Idolator — N.E.R.D. teamed up with Nelly Furtado for the sexy club jam “Hot N Fun,” off the boys’ upcoming fourth studio album, Nothing. Does the track live up to its song title, or is it more akin to the hip-hop trio’s album name? Listen below... more info

Idolator — Neither Lupe Fiasco nor Alicia Keys sounds quite like themselves in this early 80’s throwback track, which is reportedly a leftover from Alicia’s 2007 As I Am that has been resuscitated for possible use on Lupe’s upcoming Lasers album. Lupe’s... more info

White Folks Get Crunk — OK just got the chance to see my dude. One of my favorite rappers of the past few years. Not a huge Lupe Fiasco fan so didn’t dig his set as much. What do you think about his take on the Vampire Weekend cut? Hot/Wack? I’m still trying to digest i... 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

Brooklyn Vegan — The Wedding Present @ Bowery in 2008 (more by Tim Griffin) tonight in NYC * Lupe Fiasco @ Irving Plaza * The Fuzzy Lemons @ Knitting Factory * Brujeria, Sr. Fuss, Pro-Fe-Cia @ Webster Hall * The Wedding Present plays... more info

Detroit Free Press — Harlem Globetrotters 2010 World Tour at the Palace Lupe Fiasco with Bobby Ray at the Royal Oak Music Theatre "Ugly Betty" series finale, 10 p.m. ABC Drake with K-OS, and Francis & the Lights at Meadow Brook Music Festival more info

411 Mania — Dr. Dre has finally announced solid information on Detox, a 50 Cent April Fool's joke has police frustrated, Drake's album gets pushed back, information on new albums from Eminem, T.I. and Kanye West, Suge Knight is introduced to irony, Lil Wayne ope... more info

Detroit Free Press — After autumn stops in East Lansing and Saginaw, Detroit finally gets a visit from Chris Daughtry and his eponymous band. Dig him or dismiss him, there's no denying that the North Carolina native manages to do what few young artists these days ca... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — Last time I mentioned a TV show it was Glee. A programme that won't be embarrassing to admit liking (Glee is still great btw) in six months time however is How To Make It In America. Made by HBO and the team behind Entourage it's set in New York and ... more info

Topix — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from rap artist Lupe Fiasco's mentor, who was convicted on drug charges despite complaints that his jurors weren't asked whether they had any biases against firearms. more info