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MTV.com News — Anthony Mandler said singer was aiming for the feel of an old-school hip-hop clip.By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/ Getty Images When Rihanna debuted her video for "Wait Your Turn," from her forthcoming album, Rated R, ... more info

MTV.com News — Tip, 'Pac, Beanie Sigel and other rap stars managed to maintain career momentum while in prison.By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne in police costody in New York in 2007 Photo: Ada County Sheriff's Office Lil Wayne is just the latest hip-hop sta... more info

VH1 News — Method Man confirmed he's making a joint LP with Ghostface and Raekwon. Plus: Havoc is stepping up his lyrical game while for the release of Mobb Deep partner Prodigy, in Mixtape Daily. more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Havoc steps up his lyrical game while waiting for Mobb Deep partner Prodigy's release, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid and Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Steven Roberts Raekwon and Ghostface Photo: LOUD The O.D.: A... more info

Rolling Stone — More than any rapper and more than most pop stars, Jay-Z knows the significance of a moment. The Brooklyn MC’s career is practically defined by them. There’s his Summer Jam obliteration of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy back in 2001, the same year he brou... more info

MTV.com News — More than a decade after the first Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, the Chef has a reason to celebrate. Raekwon at his "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II" album release party at Santos Party House in New York Photo: Jerritt Clark/ Getty Images NEW YORK â... more info

MTV.com News — Chef says he's contemplating Young Jeezy for part three, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Raekwon, Mobb Deep and Nas Photo: LOUD Cornerstone Credentials   We heard the album last night, son. Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II is a ... more info

Guardian Music — In the these hard times of cuts and credit crunches, we want you to suggest songs that lament the effects of unemploymentThere was a point in in compiling this week's playlist, roughly at about post 850, when I was overcome by a transcendent feeling ... more info

Panormx — A1 Bassline Live At BBC Radio 1 Tracklist: 01. A1 Bassline - The Wire 02. Project Bassline - Drop The Pressure (Jack Beats Remix) 03. Aquasky - Knock You Out (Andy George Remix) 04. A1 Bassline - Evil 10 05. Nathan Boon & Kelevra - Li... more info