Guardian Music — The rise of Nicki Minaj has given rap a new leading lady – but why are female artists still under pressure to be 'sexy'?The mainstream debut of Lil Wayne's protegee Nicki Minaj brings the perennial question to the forefront of hip-hop consciou... more info

ContactMusic — LIL WAYNE's rap protegee NICKI MINAJ is "disappointed" she had to drop plans to tour with RIHANNA - because she was "thrilled" to be invited to join the UMBRELLA hitmaker on... more info

MTV.com News — MC's crossover hit 'Nothin' on You' has the crowd singing along loudly.By Steven Roberts B.O.B performs at SOB's in New York on Monday Photo: MTV News NEW YORK — From the look of things, it seems B.o.B has had to deal with a few identity ... more info

VH1 News — Justin Bieber talked to MTV News about his hip-hop connections with the likes of Ludacris and Lil Wayne. "I didn't go corny," the singer said. more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Popular New York radio station Hot 97 has announced its annual Summer Jam concert will take place this June in East Rutherford, New Jersey. While the lineup has not been announced, sources told AllHipHop.com that a highly anticipated... more info

Guardian Music — They may not have a Facebook page, but for all their online mystery, JJ's light and lovely music is pretty transparentHometown: Gothenburg, Sweden.The lineup: Joakim Benon and Elin Kastlander.The background: We don't know much about JJ, and nor does ... more info

MTV.com News — 'It's more about me connecting with the audience,' MC says about being more laid-back onstage.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: Sam Hendrick/ MTV News Drake has thankfully recovered from last year's knee injury — the 23-year-old Toronto native... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm really glad they've taken a liking to me,' singer says of supporters like Ludacris and Lil Wayne.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Tim Kash Justin Bieber Photo: MTV News Justin Bieber chills with Drake and Ludacris and he's even gotte... more info

ContactMusic — LIL WAYNE's rap protegee NICKI MINAJ has fired her manager after three years together.The hip-hop star terminated her working relationship with Debbie Antney, boss of... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: My Morning Jacket, Idol • Ex-Sex Pistols Manager Malcolm McLaren Dies • M.I.A. Blasts Lady Gaga As a “Mimic” • Public Image Ltd. “Rise” on Kimmel • Remembering Kurt Cobain • Hear Deer Tick’s New “20 Miles” •... more info