VH1 News — Rick Ross talks about his collaborations with Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Nas and more on his new album, Deeper Than Rap. more info

MTV.com News — The Miami Boss says his new album, due in March, 'is shattering the game.'By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross Photo: MTV News BROOKLYN, New York — Rick Ross called Shawn Carter for "Maybach Music" on his Trilla LP. But instead of retreading the te... more info

JamBase — By: Jim Welte K'naan by James Minchin Hip-hop has always been built on sonic autobiography. Whether it's 50 Cent boasting about getting shot nine times as a pre-stardom gangster, Jay-Z's chronicles of hustlin' his way out of Brooklyn's Marcy Pr... more info

MTV.com News — MC, who signed Rihanna to Def Jam Records, comments on singer's alleged altercation with Chris Brown.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: MTV News Jay-Z spoke out this weekend about the alleged altercation between Chris Brown and Rihanna. "It's n... more info

VH1 News — Many wonder if 50 Cent has taken his beef with Rick Ross and DJ Khaled too far after he posted a video that claims to show Khaled's mother's workplace and home. more info

MTV.com News — Fif posts, and then removes, online video claiming to show Khaled's mother's home and workplace.By Shaheem Reid 50 Cent Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty Images It went deeper than rap, and in many people's minds, it crossed the line of hip-ho... more info

AllHipHop — 50 Cent and Rick Ross both removed elements of their running rap feud that involved their immediate and extended family members. On Wednesday, 50 Cent released a video of his affiliates or himself video recording themselves in a Florida retail store... more info

VH1 News — Rick Ross said he'll release Before I Self Destruct before 50 Cent does. Plus: L.A. Reid and Russell Simmons comment on the rappers' beef. more info

Idolator — Earlier this morning, a three-hour slow-speed chase ensued around the streets of Los Angeles ensued, the type of chase that takes over local TV stations and causes people to try and make themselves microfamous via the power of Internet jokes. As the ... more info

Idolator — Earlier this morning, a three-hour slow-speed chase ensued around the streets of Los Angeles ensued, the type of chase that takes over local TV stations and causes people to try and make themselves microfamous via the power of Internet jokes. As the... more info