VIDEO: E-40 and Problem on BET's 106 and Park

Bay Area legend, E-40 and Diamond Lane Music Group artist, Problem hit BET's 106 and Park with "Function"! In this first clip, E-40 talks about his new album, The Block Brochure, working with Problem and much more. 

VIDEO: E-40 and Problem on 106 & Park 

In this second clip, E-40 talks "Function" backstage with West Coast newcomers YG, Problem and IAMSU! 

VIDEO: E-40 w/ Problem, YG, IAMSU 106 & Park (Backstage) 

ALL EYES ON PROBLEM!

VIDEO: Nas talks about lack of respect for rap...

Watch Nas break down why rap music isn't respected in Ice-T’s upcoming film, "Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap" in theaters June 15th. 

VIDEO: Nas interview with Ice-T - (The Art of Rap Official Movie Clip) 

TRAILER: Ice-T's "Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap" Documentary...

Ice-T's 'Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap' documentary hits theaters June 15th. Features Dr. Dre, Nas, Eminem, Mos Def, Kanye West, Common, Grandmaster Caz, Raekwon and many many more. 

'Ice-T takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hip-hop with the legends of rap music. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on inside the minds, and erupts from the lips, of the grandmasters of rap. Recognized as the godfather of Gangsta rap, Ice-T is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this art form that he credits for saving his life. Interspersed with the performers' insightful, touching, and often funny revelations are classic raps, freestyle rhymes, and never before heard a Capella's straight from the mouths of the creators. What emerges is a better understanding of, and a tribute to, an original American art form that brought poetry to a new generation.'

VIDEO: Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap [Official Trailer] 

VIDEO: Lil Playy makes his debut on BET's 106 & Park...

Lil Playy makes his personal debut on BET's 106 & Park to grace the crowd with a performance of his single, "Birthday Dress". Check out Lil Playy's interview with Rocsi & Terrance.

VIDEO: 106 & Park: Lil Playy on The BET Black College Tour

VIDEO: Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins Presents: Lil Playy "B.B.M. (Bigger Better Moneyy)"....

Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Interscope Records presents Lil Playy "B.B.M. (Bigger Better Moneyy)". Grammy nominated & ASCAP Award winning songwriter who penned the "My Chick Bad" hook is the latest breakout rapper on the scene!

The first rap artist signed by entertainment executives - the legendary Suzanne de Passe and heavyweight producer Rodney Jerkins! New collaboration with Kelly Rowland on her forthcoming album "Here I Am"! Check out Lil Playy's debut music video for "B.B.M. (Bigger Better Moneyy)"

VIDEO: Lil Playy - B.B.M. (Bigger Better Moneyy)

Lil Playy takes you behind the scenes of his music video shoot and introduces you to the team behind his movement. Press playy and discover why the whole world will be screaming "B.B.M." this summer!

VIDEO: Lil Playy "B.B.M."- Behind the Scene

VIDEO: Poca The Papergirl | Behind The Scenes of B.E.T's 'The Deal'...

Check out the behind the scenes footage of Poca The Papergirl on B.E.T's 'The Deal'.

In case you've missed it, check The Papergirl on 'The Deal'.

Be sure to download Poca The Papergirl's latest mixtape,

Don't Judge Me" Hosted By 'Prince Of NY' DJ Self

And keep up with The Papergirl Movement on Twitter @ThePapergirl...

Usher Talks High Tech Dreams In The Premiere Episode Of Inside Track Show...

On each episode of Inside Track, the world’s biggest recording artists reveal how they’re using the latest, innovative technologies to create their music and connect with fans. And they give their take on how this tech enhances your life. Check back every other week for a new episode.

Inside Track episode 1 features R&B superstar Usher talking about his love for social networking and how he uses technology to connect with fans.

VIDEO: Inside Track, Episode 1...

VIDEO: Kelis Talks Robyn, Raving, & Piggy Bank Collections With Karmaloop TV...

