VH1 News — Ludacris' "How Low" was one of the biggest songs at the clubs during NBA All-Star weekend, and that success has him pumped for the upcoming release of Battle of the Sexes, his seventh album. more info

MTV.com News — After his single's big success, Luda is pumped for Battle of the Sexes release.By Shaheem Reid Ludacris Photo: MTV News Ludacris had a larger grin than usual during NBA All-Star weekend. His record "How Low" was one of the biggest records ... more info

Idolator — Song title aside, Ludacris’ new jam “Hey Ho,” from his forthcoming Battle of the Sexes, is intended to support women by spotlighting how sexually active ladies are subjected to societel double standards. Luda tells Rap-Up that the song “tackl... more info

VH1 News — Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri and producer Jimmy Jam talked about "We Are the World: 25 for Haiti." more info

MTV.com News — Songwriter Sean Garrett calls for Ne-Yo, Jay-Z to join him in creating a new anthem.By Shaheem Reid Ludacris Photo: MTV News During NBA ALL-Star Weekend in Dallas, Jay-Z called the original version of "We Are the World" "untouchable." Alth... more info

411 Mania — With March shaping up to be a busy month for hip-hop, here's a look at some of the albums (hopefully) being released next month including Freeway, DJ Khaled, Ludacris, Game, Redman, Usher and Drake! more info

MTV.com News — 'It would be an honor if Em came out,' he tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Tony Yayo Photo: Rahman Dukes/MTV News The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive In a couple of weeks, the G-Unit will be heading overseas for an internati... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Chicago's Hood Internet have made a name for themselves by throwing down mashups of ubiquitous rap songs over killer production cuts, like when they added GZA to Mando Diao's "Dance With Somebody". Their latest is "How Purple Can You Go?", which take... more info

Live Daily — With $1.5 million worth of scholarships up for grabs, the 2010 "Sprite Step Off" contest has college fraternities and sororities all over the US dreaming big. Featuring sets from such hip-hop artists as Ludacris [ tickets ], Lupe Fiasco [ tickets ... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Akon has signed one of Ghana’s most popular rappers to his Konvict Music Africa imprint. Hiplife artist Sarkodie is the newest member on the roster and will release his sophomore album Rapaholic via the new deal. Konvict Music... more info