AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Super producer Timbaland has reached a settlement in a copyright infringement claim regarding the song “Throw It On Me,” from his Shock Value album. Timbaland settled with composer David Cortopassi, the original writer of the son... more info

Pitchfork — Drake's forthcoming Thank Me Later-- out June 15-- is the most anticipated major hip-hop bow in many moons. MTV reports that the former actor managed to get a lot of famous people to sing and/or rap on it: Jay-Z, T.I., Young Jeezy, would-be wifey Nic... more info

MTV.com News — Some have criticized the 2010 honorees for who was included or omitted.By Jayson Rodriguez Nelson George and Fab 5 Freddy Photo: MTV News The executive producers of "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" have responded to various Southern rap pioneers who ha... more info

VH1 News — This year's "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" puts a spotlight on "Dirty South" pioneers. Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, 2 Live Crew and more will be honored at the show, airing June 7. more info

MTV.com News — Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, 2 Live Crew and more will be honored at the show, airing June 7.By Jayson Rodriguez Timbaland Photo: MTV News Rick Ross, Gucci Mane and recently ousted "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Chad Ochocinco will be am... more info

MTV.com News — Diddy-Dirty Money's Last Train to Paris drops at midnight on June 28, right after BET Awards. By Jayson Rodriguez Sean"Diddy" Combs Photo: Getty Images The Train is almost at the station, and the closer it gets, the bigger the stars on boa... more info

VH1 Blog — Press release on this much-deserved addition to 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors is below! For the first time in the seven-year history of the VH1 Hip Hop Honors, a particular region of the country will be celebrated for its music, influence and artists–and... more info

Guardian Music — He might not be the UK Timbaland, but this Londoner's low-rent rap-inflected R&B is sure to join N-Dubz in the chartsHometown: London.The lineup: Labrinth (vocals, music).The background: Labrinth – who the spelling-conscious Sun is insisting on cal... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Producer Jim Beanz is one of the hottest knob twiddlers around at the moment thanks to his work with Timbaland. As a protégé of Timbo he’s assisted on loads of massive tracks.... more info

Idolator — Nelly Furtado has appeared on recent tracks by N.E.R.D. and Timbaland, but its been a minute since we heard any new material from the Grammy winner herself. Last year she released the Spanish language album Mi Plan, and now, ahead of her upcoming fif... more info