MTV.com News — 2009, Lil Wayne brought the rookie onstage with him; this year, he's on his own. Drake performs at mtvU's Spring Break 2010 Photo: mtvU It's amazing to think that at this time last spring, Drake was a relative unknown. A year ago, Lil Wayn... more info

AngryApe — While his mentor Lil Wayne is serving a jail sentence more info

ContactMusic — Rap newcomer DRAKE has another hip-hop superstar to turn to while his mentor LIL WAYNE serves time in prison - JAY-Z has been providing him with words of advice... more info

MTV.com News — 'We have a real funny rapport. I always enjoy my conversations with Jay,' MC says.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: MTV News It was Jay-Z that alerted Timbaland to Drake's skills, and Drizzy himself said that when he talks with Hov, the Jiggama... more info

Pitchfork — New Amerykah Part II: Return of the Ankh, Erykah Badu's follow-up to 2008's fine New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War, is out in 12 days, but we're just getting to see the Emek-designed cover art (above). She's got some new music streaming, too. You ... more info

MTV.com News — Swizz Beatz, Melanie Fiona and Robin Thicke also performed at Keys' hometown show.By James Dinh Alicia Keys and Beyonce perform at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/ WireImage It was a night of soaring vocals, ... more info

Idolator — Did You Hear? :: A warrant was issued for the arrest of Lil Wayne in connection with a narcotics case, though he’s already behind bars on a weapons charge. Rumor has it he plans to make 47 music videos before his next court appearance. [Vulture] ::... more info

Starpulse — A lawyer for incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne has asked a judge in Yuma County, Arizona to postpone a planned trial on weapons and drug charges until after the star has completed his current prison se... more info

E! Online — Even behind bars, Weezy just can't seem to stay out of trouble. An Arizona judge issued a warrant this morning for Lil Wayne's arrest after he failed to turn up for a court date... more info

MTV.com News — Rapper says he'll keep Young Money 'afloat till he gets back.'By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: MTV News The pledge is on wax and MP3: On his new single "Over," Drake raps, "Making sure the Young Money ship is never sinking." Even though the he... more info