MTV.com News — MC says Chris Brown tried to get on the summertime single.By Mawuse Ziegbe Roscoe Dash Photo: MTV News Atlanta hip-hop star Roscoe Dash burst on the scene with his crunk-rock party-starter "All the Way Turnt Up." However, the rising rapper ... more info

MTV.com News — Duo joined by Evil Genius Green Lantern for socially conscious show.By Shaheem Reid Lyrically, Nas has been at a higher altitude than his peers since the beginning of his career. His verbal achievements have become legendary. While admittedly, Nas... more info

MTV.com News — 'The song is about partying, living the Harlem life,' Vado tells Mixtape Daily of his breakthrough single.By Shaheem Reid with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Cam'ron and Vado, "Boss Of All Bosses 2.5" Photo: Gangsta Grillz Don't Slee... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Young Jeezy recently spoke with MTV News US about the controversial album cover for his new album Trap Or Die 2: By Any Means Necessary. The cover shows Jeezy posed as if he were Malcom X - but the... more info

MTV.com News — 'I would never compare myself to the great Malcolm, but I will die believing in what I believe in,' he tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Don Cannon and Jeezy Photo: MTV News Cornerstone Credentials: Young Jeezy A blizzard in the sprin... more info

Pitchfork — Indie-rap godhead El-P has a new record filled with mostly new instrumentals called Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3 due out August 3 on Gold Dust. The record includes unused remix beats for Kidz in the Hall and Young Jeezy songs, and it's the thi... more info

Idolator — The-Dream released the remix (no, not that remix, another remix) of the first single from his upcoming album, the title track “Love King.” This one features Ludacris rapping on the track, it’s better than both the original and the Youn... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm still trapping or dying,' MC says of sequel to his classic 2005 mixtape.By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy Photo: MTV News Young Jeezy stopped getting it illegally ages ago, but he still gets it regardless. When he put out his classic mixtape... more info

MTV.com News — Ludacris, Trey Songz and a now-incarcerated Gucci Mane also on the lineup for Hot 97 concert.By Shaheem Reid Usher Photo: Mike Coppola/FilmMagic New York radio station Hot 97 announced the lineup for the annual mega show Summer Jam on Monda... more info

MTV.com News — Plies, Ludacris already announced for Hot 107.9's show on June 19.By Shaheem Reid Monica Photo: J Records Hot 107.9 in Atlanta continued to announce names for their annual Birthday Bash concert, taking place on June 19. A couple of weeks ag... more info