MTV.com News — Talking up her gay alter ego, Roman Zolanski, in Out, MC says Lil Wayne tour could be enlightening for the duo's fanbases.By Kelley L. Carter Nicki Minaj on cover of Out Magazine Photo: Out.com Nicki Minaj just might be the one to bridge th... more info

MTV.com News — After performing, Slim Shady jetted to New York to continue tour.By Rochell D. Thomas Eminem performs during the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: Kevin Mazur/EM/WireImage When MTV's 2010 Video Music Award nominations were announced last m... more info

ContactMusic — Jailed rapper LIL WAYNE has reason to smile while behind bars - he has been named Urban Songwriter of the Year for the second time at the BMI Urban Awards.The... more info

MTV.com News — Bieber also revealed plans to get Drake and Lil Wayne on his next album.By Jocelyn Vena Drake and Justin Bieber at the 2010 VMAs Photo: MTV News LOS ANGELES -- Justin Bieber and Drake both brought the party to the VMA red carpet Sunday nigh... more info

MTV.com News — The Detroit MC opened VMAs with a triumphant performance of the comeback anthem.By James Dinh Eminem performs at the 2010 VMAs Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage After a triumphant opening performance of his VMA-nominated "Not Afraid," Eminem to... more info

MTV.com News — Black Eyed Peas, Lil Wayne and Polow Da Don also receive awards at the annual event.By Jayson Rodriguez Will.I.Am at the 2010 BMI Awards Photo: David Livingston/ Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Will.i.am was the man of the hour at the 2010 BMI... more info

MTV.com News — Also, Wayne won't be at this years Video Music Awards after appearing two consecutive years in a row. Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Related Artists Lil Wayne more info

Guardian Music — Twenty-one-year-old rapper heads list of nominees for urban music awards including Dizzee Rascal, N-Dubz, Plan B and Professor GreenRapper Tinie Tempah leads the nominations for this year's Mobo awards, with organisers saying urban music "is now the ... more info

MTV.com News — Sunday is a big night for these first-time nominees and performers.By Kelley L. Carter Justin Bieber Photo: Robyn Beck/ Getty Images Be gentle with these guys -- it's their first time as nominees or performers at the MTV Video Music Awards.... more info

MTV.com News — The Toronto MC exceeded the hype, working his relentless grind from mixtape acclaim to chart-topping fame in an unforgettable year.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage Wack rappers, your worst fears have been realized: ... more info