night, he also wowed his fans with some A-list rapper guests. Throughout the evening, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross... more info

MTV.com News — Rick Ross, Fabolous, Young Jeezy also appeared onstage at Sunday's show.By Jayson Rodriguez Drake performs at the OVO Festival on Sunday Photo: Stephen Fernandez/ Splash News TORONTO — Sporting an October's Very Own varsity jacket, black ... more info

VH1 News — Drake was joined onstage by Eminem and Jay-Z at his triumphant OVO Festival, held in his hometown of Toronto. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — The coronation appears to be complete. The new prince of hip-hop, Toronto's own Drake, was symbolically handed his shiny gold crown by reigning kings Eminem and Jay-Z, who both made surprise separate appearances at the 23-year-old hometown phenom's s... more info