L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Grammy concert: Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Sugarland added to Grammy nomination concert. more info

Stereogum — The great Mississippi rapper/producer Big K.R.I.T. has been hooking up with some serious Southern rap big dogs lately, most recently T.I. on “I’m Flexin’.” And now he’s got a new track with Ludacris, a guy he previously worked with on his o... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Ludacris has denied reports suggesting he was asked to write a rap to help Justin Bieber land a spot in a group freestyle performance at the BET Hip-Hop Awards. more info

Starpulse — Ludacris has denied reports suggesting he was asked to write a rap to help starpulse land a spot in a group freestyle performance at the BET Hip-Hop Awards. The awards ceremony is famous for its p... more info

ContactMusic — Ludacris has denied reports suggesting he was asked to write a rap to help Justin Bieber land a spot in a group freestyle performance at the Bet Hip-Hop Awards The awards ceremony is famous for its pre-recorded musical segments known as cyphers which... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — While on radio, DJ Premier explained why he denied Justin Bieber from appearing on the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. The teenage star was interested in taking part and Premo was ok with it until he found out that Bieber wanted Ludacris to write his rhymes... more info

ContactMusic — Legendary producer Dj Premier banned Justin Bieber from taking part in a freestyle rap performance at the Bet Hip-Hop Awards after learning the teen pop star was planning to spit a verse written by Ludacris The awards ceremony has become known for it... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — The full cypher is finally online. Eminem, Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse bless the mic.   Below is the MMG cypher. More after the cut Lady of Rage, Blind Fury, Dom Kennedy & Skillz   Reek Da Villain, 2 Chainz, Busta Rhymes & Ludacris   Chris Brown, ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — BET drop another teaser from their BET Cypher’s. This time Ludacris steps up to the plate.   more info

ContactMusic — Ludacris Ne-YO and hip-hop mogul JERMAINe DUPRI were honoured with top awards at the Ascap Rhythm Soul Honors Music Legends gala in Atlanta Georgia on Wednesday night 28Sep11 The prizewinners were all saluted for services to the local community br... more info