KEXP Seattle — The in house DJ, playing a quick set between mainstage performances, threw down a few 80s tunes for kicks to get the audience moving. Then it was time to get down to business. Quickly switching the mood he ripped through a few Jay-Z classics as sever... more info

MTV.co.uk News — New York rapper Fabolous has opened up about his life role models and said that the late Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z are his main inspirations. F.A.B.O said that the Brooklyn-born rappers showed him... more info

MTV.com News — He also reveals on MTV News' 'RapFix Live' that he hopes to get in the studio with producer Frankie Beverly.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway Rick Ross Photo: Sohyung Kang/ MTV News Rick Ross has made "Maybach Music" with... more info

The Mirror — A spoof version of a hit song by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys has turned two unknown Welsh singers into YouTube stars. more info

The Mirror — A spoof version of a hit song by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys has turned two unknown Welsh rappers into an internet sensation. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Rap mogul Damon Dash has been talking about his falling out with Jay-Z in 2005 and has said that Jigga betrayed their relationship. He recalled the time when Jay offered rights to the trademark... more info

MTV.co.uk News — T.I. has opened up about his future plans to step away from making albums, and refocus his career on acting. Depsite Jay-Z hitting 40 and Eminem still going at 37, Tip thinks he'll be looking for... more info

MTV.com News — With Eminem, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj among MCs vying for title, UGK legend breaks down what makes a fiery 16.By Jayson Rodriguez Bun B Photo: MTV News A true MC's weight is measured by his or her lyrical acumen, and the candidates for... more info

MTV.com News — Winner will be revealed on MTV2's 'Sucker Free Summit' Sunday at noon.By Shaheem Reid J. Cole Photo: Roc Nation It is here: As promised, the top-five vote-getters in our poll for "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010" will be revealed this week.... more info

MTV.com News — 'I think that's gonna be amazing,' N.E.R.D. frontman tells Mixtape Daily of possible deal.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Steven Roberts Clipse Photo: MTV News Celebrity Favorites: Pharrell Williams When we broke the "good"... more info