J. Cole Talks MTV Hottest MCs Controversy [VIDEO]

When a list of the 25 Hottest MCs nominees hit the net, people went CRAZY (for good reason) because key emcees including J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., and Kendrick Lamar were nowhere to be found.  Watch below to hear J. Cole's reaction, and watch tomorrow on MTV.com to find out who's really on the list!



Props to MTV RapFix

Previously: Jay-Z Gets J. Cole An Early Grammy Gift [Pictures]

Jay-Z Gets J. Cole An Early Grammy Gift [Pictures]

J. Cole may not win Best New Artist tonight, but in the eyes of Jay-Z and his millions of fans (including me), he's already won. Check out what gifts the Jigga man got for the Dreamvillain below!

Props to J. Cole

Previously: 360 - What Goes Up [Prod. by J. Cole]

Anthony Hamilton Performs "Woo" Live On Jay Leno [VIDEO]

Fellow Queen City representer Anthony Hamilton hit up Jay Leno on Friday and performed his Back To Love hit single"Woo." Loving it!



Props to Yardie

Previously: Anthony Hamilton ft. Keri Hilson - Never Let Go

Nicki Minaj - Young Forever

Another ballad from Nicki Minaj has surfaced and I'd listen to "Young Forever" a million times over if I had to choose between this and "Stupid Hoe."Look forward to Nicki performing at The Grammys tonight!

Nicki Minaj - Young Forever (Tags)

Download: Nicki Minaj - Young Forever

Props to Kev Knows

Previously: Madonna, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., LMFAO & Cee-Lo Shut Down The Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Sean Falyon - SFBE Cake [NSFW Music Video]

Sean Falyon continues to stick up artists for their beats on this new set of NSFW visuals for "SFBE Cake," a freestyle over Rihanna's "Birthday Cake." Watch the video below, and make sure you check out SFBE Jackin 4 Beats if you haven't already!



Props to AO!

Previously: Sean Falyon - SFBE Riot [Music Video]

ScHoolboy Q Live At The Troubador [VIDEO]

On January 20th, ScHoolboy Q shut down The Troubador in Hollywood with amped up performances of  songs from Setbacks and Habits & Contradictions.  Watch highlights of the show below, which feature appearances from his homie A$AP Rocky. "Hands On The Wheel!"



Props to APlusFilmz

Previously: Peter Rosenberg Interviews Kendrick Lamar & ScHoolboy Q

Chase N. Ca$he - Wish I Was In Vegas [Music Video]

Chase N. Ca$he is helping me come up with my travel bucket list on the visuals to the The Heir Up There standout, "Wish I Was In Vegas." Watch below as the Surf Club emcee/producer racks up frequent flyer miles, and download the tape if you haven't already!



Props to TTM

Previously: Chase N. Ca$he - The Heir Up There [Music Video]

Lloyd - Do It Again ft. Nelly

It seems like King Of Hearts just came out, but it looks like Lloyd is already making moves on his next album.  He links up with Nelly for the cheerful love song "Do It Again," which gives me a lot of the same vibes as "Cupid." Only this time, I don't picture a young boy band dancing and switching positions as they alternate solos.

Lloyd - Do It Again ft. Nelly

Download: Lloyd - Do It Again ft. Nelly

Props to College DJ

Previously:

• Wale ft. Lloyd - Sabotage [Official Lyric Video]
• T.I. ft. Nelly - This Time Of The Night

The Roots & Elle Varner Pay Tribute To Whitney Houston [VIDEO]

After hearing the news of Whitney Houston's passing, The Roots rushed to transform their party into a proper tribute concert, but a lot of their expected cameos were no shows.  Fortunately, Elle Varner showed and gave a passionate performance of Whitney's hit "Saving All My Love" to pay tribute to the lost legend.



Props to AO! & Rolling Stone

Previously: Elle Varner - Conversational Lush [New Mixtape]

Cash Money Celebrates At Their Pre Grammy Party & Announces Christina Milian Signing [VIDEO]

Despite the somber mood in the air due to Whitney Houston's passing, Cash Money continued as planned with their Pre Grammy Party.  The party was full of stars and full of noteworthy events and performances, including the announcement that Christina Milian is officially signed to YMCMB and a shot aimed at Jay-Z & Kanye West.

Watch below as Lil Wayne introduces the party with a moment of silence to Whitney Houston, announces Christina Milian's affiliation, and fires shots at The Throne. Hit the jump to see more highlights of the party!