ContactMusic — LIL WAYNE has no regrets about storing prison "contraband", including iPod earphones and a charger, in his jail cell - even though the decision could cost him extra time... more info

Detroit Free Press — He doesn't light up the charts like Jay-Z or generate headlines like Lil Wayne, but R&B artist Maxwell has built a loyal following -- and earned critical raves and sex-symbol status -- since emerging in the '90s as a key player in the neo-s... more info

AllHipHop — Earlier today, an upbeat Lil Wayne called up friend and Nino Brown Story DVD collaborator DJ Scoob Doo to reveal the details on his recent contraband violation at Riker’s Island. Last Thursday (May 13), officials confiscated a charger, MP3 player, ... more info

AllHipHop — (Vibe.com) Rasheeda's sorority-styled "BedRock Remix" featuring Kandi, Diamond, Lola Monroeand Antonia "Toya" Johnson caught many people off guard after its late April release. For one, it was an unlikely adaptation, but more so, the song debute... more info

Pitchfork — Photo by Akmal Naim Only a swooped haircut and a middling country act got in the way of the National topping the Billboard 200 this week. Billboard reports that the Brooklyn band-- who have been nothing short of inescapable in the press and online fo... more info

VH1 News — A new video online shows DJ Scoob Doo talking to Lil Wayne on the phone from prison as they chat about "Nino Brown Story 3," Wayne's contraband MP3 player and more. more info

MTV.com News — 'I'll be home soon,' Wayne says as he promotes 'Nino Brown Story 3' from prison.By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne Photo: C. Flanigan/ Getty Images We heard it from Diddy earlier this week, and now Lil Wayne has confirmed it himself: The hip-hop roc... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Hollywood actor and Delaware native Ryan Phillippe has revealed that he has ambitions to jump into the business of Hip-Hop. According to an article in Women’s Health magazine, Phillippe has been rapping since he was a child and aim... more info

MTV.com News — Rapper gives male 'biological clock' point of view on reworked track.By Jayson Rodriguez Alicia Keys Photo: Martin Oeser/ AFP/ Getty Images Maybe Drake and Alicia Keys should collaborate more often. The rapper announced earlier this week th... more info

MTV.com News — 'We knocked out, like, three songs a day,' Tyga tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Matt Elias Chris Brown and Tyga Photo: MTV News Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables Feature Presentation: Fan of a Fan Head... more info