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With Plies' new album "Goon Affiliated" officially in stores, the Florida rapper stopped by Hot 107.9 and the "Rickey Smiley Morning Show" to promote the project. Check out the interview with the Birthday Bash 15 performer right here!

Nicki Minaj and Cassie turned heads recently at Hot 97's Summer Jam concert in New Jersey. The two were seen walking hand-in-hand. Could they be a couple now?

In this video Drake talks about visiting Lil Wayne in jail at Rikers Island and the two agreeing to do an album together upon the rapper's release.

With Young Jeezy’s latest album, Thug Motivation 103, just around the corner, the Atlanta rapper has dropped another video. This one's for "Stop Playin Wit Me / My Camaro." Check it out here!

Atlanta's own Monica will sing the National Anthem at Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Boston Tuesday night (June 8). The singer revealed the news via her Twitter account. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics are tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven series.

The Smith family came out for the premiere of little Jaden's first lead on screen role in "The Karate Kid!" Check out the pics here.

As we previously reported, Big Boi recently stopped by Hot 107.9 and spoke exclusively with hotspotatl.com about his forthcoming solo album, "Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty." A song from the album featuring Big Boi and his OutKast bandmate, Andre 3000, has surfaced! Check it out here!

Hip-hop's groupie of the moment, Kat Stacks, has addressed the video that surfaced of her getting slapped at the Pearl Bistro and Bar in Atlanta.

At last night's VH1 Hip-Hop Honors to the "Dirty South", Organized Noize, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, Uncle Luke, Master P and J Prince were treated with tribute performances. In addition to the individual accolades the program was broken down into regional honors as well, with performances paying homage to Atlanta, Miami and Texas.

Chris Brown continues to suffer the consequences of his offense against Rhianna. With 3 stops scheduled in the UK for his tour, Chris was forced to cancel after being forbidden access into the country. Keep reading for the full story…

Listen every weekday at 11:30am and 12:30pm as Maria More breaks down the biggest headlines inside the OMG Report. So, Gary Coleman’s ex-wife, Shannon Price has stooped to an all new low. Keep reading to find out what she did…

President Barack Obama bluntly defended his administration's response to the undersea gusher fouling the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, telling an interviewer he has met with experts to learn "whose ass to kick."