Word on the skreets is Jay bought the rights to that last album he owes Def Jam for 5 mil.

According to HitsDailyDouble’s Rumor Mill:

ONE NATION UNDER JAY-Z: As Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s new home under the Live Nation umbrella, takes shape, the hip-hop superstar has reportedly bought back the last remaining record on his IDJ deal for what some say is a whopping $5 million, raising a number of intriguing questions. How does the album figure into the plans of Roc Nation’s brain trust, which also includes the A&R-savvy Jay Brown and Tata, as well as Jay-Z’s business manager John Menielly? How will it be marketed and distributed? Will Roc Nation employ a traditional distribution channel or take the LP direct to retail? Or alternatively, will the new company make it part of a rumored arrangement inside a major? Every one of the Big Four is reportedly eager to make such a deal. (5/20p)

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Says Rik:

Yesterday, Three/21 teamed up with Saigon and The Kickdrums for the track “Change Gon Come” off the “Inside A Change” mixtape launching this June. The concept for this video was a fictional interpretation of Saigon’s life through the character of Chris from “Inside A Change”.

Previously: The Kicksdrums – Just A Game + Inside A Change Mixtape Trailer

GLC and Bun B talk pimpin’, church on the move and drop a few gems on us behind-the-scenes of GLC’s “Clockin Lotsa Dollars”

Head over to FakeShoreDrive to hear Andrew’s full acount of the events.

Previously: GLC – If I Never | How Bun B Keeps His Yeezy’s Clean

Speaks a bit about UMC but also talks about working with No I.D. & Ye.

Terminator Salvation is in theaters today.

Previously: Common x Funny or Die – Dow Jones (Video)

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Can you do me a favor and play Cookies & Apple Juice after this?

Download: Drake Calls Ciph & Rosenberg to clear up Rihanna Rumors

Related Note: Drake will be headlining Hot 97′s “Who’s Next” showcase (hosted by Rosenberg) at S.O.B.’s on Tuesday. Click here for more info. Tickets may have are sold out by now.

Previously: Drake – Take You Down Freestyle (No DJ)

KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT’s debut song ‘Robot’ (available at iTunes) used here in the official trailer for the movie Terminator Salvation in theaters everywhere today. KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT’s “Survival Skills” album in stores August 25th on Duck Down Records.

Previously: KiD CuDi – Sky Might Fall (Produced By Kanye West) (From Transformers Trailer)

Joey goes to the doctor:

i go 4 surgery Tuesday, say a prayer 4 me, lord knows i hate them shits !

Stop being cheap and click the cover to buy on iTunes for $3.

Off the dead prez & DJ Green Lantern Pulse Of The People EP.

dead prez feat. Styles P – Gangsta, Gangster

Artwork by Shake

Maino drops a line about his close friend 80, who was shot in the back and left paralyzed by [crooked ass] NYPD.

Maino feat. Young Jeezy & T-Pain – All The Above (Remix)

NMC Worldwide Premiere via LowKey

Previously: Maino feat. Swizz Beatz – Million Bucks