VH1 News — Rick Ross promises 'a lot of problems' from a dis track on his forthcoming LP, Deeper Than Rap. more info

MTV.com News — 'I had to address a few things, I had to address a few people,' MC says of song called 'Mafia Music.'By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross Photo: Moses Robinson/ WireImage It is official: Rick Ross is off of Slip-N-Slide Records and will be putting ou... more info

MTV.com News — Kevin Rudolf says 'Let It Rock' is more than a 'party record'; Chester French take credit for 50 Cent's abs.By James Montgomery Kevin Rudolf in his video for "Let It Rock" Photo: Cash Money/ Universal Republic 2008 was a huge year for rock... more info

MTV.com News — Kevin Rudolf says 'Let It Rock' is more than a 'party record'; Chester French take credit for 50 Cent's abs.By James Montgomery Kevin Rudolf in his video for "Let It Rock" Photo: Cash Money/ Universal Republic 2008 was a huge year for rock... more info

MTV.com News — Other honors go to T.I., Nas, Kanye West, DJ Drama, Green Lantern, Whoo Kid and more.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes 50 Cent Photo: Getty Images They all came through. Lil' Wayne, 50 Cent, Nas, Rick Ross, DJ... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: T.I. doesn't plan to make another 'Swing Ya Rag' video.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes and Dael Poulter Lil Wayne Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty/WireImage Family and friends, we've had a beautiful 2008. The year... more info

MTV.com News — 'It's a movement, man,' Atlanta-based MC says of new record.By Shaheem Reid Ludacris Photo: Charles Eshelman/ Getty Images "I feel like this album is a collectors' item," Ludacris said about his November 24 release. "Not only do I feel it'... more info

VH1 News — Rick Ross and Usher call the death of Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir Stewart "a great loss for music." more info

MTV.com News — 'He was the glue between the street and the corporate medium,' Ross says.By Shaheem Reid Shakir Stewart Photo: Arnold Turner/ Getty Images While many around the world were in a euphoric state Tuesday night as Barack Obama won the president... more info

AllHipHop — NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony has inked a deal with Philadelphia rapper Cassidy, who is planning to release a new album on Anthony’s Krossover Entertainment.   Cassidy’s upcoming album, tentatively titled Language Arts, will feature r... more info