MTV.com News — 'Ocean Drive can show you how broke you really are,' Pit says of his hometown's flashiest 'hood.By Shaheem Reid Pitbull Photo: Ultra Records MIAMI — The world-famous South Beach strip — Miami, Florida, U.S.A.! Ocean Drive to be exact. ... more info

MTV.com News — The Miami Heat's resident DJ brings his skills to the clubs and soon to the recording studio.By Shaheem Reid DJ Irie Photo: Courtesy of DJ Irie MIAMI — DJ Irie has as many NBA championship rings as Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Alle... more info

MTV.com News — Stick with MTV News for Miami Week, when we'll be profiling the city's legends, superstars and upstarts.By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross Photo: MTV News For years, celebrities have headed to Miami for vacation. Some stars — including Diddy, Bey... more info

Rick Ross's sold hit albums rapping about selling crack cocaine but a revelation that he once worked as a prison guard threatened to end his career. more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rick Ross sold hit albums rapping about selling crack cocaine but a revelation that he once worked as a prison guard threatened to end his career. more info

Stereogum — Like they always say, "Those who do not know the past are doomed to remix it." (Nobody says that.) Here's the story: DJ Terry Urban wants you to have a mixtape. For free. Downtown Records does not want you to have this mixtape. Despite (and probab... more info

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MTV.com News — Plus: Masspike Miles gets a boost from Rick Ross, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Kanye West and Lady Gaga Photo: MTV News Fire Starter: Bound To Blow Masspike Miles had girls screaming way before he got his first tattoo or signed wi... more info

VH1 News — Kanye West was "inspired" by Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" and sampled the track on Kid Cudi's latest single. Plus, Masspike Miles gets a boost from Rick Ross in Mixtape Daily. more info

VH1 News — Rick Ross' ex Tia Kemp slams the MC in her new autobiography, "Tia's Diary — Deeper Than Rap: Clarity, Truth and Exposure," which was published with help from 50 Cent. more info