MTV.com News — 'Why are we still ridiculing this man?' Joc asks about the singer, who pleaded guilty to felony assault.By Jayson Rodriguez Chris Brown Photo: Steve Granitz / Getty Images First, Ciara stood by Chris Brown when she kept his vocals on her a... more info

The Late Greats — It’s been awhile since I have posted a Guilty Pleasure. I got an email from Amanda Zelina earlier this week. This Canadian’s debut album comes out in November but she is so excited about it, she has decided to preview the whole thing on... more info

VH1 News — Lil Wayne appeared in a New York courtroom Tuesday on his 2007 gun-possession arrest. His lawyer continued to fight DNA evidence introduced by the prosecution. more info

MTV.com News — Lawyer continues to fight DNA evidence in rapper's 2007 gun-possession arrest.By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images NEW YORK — Lil Wayne appeared briefly in a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday (August 11) for a hea... more info

MTV.com News — Former G-Unit member admits, 'Maybe I got out of pocket a little bit.'By Jayson Rodriguez Young Buck Photo: Arnold Turner/ WireImage First, the Game attempts to make nice with 50 Cent and G-Unit, apologizing to estranged former crew recent... more info

MTV.com News — Polling is open right now! Series begins on August 17.By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne, 2008's #3 "Hottest MC" Photo: Rahman Dukes/MTV News The "Hottest MCs in the Game" is back! It's highly regarded, extremely controversial and bolder than ever.... more info

VH1 News — Vote now for the Hottest MC of 2009 — series begins August 17. more info

MTV.com News — Photo: MTV News Shock to the heart. No Main Pick today. We decided to fall back in order to make our grand announcement that we start rolling out picks for the 2009 Hottest MCs in the Game on Monday, August 17. Get on point, get your argu... more info

MTV.com News — 'I think Drake is wack and I don't think he deserves [his accolades],' Young Money artist jokes in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Amber Rose and Nicki Minaj Photo: MTV News Shock to the heart. No Main Pick today. We decided to fall back in... more info

VH1 News — Young Money artist and Lil Wayne It girl Nicki Minaj shares anecdotes, favorite new Lil Wayne tracks in Mixtape Daily. more info