MTV.com News — Miami MC has some choice words for G-Unit general in new song.By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross Photo: Jason Campbell Cruel intentions or just witty hip-hop referencing? Everyone is talking about Rick Ross' new record "Mafia Music," where he name-... more info

ContactMusic — Hip-hop star RICK ROSS has cut ties with his longterm record label, vowing to release his next album through his own imprint. The rapper dropped his first two albums ... more info

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