MTV.com News — 'I felt it was necessary,' Atlanta-based rapper says of writing the song.By Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Sway Calloway Sway and Young Jeezy Photo: MTV News Dennis Miller, you may be a comedian, but really, who are you kidding? You know ... more info

Altsounds — If Amy Winehouse, Nas and Adele were asked who we should watch out for in 2009, one name they would all agree on is 27 year old singer songwriter Daniel Merriweather. Back in 2001 a then little known producer called Mark Ronson was looking for someo... more info

MTV.com News — 'If Obama didn't invite you, you really shouldn't be there,' MC says.By Jayson Rodriguez 50 Cent Photo: Todd Williamson/ WireImage 50 Cent hopped on the "Change" train a bit late. The G-Unit rapper initially backed now-presumptive Secretar... more info

MTV.com News — President Barack Obama stressed in his inaugural address that their example of courage should be followed.By Erica Anderson George Clinton reaches out to a service member during his set at the heroes ball on Tuesday. Photo: Erica Anderson ... more info

Pasta Primavera — Inauguration Day is here and many of you are heading on down to the District for this historic event.  There will be plenty of balls and galas to attend afterword but how many will include Jay-Z who is playing the Washington Convention Center.Ã... more info

MTV.com News — 'The 'History' record is really about making history,' Jay explains of the song he performed at Barack Obama's inaugural ball.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway J. Calloway Sway and Jay-Z Photo: MTV News A lot of rappers penned s... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Barack Obama The hottest tickets in DC tonight? The ten Inaug balls the Obamas are due to hit. All the rest of the parties? Not so much.In fact, one ball slated to star Jamie Foxx, Slash, and Nas - the Heroes Red, White & Blue Ball -- ... more info

MTV.com News — Surprise appearance is a highlight of Barack Obama's inaugural weekend.By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy and Jay-Z attend Young Jeezy's 'Presidential Status' Inauguration Ball on Sunday Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage WASHINGTON, D.C. — All hai... more info

MTV.com News — President-elect Obama inspired quite a few songs, and he lists the songs that inspire him.By Jayson Rodriguez Barack Obama Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Sure, President-elect Barack Obama inspired millions of people to vote for him ... more info

MTV.com News — Nas is also featured in the Public Enemy-inspired video.By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy in "My President" video Photo: Def Jam Records When Nas raps "no president never did sh--" for me, the sentiment resonated heavily in the hip-hop community... more info