I was wondering what happened with them. I guess we now know, though I can’t wait to hear 5 Cent’s response.

Mannie Fresh talks about his time at Def Jam, his relationship to Jay-Z, not being able to clear a Lil Wayne verse with Cash Money Records and more during the Red Bull Music Academy 2011 in Madrid. More after the jump.

It really only makes sense, giving that Rick Ross is supposed to be holding a role in her next project. We’ll see.

On the MMG side, Warner Bros.’ Manda says that a “Self Made, Vol. 2″ could arrive as early as late January and that Mill’s proper debut is expected to be released in March. As for the further expansion of MMG’s roster, including a rumored partnership with veteran MC Trina, Manda will only say that Ross “is constantly looking for new talent.”

The pause of the week goes to Young Jack Thriller. Lol.

Google talks to Drake before his performance at Google Music’s launch event in Los Angeles. Hear him share his thoughts on the strength of the Nicki Minaj/Lil Wayne/Drake trifecta, remember wise words from Kendrick Lamar and sing praise for his collaborators Jamie XX and Rihanna.

I see more and more how much Prodigy has grown mind-wise since his bid.

If you hadn’t heard, his latest opus, Take Care, enters the charts at #1 this week, with just under 650K sold.

So, apparently he’s making a visual-themed album. Great.

I seldom have the opportunity to experience hip-hop and its artistry in Arizona, when The Smoker’s Club Tour rolled through I was given a moment to catch up with Smoke DZA for a quick discussion… I typically find myself traveling the Earth to get a glimmer of an interview of an artist I support, so it was that much sweeter to do this in my own backyard. This was probably one of my hardest interviews ever. Naturally Smoke DZA is a very relaxed person, so my tempered off-the-wall personality asking questions to someone so ‘chill’ was like mini-root canals with a Novacane drip, but practice makes perfect right? Right!

Our FaceTime discussion included the “Kushed Gawd” speaking on the response he’s been getting from Rolling Stoned, how being rap-oriented in his youth benefits him now, and advice to his former self. Our off camera conversation included a discussion of dreams of brand expansion past rapping into movies and more. – Miss Dimplez

We speak on him changing his name to 2 Chainz, going solo away from Playaz Circle, his new mixtape T.R.U. Religion, whether or not he’s going to sign with a Major or stay independent like Mac Miller, his campaign the past year to get where he is, whether or not he’s making more $ now or when he was signed w/ DTP w/ Playaz Circle, how Wu Tang Clan influenced him, and the upcoming features he’s gonna be on (MGK Wild Boy Remix, & Wale Bait Remix) and more!

I know that his career obviously isn’t the focal point here, though I can’t help but wonder what’s next for Soulja Boy…….if anything.

I’m still quite on the fence with this Occupy movement…..mainly because I’m not sure it’s really going to make much of a difference to the 1%. I do hope that I’m wrong.

While there be speaks on the important things in life, such as his role in Happy Feet 2 and Serena Williams’ assets.

Dr. Dre’s latest protege drops by Sway’s radio show to speak on Dr. Dre. And his project. Obviously. War Music is out now.

Check out her performance after the jump. Talk That Talk is out now.

Young Jeezy is back on his winning streak. TM103: Hustlerz Ambition drops next month.

So, apparently Michael Jackson wanted beats similar to Noreaga’s ‘Superthug’…who would’ve thought? Check out Pharrell speak on this, Hip-Hop in VA, where he grew up and more. The rest of the clips are after the jump. Spotted on Huffington Post.