Kelis x KarmaloopTV Interview @ House Of Blues - Boston

During the Boston stop of her All Hearts Tour with Robyn, Kelis took some time to chat with the uber-cool KarmaloopTV. Watch Kelis talk about hanging with Robyn on tour, magical rave experiences, her new piggy bank collection, and more. (Art heads: Check out her Keith Haring earrings!)

Watch Kelis x KarmaloopTV:

VIDEO: Poca The Papergirl on BET's 'The Deal'...

If you missed yesterday's episode of BET's "The Deal', here’s what went down on “The Corner”.

VIDEO: The Deal | Exclusives | The Corner with Underground Artists

Be sure to download Poca The Papergirl's latest mixtape,

"Don't Judge Me" Hosted By 'Prince Of NY' DJ Self

...And keep up with The Papergirl Movement on Twitter @ThePapergirl...

Poca The Papergirl On BET's 'The Deal'...

Poca The Papergirl, along with fellow hip-hop compatriots Skyzoo, Torae, Esso, and Donny Goines, will be making her first major television appearance on “The Corner” segment of BET’s all things hip-hop show 'The Deal'. Tune in tomorrow Thursday, July 1st at 3am/2c to catch the crew breaking down everything from being an independent artist in New York to the relevance of the four elements of hip-hop.

Be sure to download Poca The Papergirl's latest mixtape,
"Don't Judge Me" Hosted By 'Prince Of NY' DJ Self

Raven-Symoné & Nick Cannon Star In Feeding America PSA...

Raven-Symoné is an Icon at the multi-cultural women’s website PepsiWeInspire.com. Along with Nick Cannon and 1,400 PepsiCo employees, she is helping to end the hunger problem in America. Watch Raven & Nick in the PepsiCo / Feeding America PSA...

VIDEO: Feeding America x Pepsi We Inspire

For more info about PepsiCo:

PepsiCo offers the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands, including 19 different product lines that each generates more than $1 billion in annual retail sales. Our main businesses – Frito-Lay, Quaker, Pepsi-Cola, Tropicana and Gatorade – also make hundreds of other nourishing, tasty foods and drinks that bring joy to our consumers in more than 200 countries. With annualized revenues of nearly $60 billion, PepsiCo’s people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth, called Performance with Purpose. By dedicating ourselves to offering a broad array of choices for healthy, convenient and fun nourishment, reducing our environmental impact, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, PepsiCo balances strong financial returns with giving back to our communities worldwide. In recognition of its continued sustainability efforts, PepsiCo was named for the third time to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and for the fourth time to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) in 2009. For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com.

About Pepsi “We Inspire” (www.pepsiweinspire.com)

Whether they spring from the mouths of loved ones, through the media or from within our hearts, stories inspire, motivate, inform and strengthen our relationships. Pepsi We Inspire will tap into the powerful bonds between women by creating a platform built just for them. Singers, thespians, and authors, whoever uplifts and entertains, will be a part of this community as they too share their own intimate moments, like the songs, movies and recipes that make their own lives just a little more blissful.

Benny Cassette In His Own Words + "Bang Bang" Video...

"I will describe what my music sounds like in a few choice words…LOUD, POP, CLUB, ROCK" - Benny Cassette

Backwards Ballin! Benny Cassette & AND 1 street ball legend "The Professor" have a few tricks up their sleeve in Benny's "Bang Bang" video.

VIDEO: Benny Cassette - "Bang Bang"

Erykah Badu Appears on Jimmy Kimmel and The Wanda Sykes Show...

Erykah Badu Takes Over Late Night TV! Check out her latest appearances on Jimmy Kimmel and The Wanda Sykes Show

Ms. Badu broke it down on the Jimmy Kimmel stage with her live band, cup of hot tea, laptop and top hat. No one rocks it quite like this!

Jimmy Kimmel Performance (VIDEO):

Wanda was so inspired by Erykah’s video for ‘Window Seat’ she made her own version. A must-see!

