MTV.com News — Plus: Havoc steps up his lyrical game while waiting for Mobb Deep partner Prodigy's release, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid and Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Steven Roberts Raekwon and Ghostface Photo: LOUD The O.D.: A... more info

411 Mania — This week, we're looking at the BET nominees with Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Jay-Z leading the nominations, 50 Cent talks about his new book, Killer Mike changes his name, Jay-Z dismisses 50 Cent and Raekwon and Ghost to sign with Diddy? more info

The Late Greats — This song from last year is so ridiculous, you can’t help to love it. Listen: The Teenagers ∞ Homecoming Chart topping tracks Friends Lyrics Band Of Skulls Live Like We're Dying Lyrics Kris Allen Get Better Lyrics Twista Fever Lyrics Casc... more info

AllHipHop — In an upcoming interview that will air on Trevor Nelson’s BBC radio show next week, Jay-Z once again addressed Kanye West’s antics during the 2009 VMA’s but also spoke on rapper 50 Cent.   During the interview, Jay-Z stated tha... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Lily Allen @ Roseland Ballroom (more by Natasha Ryan) "I havent written on here for a while but I've taken the time to write this as I think music piracy is having a dangerous effect on British music, but some... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Lily Allen @ Roseland Ballroom (more by Natasha Ryan) "I havent written on here for a while but I've taken the time to write this as I think music piracy is having a dangerous effect on British music, but some... more info

AllHipHop — Miami’s DJ Khaled has teamed with Poe Boy Records’ founder E-Class to release Live From the 305, a new compilation featuring some of the most popular rappers from the Sunshine state. Rappers like Pitbull, Trick Daddy, Flo Rida, Trina, A... more info

MTV.com News — Get your votes in by midnight so your voice is heard in our roundtable debate.By Shaheem Reid Hottest MCs In The Game Photo: MTV News Attention, ladies and gents: Speak now or forever hold your peace! The Hottest MCs in the Game fan poll c... more info

50 Cent is out with Before I Self Destruct in November. Also ahead: Albums by The Roots, Wale and Clipse. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Jay-Z has defended his friend Kanye West after he jumped on stage with Taylor Swift at the VMAs.   50 Cent, Miley Cyrus, Pink and even President Barack Obama have all criticised Kanye for his... more info