LIL WAYNE CALLS FUNK FLEX FROM RIKERS

Well its good that Wayne is still in good spirit. You can tell from this conversation that he is hungry and ready to get out. Cant blame him. Free Weezy

DR DRE. AND EMINEM COVER VIBE

Here is a sneak preview of the interview. Hits newstands soon. Cop that.

What was the best thing someone said about you? Was there ever a hot Eminem diss?
Um, no. [Laughs.] Nah, I’m kidding. Shit, there was a couple of lines Everlast said like, “You ain’t running up on me with no empty gun.” I know that there is a lot of shit that I would have said about me.

Do you think about your own death?
Yeah, I do. A lot. I think about it a lot. I try not to think about it but I do and it creeps me the fuck out. It creeps me out because they say that if I got to the hospital two hours later then I would be gone. I think about that a lot. When I lay in bed at night is when I think about it the most. It creeps me out man.

What were your thoughts when you heard that your 8 Mile co-star Brittany Murphy had passed?
It was crazy. It’s crazy. It’s crazy because at one point we were very close and she was a really good person. It’s crazy when you see things not just with her but just all these things that are happening in Hollywood with people in music, with people in acting . . .

. . . famous people.
Famous people. Famous people are overdosing at alarming rates and—that almost sounded like a commercial. Wow.

It sounded like a Sally Struthers commercial. “Please give to this charity.”
Right. But they are. And it’s one of those things man where you’re famous, doctors will kiss your ass because they love the celebrity. “Oh, I can call up Eminem and get him on the phone right now. Oh, hi Marshall, how are you doing? Do you need that [prescription]?” There are doctors that will give you certain things just because of who you are.

Pepa Gets on the Reality TV Show Bandwagon

Sandra "Pepa" Denton, of the female rap duo, Salt-N-Pepa, is the latest celebrity attempting to salvage her career with a reality TV show, "Let's Talk About Pep." Pep and her cast members, Kittie a.k.a. Kali Troy, Joumana Kidd and Jacque Reid dish out the details with radio host Angela Yee. Make no mistake about it -- the show is not another "Real Housewives of Atlanta;" in fact, they liken it to "Sex and the City" -- but I'm sure the general cattiness will be prevalent as well.

It premieres on Monday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 p.m. on VH1. Watch the trailer below:

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From the looks of it, this may actually be interesting. SMH at "Your toes taste like meatloaf." Really?

Jay Sean: "With Hard Work and a Big Dream, Things Can Come True"

Jay Sean, the Cash Money recording artist who sings "Down," catches up with fellow Brit Tim Westwood and addresses how his road to stardom began.

Soulja Boy: "I Keep My Ear to the Streets"

Soulja Boy pays Tim Westwood a visit while on his European tour. They talk chains, rumors, signing UK artists, Chris Brown deleting his Twitter page, an upcoming UK mixtape, tattoos, cars and more.

Angie Stone Has Been through the Wire and Emerges with a New Album

Angie Stone discusses the meaning of her fifth studio album, "Unexpected," with Ms. Drama, as well as rumors, D'Angelo and more.

Snoop Dogg and Travis Barker Join Forces to Celebrate Important 10ths

Snoop Dogg is celebrating his 10th album, while Travis Barker is commemorating the 10th anniversary of Famous Stars and Straps. The guys are planning a party in their honor. Watch as they practice Snoop's "I Wanna Rock" off "Malice in Wonderland."

Drake Describes the Sound of "Thank Me Later"

Drake gives the listeners a clue into his highly anticipated first album, "Thank Me Later. Featured artists Lil Wayne, Jay-, Kanye, Young Jeezy and others provide an "eclectic mix."

Rihanna Says She Respects Lady Gaga

"I have to say, I have so much respect for original artists and artists who aren't afraid to do what they want to do. That's what I respect most, so she's awesome."

Watch an extended series of Rihanna interview clips at MTV.com.

Nicki Minaj and Mack Maine Stop By "106 & Park"

The two Young Money artists unveil the music video for "Bedrock."

Drake: "It's Cool to Hear Now, But I Know In 10 Years It Will Actually Mean Something"

Drake shares his reactions to his Grammy Award nominations, which he says may be a major first for the music industry.

50 Cent Is "So So So Disrespectful"

Fif speaks on Tiger Woods, Jay-Z beef, Rick Ross' baby's momma, Joe Budden's ex, Soulja Boy and more.

R. Kelly Speaks on Others' Opinions of Him

Given R. Kelly's track record, it's no surprise that other artists have passed judgments about him. But, he does make good music though. It's hard for people to separate the two.

Melanie Fiona: "It's a Great Situation ..."

This Toronto native burst onto the scene with her first single, "Give It To Me Right." Now she's on her way to the top. Find out more about Ms. Fiona in this HipHollywood exclusive interview.

Del the Funkee Homosapien on His New Album and Working with His Cousin, Ice Cube

Del the Funkee Homosapien. Now that's a name I haven't heard in quite some time. He's gearing up for a comeback, however, and currently is in the studio preparing for the release of his new album.

Side note: He looks as grimey as ever.

Busta's Got "The Chemo" to Cure The Industry's Cancer

Busta Rhymes is hard at work, crafting his ninth studio album masterpiece, titled "The Chemo."

"I called the album 'The Chemo' because it seems like the industry and music overall is dying slowly," Busta told Billboard.com. "The cancer that's stricken the business is killing the music, not only from a business standpoint, but also the value of the content and the creativity behind it. I just want to start the first stage of chemotherapy treatment that needs to take place and hopefully inspire others to do their part and contribute to different stages of the cure."

The followup to 2009's "Back on My B.S." is slated for an early 2010 release.

Spotted at Billboard.com

50 Cent on "Chelsea Lately"

Fif heads to the set of "Chelsea Lately" to promote his upcoming album and film,"Before I Self Destruct," his fragrance "Power," his book, sex and more.

Emilio Rojas: "I Make Good Music That's Relatable"

Emilio Rojas, who hails from Rochester, New York, sat down with Karmaloop TV and shares how he fell in love with hip hop, working with Green Lantern, his upcoming "The Natural" mixtape and his philosophy about fashion.

Lil Scrappy's On His Grustle

"O-K-K-K!"

Rihanna Speaks on Domestic Violence and Her Future, Clips 1-4

Says she's open to helping other girls who have been in similar abusive situations

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Says both she and Chris Brown should learn from experience and share

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Says the Diane Sawyer interview was a relief

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Says she's a strong, fearless, brave, risk-taker today

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