MTV.com News — 'American Idol' alum worked with both pop and rock writers/producers for December 1 disc.By Gil Kaufman Allison Iraheta Photo: Michael Becker/Getty Images/ Fox Let the rock-off begin! Just days after the track listing and 30-second samples... more info

MTV.com News — 'That gave me some more fuel to keep going,' rookie tells Mixtape Daily of Outkast legend's endorsement.By Steven Roberts, with additional reporting by Shaheem Reid, Rahman Dukes and Jayson Rodriguez Pill Photo: Atlantic Fire Starter: Pil... more info

411 Mania — This week, yet ANOTHER Lil Wayne lawsuit, Beanie Sigel lashes out at Jay-Z, 50 Cent comments on his upcoming album and movie, Kay Slay talks the industry, beef and his album, Soulja Boy's plans for the rest of the year and Game reveals details on The... more info

AllHipHop — Fuse TV has increased their Hip-Hop offerings on the network and will air specials on a number of rappers tonight (November 4).   Every Wednesday, Fuse will air a variety of documentaries, music videos, interviews and concerts.   This evening, the... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Dowling/Getty Lil Wayne tells MTV News his No Ceilings mixtape, which leaked last week, was far from finished. The complete version, posted now on Young Money’s site features a handful more tracks, including an unofficial remix of Beyoncéâ... more info

MTV.com News — Brothers tell Mixtape Daily that their rivalry with 'Maybach Music 2' co-star Birdman is 'water under the bridge.' Rick Ross and The Clipse on the set of "I'm Good" remix Photo: Spiff TV The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Shout-out to ... more info

MTV.com News — Album will now hit stores December 8.By Gil Kaufman Chris Brown's Graffiti Photo: Jive Chris Brown's label announced Wednesday (November 4) that the release date for the singer's new album, Graffiti, has been pushed up by one week. The d... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Weezer may be cozying up to rapper Lil Wayne and singing songs such as "I'm Your Daddy" on its new album, "Raditude," but the band hasn't completely abandoned its persona as rock 'n' roll's lovable geeks. With the release today... more info

AllHipHop — Jail time may be imminent for Lil Wayne, but it’s business as usual for the rap star’s Young Money record label and crew.   According to the label’s president Mack Maine, all efforts are geared toward releasing new material fro... more info

MTV.com News — 'This tape is full of classic records,' the Cookin' Soul guys tell Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Tupac Photo: Courtesy of Cookin Soul Lil Wayne's No Ceilingsis making a serious argument for Mixta... more info