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

Pasta Primavera — Today is fairly light on shows (perhaps that little event down south has something to do with it) but there are some highlights worth noting.  While I’m not the biggest fan, the First Mariner Arena here in Baltimore has Lil’ Wayne, T-Pain, and... more info

Idolator — What better way to pick on 50 Cent than in a track called "Let's Talk Money"? Lil' Wayne delivers the dis, guesting on a number from the late Pimp C, with T-Pain.XXL reports that Lil' Wayne is hesitant to get involved in a beef with Fitty (50? Fif?)... more info

MTV.com News — In 'Let's Talk Money,' Weezy claims he got advice from late UGK MC about 50.By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne Photo: C. Flanigan/ Getty Images Just last month, 50 Cent told MTV News he wanted Lil Wayne to clarify lyrics from the Cash Money sta... more info

MTV.com News — Jealous Ones Still Envy 2, due in May, also features Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Lil' Kim.By Shaheem Reid Fat Joe Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage Fat Joe feels as royal as Eddie Murphy in "Coming to America" every time he steps foot in the motherla... more info

VH1 News — Fat Joe was inspired by his wife on the song "One," featuring Akon. Jealous Ones Still Envy 2, due in May, also features Lil Wayne, T-Pain and Lil' Kim. more info

MTV.com News — Rapper's third LP features Nas, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Kanye West -- and 50 Cent dis record.By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross Photo: Def Jam Does Rick Ross have dimples under his signature woolly beard? The Boss has been smiling ear to ear for about a... more info

MTV.com News — 'People aren't joyful all day,' Atlanta rapper says of the clip.By Shaheem Reid Gorilla Zoe Photo: MTV News In the clip for Gorilla Zoe's latest, "Lost," the Atlanta rapper battles his own demons, delusions and even confronts himself. "Th... more info

MTV.com News — Rappers had been dissing each other for more than a year.By Shaheem Reid Shawty Lo in Atlanta on Monday Photo: MTV News ATLANTA — Stranger things have happened in hip-hop, but it was a shock to fans nonetheless: On Friday night, T.I. and... more info

EL3CTRO NIGHT — We got some great tunes for everyone so enjoy them! We also got a new artist called "realboy". And here is the other Viking track as promised! Enjoy these GREAT tunes and have a great weekend!Metallica - Enter Sandman (realboy Remix)T-Pain Ft. Chris ... more info