MTV Crowns Rick Ross As The #1 Hottest MC [VIDEO]

How did we even get here? After a week of controversial, and in my opinion, terrible selections, Rick Ross was crowned MTV's #1 Hottest MC in the game.  Last night on an MTV2 televised special, they announced the top 5, which included Drake at #2, Kanye West at #3, Nicki Minaj at #4 and Lil Wayne at #5.

I definitely respect Rick Ross and I think he deserves a top spot on the list, but I think that Kanye West should have been number 1. He brought back the weekly installment back to Hip Hop with Good Fridays, released an amazing album in My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and changed the game with Jay-Z on Watch The Throne.

Watch the "Brain Trust" debate between Drake and Rozay for the top spot, and hit the jump to view MTV's full list and deliberation for #3-5.

Trey Songz Brings Out J. Cole In L.A. [VIDEO]

During his recent stop at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre, Trey Songz brought out J. Cole to give a surprise performance of their hit "Can't Get Enough." Watch the crowd go nuts below!



Props to TTM

Previously:

• Estelle ft. Trey Songz & Chris Brown - International
• J. Cole & Big K.R.I.T. Set To Headline Campus Consciousness Tour

Nicki Minaj - Dirty Money [Unreleased Video]

If you're looking for a gimmick-free Nicki Minaj, it seems that there's no where else to look but the past. Some previously unreleased footage of a young, grittier Minaj just surfaced, which showcase the female emcee rhyming over Terror Squad's 2004 track "Yeah Yeah Yeah" right before busting out a few minutes worth of acapellas. Crazy seeing how much the Young Money rapper has evolved, but that's just how the game goes.



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Tyga ft. Nicki Minaj - Muthaf**ka Up

STS ft. MPIII - Outta Control [Music Video]

STS hit us with another GoldRush flip this week, tartgeting Britney Spears' "How I Roll"on his new track "Outta Control."  The full project drops on Feb. 29th, and beware because your favorite song may not be safe!



Props to DMB

Previously: STS ft. Dosage - Earthquake [Music Video]

Estelle - Thank You (Remix) ft. Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes steps away from his signature quick-spitting flow and gives Estelle an introspective verse that matches the emotional intensity of the Akon-penned single "Thank You." I hope this version can make the album.

Estelle - Thank You (Remix) ft. Busta Rhymes

Download: Estelle - Thank You (Remix) ft. Busta Rhymes

All Of Me drops February 28th!

Props to SoulCulture

Previously:

• Estelle - International ft. Trey Songz & Chris Brown
• Busta Rhymes - Why Stop Now (Remix) ft. Chris Brown, Missy Elliot & Lil Wayne

Thurz Performs "Dope" Live With THX [VIDEO]

I've been blasting "Dope" through the quiet suburbs of Charlotte for months now and the track will never get old.  Watch below as Thurz and producer THX recreate the track live, and make sure you cop LA Riot. Easily in the top 10 of projects that dropped last year. And it's free!



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Ro Blvd. ft. Thurz - Great Doing Good [Music Video]

Daley - Alone Together ft. Marsha Ambrosius [Music Video]

If it weren't for the Marsha Ambrosius feature I would have slept on Daley's new project Those Who Wait. I've officially learned my lesson and I am excited to introduce the British singer to G.U.E. with his music video to "Alone Together." Loving the soul coming from the UK these days!



Download Those Who Wait after the jump!

Robin Thicke - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) [Whitney Houston Cover]

Robin Thicke paid tribute to Whitney Houston the best way he knew how at a recent performance by honoring her legacy through song.  Listen below as he performs the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack hit, "Exhale," and make sure you pick up Love After War if you haven't already!

Robin Thicke - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) [Whitney Houston Cover]

Download: Robin Thicke - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) [Whitney Houston Cover]

R.I.P. Whitney

Props to UHTN

Previously: Robin Thicke Brings In The New Year On Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve [VIDEO]

Rockie Fresh - Life On The Otherside: "Driving 88" [VIDEO]

Chicago emcee Rockie Fresh is giving you an all access pass to his Life On The Otherside as he performs at The Metro, puts the finishing touches on Driving 88, and hits up WGCI. If you haven't checked out 's latest mixtape, Driving 88, what are you waiting for??



Props to AO!

Previously: Action Bronson ft. Rockie Fresh & Macie Stewart - Dear Heather

Grafh - Dope Boy Freestyle [Music Video]

Grafh keeps his Internet assault going as he visualizes his "Dope Boy" freestyle, braggadocious bars over Red Cafe's hit single "Let It Go." The Rule EP is out now!


Directed by Adam Bomb

Props to Nah Right

Previously: Grafh - Another One [VIDEO]