Guardian Music — The late actor may be best known for his roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, but let's not forget his unmistakeable influence on urban musicRead the numerous obituaries for Patrick Swayze and one thing seems to have been forgotten: his influence on hip... more info

MTV.com News — NYC-centric vehicles could replace monster trucks and elephants at this year's show, which airs live Sunday at 9 p.m.By Kyle Anderson T-Pain arrives on the red carpet of the 2008 VMAs Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage In just a few days, the l... more info

MTV.com News — Between I Am Music and America's Most Wanted, Weezy banked $42 million in ticket sales.By Gil Kaufman Lil Wayne Photo: Alexander Tamargo/ Getty Images It's been that kind of year for Lil Wayne. In addition to smashing the sales chart with ... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Quan is ready to live up to expectations with Walking Testimony, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Lil Boosie Photo: Trill Ent. This Week's Main Pick Street King: Lil Boosie Holding It Down For: Baton Rouge Indie Album: Super... more info

VH1 News — Snoop Dogg joined Young Jeezy onstage in Cincinnati at the America's Most Wanted tour stop, while Lil Wayne rocked a 90-minute set. more info

MTV.com News — Lil Wayne rocks the amphitheater with 90-minute set.By Gil Kaufman CINCINNATI From the screams and shout-back lyrics in the near-capacity crowd at Riverbend Amphitheater on Thursday night, you'd think Lil Wayne had never visited the Queen City. I... more info

MTV.com News — 'He continues to make hit records that work,' 50 says of Soulja, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez 50 Cent and Soulja Boy Photo: Film Majic/Getty Images Voice of the People: 50 Cent Last mo... more info

MTV.com News — 'It's the biggest thing for me that y'all even mention my name, man,' the G-Unit rapper says.By Shaheem Reid Tony YaYo Photo: G-Unit Does Tony Yayo belong on the Hottest MCs in the Game list? The G-Unit soldier has certainly been keeping h... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Bun B expands record label, plans joint tape with Young Jeezy, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Roc-A-Fella Blueprint 3 hasn't even hit stores yet (it did hit MTV's The Leak, though), and Jay-Z told us he's already work... more info

Rolling Stone — Eminem, the Roots, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Public Enemy and many more will all be on hand when the VH1 Hip Hop Honors pays tribute to the 25th anniversary of Def Jam Records on October 13th. 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan will ho... more info