just so you know…

man, i am so happy that Tip is home, although i don’t know him personally, i am a big T.I. fan. check out this short preview of his new video, “I’m Back,” which will premiere on 04.26.10!

check out Lloyd Banks new video which was directed by 50 Cent:

check out this interview that Nicki Minaj did with VIBE where she addresses the haters. NICKI MINAJ FREAKIN’ Rocks! check out this quote from the video:

“To haters, I’m not your enemy, I’m your hero. Cheer up. You should be happy I’m here.”

so Kid Cudi has announced that his sophomore album is called Man On the Moon II: The Legend of Mr.Rager. peep this straight from kidcudi.com about what he says about the new album:

i started making this project like a collab album, filled with fun and upbeat records that for the most part left you with jack shit when you were finished listening. i took a step back, went on tour, and realized im where im at because of the type of songs i write. every time i read a comment from someone saying ive touched their lives in some way is what made me want to stop fucking around and continue pouring my life into my music. MOTM2 is dark by nature and instead of bringing you into my dreams like my first album, im bringing you into my reality. good and bad. it will explain more of who iam aswell as pushing the envelope musically. this project will focus on many dark, fun, and ignorant moments in my life since ive been kid cudi in a exciting and cinematic nature continuing the MOTM theme. this is my darkest work so far with a hint of fun and grooviness for those who like the classic chill cudi sound but elevated to another level. the things i cant speak will be the things i write. before anything else, you’d come to the conclusion i need a shrink, a stronger drug or a mentor. not a hug. a lot of you have read the news and think they know cudi, got some slick shit to say amongst your peers or just flat out hate me but you havnt the slightest clue of who iam. i will tell the story of Mr. Rager….

the sound: wouldnt you like to know

release: aiming for august

completed? almost, got upcoming sessions with RATATAT and Dot Da Genius on the production side. as far as features ill keep you posted but I DEF got Chip on 2 joints so far. cleveland maneeee

cudder fact: me and dot are a production duo, our first creation is on the new album.

im excited to see what you guys think and i hope you love the new direction. dream on

Drake has started shooting a new video called, “Find Your Love” in Jamaica.
check out the Black Eyed Peas on the front cover of Rolling Stone:

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are they for real? so, i was cruising thelifefiles.com when i saw this post about some 24k gold pills. apparently, the pills are selling for 429 a pop and are supposed to increase your self worth. COME ON, NOW!

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Idris Elba has booked a show on BBC. its a six-part crime drama called “Luther.”
check out Scarlett Johansson on the front cover of InStyle:

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there is talk that the Diplomats is reuniting as in Jim Jones and Cam’Ron
word is that Travis Barker will be in charge of production on Paul Wall’s new CD. makes me wonder if the People’s Champ is going into the rock arena *raises brow*….wait, wait, Travis Barker did play on one of Game’s songs…hmm…this might could work!
sorry fellas, i’m going to keep it clean, but just so you know…Trina is on the front cover of KING magazine
Chris Brown will be headlining a benefit concert, “Virginia Stand UP! A Call to Action” to help raise funds for Haiti. the concert will take place at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA
there is a rumor on hiphop.popcrunch.com that Ryan Phillippe and model Jessica White are dating.
word is that VH1 will be starting a new reality series entitled Diary of a Hip-Hop Girlfriend…i guess these networks are doing anything for ratings these days…the show which is executive produced by Mona Scott of Violator Management will follow 4 women who are dating hip hop stars. the names of these women have not been released yet. btw, they have renewed Fantasia For Real for a 2nd season…i never finished watching season 1
Courtney Love has changed her stage name to Courtney Michelle
so Ben and Jerry’s is releasing a new flavor called Boonaroo Buzz which will be in their shops on May 4. here’s more info from perezhilton.com: The new flavor contains “Light coffee and malt ice cream with whiskey caramel swirls and English toffee pieces”
check out this video trailer for Teairra Mari’s new single, “Automatic.” the audio version of the song features Nicki Minaj, not sure if her verse will be included in the video though judging from the trailer:

it’s great when you can be different. this is a beautiful album cover. check it out:

Vivica A Fox is coming out with a wig collection.
check out this movie poster of the movie Gun starring 50 Cent and Val Kilmer. looks like 50 really is taking off those tats!