MTV.com News — MTV News previews hotly anticipated July 20 LP, which finds Miami MC in rare form with lineup including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Diddy and more.By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross Photo: Getty Images Rick Ross is in the moment. He's reflective and he's pla... more info

MTV.com News — Former Cavaliers star's decision to head to the Miami Heat is defended by these artists and more.By Mawuse Ziegbe Lebron James Photo: Kelly Kline/ Getty Images LeBron James' announcement that he's taking his formidable skills to the Miami H... more info

MTV.com News — 'I said I was amazing/ Not that I'm a Mason,' Jay raps on Ross' upcoming Teflon Don LP.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images Jay-Z takes aim at all those who have questioned his spirituality on the new Rick Ross song "Free... more info

MTV.com News — 'The Swizzy and Nicki collaboration, there's kinda no words for it,' he tells MTV News.By Shaheem Reid Swizz Beatz Photo: MTV News NEW ORLEANS — Nicki Minaj is the kind of artist Swizz Beatz loves to work with. The Young Money leading lad... more info

MTV.com News — 'Anytime we in the studio, it's just musical genius,' the producer says of working with his fiancée.By Shaheem Reid Swizz Beatz Photo: MTV News It's business as usual for Swizz Beatz. He's been in the studio with a who's who of hip-hop and... more info

Idolator — Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and Trey Songz took the stage at New Orlean's Superdome July 4th for day 3 of the 2010 Essence Music Festival. Estelle, Melanie Fiona, and Earth, Wind & Fire also took part in festival's final day. Trey welcomed the ladies ... more info

MTV.com News — Singer whips crowd into frenzy with classics like 'Real Love,' 'I'm Going Down,' as Alicia Keys stumbles during near-flawless show.By Shaheem Reid Mary J. Blige performs at the 2010 Essence Music Festival Photo: Taylor Hill/ FilmMagic The 1... more info

MTV.com News — John Legend, Mary J. Blige and the 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' cast are also scheduled to make Independence Day appearances around the country.By MTV News staff B.O.B Photo: MTV News The Fourth of July weekend. A time for potato salad, backyar... more info

MTV.com News — 'It took me a good minute to get here, it really did,' the pop star tells Essence in August cover story.By Mawuse Ziegbe Janet Jackson on the August 2010 cover of "Essence" Photo: Essence Communications To her fans, Janet Jackson would app... more info

MTV.com News — 'I was actually in the studio with Chris Brown for a little bit,' Drake tells 'Extra'By Mawuse Ziegbe Drake Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage With T-Pain keeping a relatively low profile and Lil Wayne midway through his yearlong incarcera... more info