NEWS: 2012 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations

This morning, MTV announced the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards nominees. From what it seems, nothing out of the ordinary has made the list. Although, we do have some new nominees (such as Childish Gambino and Selena Gomez). Hit the jump to read all of the nominations.

VIDEO: Rick Ross Speaks on "God Forgives, I Don't (Album)" on Big Boy's Neighborhood

Rick Ross speaks on his recently released album, God Forgives, I Don't, and performs a few cuts after the jump. UGH *Rick Ross voice*

VIDEO: Pound the Alarm - Nicki Minaj

MUSIC: Sex, Drugs & Hip-Hop [Mixtape] - Tony Yayo

Tony Yayo releases a mixtape, Sex, Drugs & Hip-Hop, on datpiff. To be honest, I wasn't sure this was being released until today. Luckily, you guys get to hear it here first. Hit the jump to listen to the whole project and download it. Salute!

VIDEO: Adorn - Miguel

MUSIC: Still Got It (feat. Project Pat) - Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa drops a new track with Project Pat. Not sure where this will end up, but shouts to Wiz for letting this one go. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Official Artwork + Track Listing for 2 Chainz's "Based On a T.R.U. Story (Album)"

2 Chainz reveals the official album artwork and track listing for his upcoming album, Based On a T.R.U. Story, which drops online and in stores August 14th. Hit the jump to peep the track listing. 2 CHAIIINNZZZZ!!!

VIDEO: Turn On The Lights - Future

NEWS: Jadakiss Covers Rhymes & Dimes [Magazine]

Jadakiss covers Rhymes & Dimes magazine. It seems like, no matter what, Jadakiss always has a presence in Hip-Hop. Shouts to Kiss. Salute!

VIDEO: KUBE 93's Interview with Kendrick Lamar

"Kendrick Lamar sat down with DJ Hyphen and J. Moore of KUBE 93′s Sound Session at their Summer Jam in Washington. Kendrick spoke on balancing his journey to stardom with his focus on the music, his Top Dawg Entertainment family behind the scenes, tour life, “The Recipe” and finding the right single, his upcoming album and more."