MTV.com News — 'I wanted to put out a message about how I've made it to where I am now,' MC says of sophomore album.By Akshay Bhansali Flo Rida Photo: MTV News Last year, with his first hit "Low," Flo Rida set digital-sales records. He's doing it all ove... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper RICK ROSS is to make an appearance at a jobs program in Florida to encourage young fans to stay on at school. The Hustlin' hitmaker is slated to make a surprise ... more info

Discobelle.net — And here is the ultimate clubmix from Turning Tricks!! Tay Dizm ft. T-Pain & Rick Ross - Beam Me Up (Turnin’ Tricks Remix) (sharebee) “Turnin’ Tricks is a new production team consisting of Dev79 and Darrel Asbury. They made their debut la... more info

AllHipHop — Carol City, Florida rapper Rick Ross will make a surprise appearance at the Miami Gardens Job Corps tomorrow, AllHipHop.com has learned.   Ross will be on hand tomorrow (March 31) in his old neighborhood of Carol City, where the Job Corps center is... more info

MTV.com News — We headed Down South for news from Ludacris, Big Boi, Shawty Lo and more.By Rahman Dukes Young Jeezy Photo: MTV News Young Jeezy introducing his new Corporate Thugz Entertainment crew? Check. T.I. embracing the next wave of ATL artists? Ch... more info

MTV.com News — '12 Rounds' star says he's 'still trying to keep in touch with the hip-hop.'By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Josh Horowitz John Cena Photo: MTV News Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion John Cena said he's listening to a lot ... more info

ContactMusic — RICK ROSS has delivered a back-handed apology to the gay community after coming under fire for calling 50 CENT derogatory names - by offering to collaborate with a ... more info

Guardian Music — The feud between the hip-hop heavyweights continues with Ross issuing a mock apology for referring to Fiddy as gay. It's just like Rumble in the Jungle all over againThe recent feud between Rick Ross and 50 Cent hurtled toward absurdity this week, wh... more info

MTV.com News — 'I thought it was luck, but I was inspired to keep writing,' rapper says of debut's success.By Shaheem Reid Photo: MTV News ATLANTA — How smart is Shawty Lo's marketing plan? His D4L Studio is right on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, better... more info

MTV.com News — Stay tuned to MTV News next week, as we bring you the hottest hits from the Dirty South.By Shaheem Reid MTV News never stops bringing you that exclusive content, just as artists from Atlanta, Georgia, don't quit supplying you with smash records. ... more info