Rawkblog — Ladies and gentlerawkers, unlike Lil Wayne, I am not ballin’ through the recession. Despite the ad (and I use that term loosely these days) at the top of this site, we’re at best breaking even on hosting and associated costs this year. With that ... more info

MTV.com News — 'For her to come up and bless me ... it meant everything for me,' the Snowman says.By Shaheem Reid Mary J Blige and Young Jeezy Photo: MTV News ATLANTA — Another year, another locker room victory celebration for Young Jeezy. The Snowman ... more info

MTV.com News — Young Jeezy Explains Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige Birthday Bash CameosBy Shaheem Reid Mary J Blige and Young Jeezy Photo: MTV News ATLANTA — Another year, another locker room victory celebration for Young Jeezy. The Snowman stole the show ag... more info

VH1 News — Atlanta's annual Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash did not disappoint, with sets from Young Jeezy and surprise guest Lil Wayne, along with Gucci Mane, Plies, Rick Ross and more. more info

Rawkblog — Shout-out to Levi Johnston, too. Stay strong, fellas. New Music: sentimental jazz-folk from Charlie Wadhams, Glasgow underdogs the Trashcan Sinatras return and more post-Broken Social Scene cruisin’ from Reverie Sound Revue. Plus: The Main Drag’s... more info

MTV.com News — Atlanta's annual concert also features Gucci Mane, Plies, Rick Ross, Fabolous and Soulja Boy Tell'em.By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy and Lil Wayne Photo: MTV News ATLANTA — There was definitely a little tension in the air, mixed with excitem... more info

Starpulse — Hip Hop music is the most popular music genre in the world. Rappers like Lil Wayne, Eminem, and Jay-Z have gained worldwide recognition and success because of their rap lyrics and songs.[...] Read more! more info

MTV.com News — Plus: We take a look at producer Jim Jonsin's biggest hits, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: Courtesy of Drake Behind the Beats is back. Two weeks in a row, we had to hold back because of other pressing developments, but we s... more info

AllHipHop — First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a number of celebrities on Monday (June 15) at the White House, during the first annual White House Music Series. Mrs. Obama, and the Marsalis’ (Ellis, Branford and noted Hip-Hop critic Wynton Marsalis) spoke t... more info

MTV.com News — 'Mariah-freakin'-Carey is gonna rule the summer,' one commenter says of Mariah's new single 'Obsessed.'By James Montgomery Britney Spears Photo: Jeremy Cowart/ WireImage On Wednesday, I presented my picks for the Summer Jam of 2009 in my B... more info