MTV.com News — 'I'mma rap my ass off this year. I'm still in that zone,' G-Unit rapper says.By Shaheem Reid Lloyd Banks Photo: MTV News "Beamer, Benz or Bentley" is Lloyd Banks' fastest rising single on radio since 2004's "On Fire." DJs haven't just been... more info

MTV.com News — 'He could spend more time with his family, get what he needs to get done,' Young Money MC says.By Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Matt Elias Tyga Photo: MTV News On Tuesday (February 9) in New York City, a judge delayed Lil Wayne's prison ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Styles P at Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest (more here) Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, and Styles P will team up for a Benefit for Haiti hosted by comedian Mike Epps on 2/9 at The Studio @ Webster Hall. Tickets... more info

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MTV.com News — 'Check the music — that's one thing that's not going nowhere,' the G-Unit MC says.By Shaheem Reid Lloyd Banks Photo: Johnny Nunez/ Getty Images Lloyd Banks has been hard at work since he returned to the States a few weeks ago. He called ... more info

The Late Greats — I’ll be honest, I never got into Georgie James when they were the bee’s knees a few years ago. But I can say I am into former Georgie member Laura Burhenn. She’s releasing a Zen-inspired debut album called “What We Lose In ... more info

VH1 News — Chris Brown says Juelz Santana and Ryan Leslie put out some of his favorite music of 2009. more info

Guardian Music — New music's opening batsman straps on his pads and strikes the blogosphere's best balls for sixSurfer Blood - Swim (To Reach The End)(from MySpace via Sex is Disgusting)Knarly old walnuts of Christmas tat fill the blogosphere's threadbare stocking. L... more info

MTV.com News — Singer shows off his dance moves, pays tribute to Michael Jackson at Nokia Theatre Tuesday night.By Shaheem Reid Chris Brown (file) Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images NEW YORK — Chris Brown seemed a little contained Tuesday night at t... more info

The Late Greats — Last night, my kids didn’t sleep well. Which means I didn’t sleep well. Luckily, I put the song on below first thing this morning. The pounding standup bass and the fierce vocals pepped me up. Imelda May is from Ireland. She even won â... more info