Guardian Music — (Atlantic)"Back then I was rapping for the hell of it/ Right now I'm rapping to stay relevant." So says B.o.B on Aeroplanes, outlining precisely the problem with his debut album. A protege of T.I. and beneficiary of internet hype thanks to a series ... more info

VH1 Blog — It was almost impossible not to be influenced by James “J. Prince” Smith’s Rap-A-Lot Records if you grew up listening to rap in the South. The Houston native started the label in 1986, and has released more than 100 albums since, including all ... more info

MTV.com News — Tip tells Mixtape Daily that the controversial name is 'in no way a direct shot to a DJ.'By Shaheem Reid T.I. Photo: Atlantic The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive T.I. said he isn't dissing mixtape DJs or making a disparaging statement ab... more info

MTV.com News — 'Jay not only gave me a great verse, but a life lesson,' the Toronto MC says of Jay's contribution.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway Drake Photo: Matt Harper/ MTV News Drake gave careful consideration to where on the trac... more info

MTV.com News — Weezy puts on an impromptu rooftop performance in the just-released clip.By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne in 'Da Da Da' music video Photo: Cash Money Records Lil Wayne has been on his rock-star steez for sometime now, but in his clip for "Da D... more info

AngryApe — The rapper gave him advice during his time in jail more info

MTV.com News — Mixtape is composed of 'completely new music, new beats' Ross says, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross Photo: Akshay Bhansali The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Big up to the homey, video director Spiff TV (Waka Flocka Flame's ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — T.I. recently revealed that Eminem helped support him as he served time in prison last year on a felony weapons charge. The Grammy-winning rapper claimed that Em was a big support for him whilst... more info

411 Mania — Is Christina Aguilera's career in trouble? Is a T.I. / Lady GaGa team-up a bad idea? Is Bret Michaels pushing it too far? Is M.I.A. crazy? Dan Marsicano and Julian Williams debate this and more in the latest 411 Music Fact or Fiction! more info

VH1 News — T.I. says he's offered consistent support to Lil Wayne while he's in jail. T.I. served a year himself recently. more info