Wanda Sykes Parody (VIDEO):

Raven-Symoné Talks Gossip Bloggers & Feeding America with Pepsi We Inspire...

Raven-Symoné Talks Gossip Bloggers & Feeding America with Pepsi We Inspire

Raven's got a message for all those bloggers and writers who love to talk smack, and she shared it on the Wendy Williams Show. Check out the clip to watch the fabulous duo chat about Raven's role as an Icon with the multi-cultural women's empowerment movement, Pepsi We Inspire.

VIDEO: Pepsi We Inspire - Wendy WIlliams

VIDEO: Sade performs on Ellen...

In case you missed it: Watch Sade perform "Soldier of Love" on Ellen.

VIDEO: Sade Performs 'Soldier of Love' on The View & Late Night with David Letterman...

Watch Sade Performing her new single "Soldier of Love" on The View and Late Night with David Letterman.

VIDEO: Sade on The View

VIDEO: Sade on Late Night with David Letterman

'More Than A Game' Soundtrack To Feature Jay-Z, MJB, Drake, Lil Wayne, Eminem, T.I., Chris Brown, & More...

FROM MUSIC INSPIRED BY THE FILM MORE THAN A GAME

MARY J. BLIGE, JAY-Z, SOULJA BOY TELL’EM, T.I., ESTER DEAN, CHRIS BROWN, TANK, TYRESE AND OTHERS ALSO HEARD ON POWERFUL AND UPLIFTING ALBUM FOR FILM DOCUMENTING THE RISE OF NBA STAR LEBRON JAMES

Earlier issued from the album was the heartfelt, richly textured ballad “Stronger” from Mary J. Blige. Among the other tracks are “History,” produced by Kanye West, from rap giant Jay-Z; “I’m Ballin’” from young sensation Soulja Boy Tell’Em; “King On Set” from T.I. featuring Young Dro; and “Drop It Low,” the debut single from one of today’s most sought after songwriters, Ester Dean (Mary J. Blige, Pussycat Dolls, Keri Hilson), which features Chris Brown. Also heard are “Top Of The World” (Rich Boy), “We Ready” (Ya Boy), “Go Hard” (Hayes), Frozen (Jared Evans) and “If You Dream,” with its impressive lineup of Tank, Tyrese, Toni Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Faith Evans, JoJo, Charlie Wilson, Tamar Braxton and Steven Russel, produced by Harvey Mason Jr. (whose credits include Beyonce, Chris Brown, Whitney Houston, and Jennifer Hudson).

Check out the video for Mary J. Blige - "Stronger".

Busta Rhymes Exclusive Interview With Abiola Of VH1's Tough Love

Abiola Abrams interviews Busta Rhymes for BlackPlanet.com's Planet Abiola Show. 

Check out the musical conversation and exclusive Busta Rhymes Trivia. Hit Busta on Twitter @busabusss and Abiola on Twitter.com @abiolatv

Queen Latifah Returns to Hip-Hop with 'Cue the Rain' + American Idol Performance!

It's official! Queen Latifah, the first lady of hip-hop, is ready to reclaim her throne with the release of her 9th studio album, 'Persona', due to drop on July 7th. The first single, "Cue the Rain", will premiere tomorrow, May 19th, on her official website, queenlatifah.com.

Also, Queen Latifah is set to perform on the American Idol season finale, along with an all-star cast of talent including Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie, the Black Eyed Peas, and Keith Urban, as well as alums David Cook and Carrie Underwood. Be sure to catch Queen Latifah's performance, this Wednesday, May 20th! Check your local television listings for times and channels!

50 Cent: 'Before I Self Destruct' Trailer + Album in stores December 9...

50 Cent gets ready to drop his 4th studio album, "Before I Self Destruct," on December 9. The album will include 50 Cent's Directorial Debut Movie, Before I Self Destruct. The film is based on music from the album. Check out the trailer below and feel free to embed. Stay tuned for more news on 50...

VIDEO: 'Before I Self Destruct' Trailer