10-time Billboard Music Award winner 50 Cent will be among the presenters for the award show…

The 2015 Billboard Music Awards returns to ABC on Sunday, May 17, at 8 p.m. ET and will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas…

Ludacris will co-host with supermodel (and Legend’s wife) Chrissy Teigen…

STREAM SNOOP DOGG’S ALBUM BUSH ON ITUNES ONE WEEK BEFORE MAY 12^TH DATE

SNOOP & PHARRELL WILLIAMS SHARE EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT TO ALBUM CREATION IN NEW VIDEO

NEW SINGLE ‘CALIFORNIA ROLL’ PLAYED HOURLY ON iHEARTRADIO; PRE-ORDER ALBUM NOW AND RECEIVE NEW SONG ‘CALIFORNIA ROLL’ FEATURING STEVIE WONDER IMMEDIATELY

Entertainment icon Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams have shared exclusive insight into the creation of select tracks, including “California Roll” featuring Stevie Wonder, off of Snoop Dogg’s new album BUSH in advance of the May 12^th release date. Fans can get an intimate look of the creative process between the two online here: http://smarturl.it/BUSHtracksSnoop Dogg shared a pre-release stream of his highly anticipated album BUSH on iTunes radio, a full week prior to its official release on May 12^th. The album’s new single “California Roll” was rolled out in style for Snoop followers, with iHeartRadio having played the new track hourly on their Urban and Urban AC stations and at various times throughout the day at select Urban AC Stations.

Whether you’re a Def Squad Head or a lover of pranksters, Redman’s episode of “MTV: Cribs” is that of legend. At a time when celebrities—especially rappers were showing gold-leaf wallpaper, infinity pools, personal chefs and garages that looked like Italian car dealerships, Reggie Noble was the antithesis.

In year 2000, Redman welcomed “Cribs” to his pad in Staten Island, New York. From a refrigerator/freezer that had both fish-sticks and a box of $1 bills, a tired shower-curtain, a messy floorspace, two turntables (and an early Stones Throw Records 12″), and a passed-out cousin on the carpet—Redman was a man of the people. Even with a platinum album, a movie deal, and a position as one of Def Jam Records’ flagship artists, Funk Doc was (and is) an Everyman.

Now 15 years old, Thrillst and author Chris Faraone looked back at the moment. “An Oral History of Redman’s Notorious MTV Cribs Episode” brings back Red’, MTV producers, and even the sleepy cousin to reflect on the moment.

“While everybody was trying to show a lavish house, the lavish life of living, that’s not always the case,” Redman explained, looking back. “Not every entertainer’s living lavish. They may have a more lavish set on the street, but it’s still real for a lot of cats out here in the entertainment game. We’re okay, but we’re not rich, and that’s what I wanted to display to my fans… I always try and think about what the ‘hood would say when I do things.”

Red’ added that he originally purchased the home in Shaolin as “a real-estate project,” but Method Man’s band-mate found he liked the seclusion of the townhouse, away from his Newark hometown, and the glamor of New York City.

“They show up fucking early,” Redman recalled, who was notably drowsy during the taping. “I wanted to at least clean up a bit, since I ain’t have any real furniture in there and shit, and I thought I had a little bit of time and I didn’t. When they knocked on the door I was still sleepy-eyed and they were like, ‘You know what, this is good, let’s just roll with it.” He adds, “We just winged it.” The history retrospective debunks the popular myth that the episode was staged, accentuated, or simply “faked” for humor and publicity’s sake. “Everything you see was real. It’s just everyday life for us.”

In a moment that has certainly been a highlight in Redman’s 25-year career, the MC stresses that being real is key. “Once you do things and keep things 100% with yourself, you can never lose.”

At a time when social media has allowed artists to be more accessible to fans, was Redman ahead of the curve in keeping it real during the last days of the “shiny suit era”?

Check the vid here… http://www.wimp.com/bestcribs/

The Game continues to look to being the enforcer in these beefs.

Gearing up for the release of ‘The Documentary 2′ album, he’s back in the blogs, this time for trying to enter the beef between Young Thug and Lil’ Wayne.

The former G-Unit member was at a concert talking tough towards Thugger Thugger, for disrespecting Weezy.

“My nigga Tune ain’t never been Hollywood, he’s just Hollygrove… Anybody fuckin’ with Tune got a problem with me. I will f*** Young Thug up, on piru, nigga!”

Diddy surprises at # 1 with $735 Million

The Dr. is not doing too bad either at # 2 with $700 Million

Jay Z comes in at # 3 with $550 Million

At # 4… 50 has far more than his 50 cent moniker… $155 Million in the bank…

Birdman shouldn’t feel bad coming in last on this list… # 5 with $150 Million

Guest Stars and Performers for New Season Also Include Ne-Yo, Fabolous, Pete Wentz, Fetty Wap, T-Pain, A$AP Ferg, Nick Young, French Montana, Fat Joe, Rae Sremmurd and Ty Dolla $ign

MTV2 Launches #BestofWNO Social Voting Competition to Determine Fans’ Favorite Moments from 10 Years of “Wild ‘N Out”

New York, NY (April 30, 2015) – MTV2 today announced that its highest-rated series ever, “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out,” will return to the network for a seventh season summer run with 12 all-new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 10 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. The season seven premiere night will feature two all-new episodes, as a new slate of special guests and performers will take the stage for the hit series that mixes lightning fast comedic improv, head-to head competition and cutting edge entertainment where only the funniest survive. Four additional episodes of the seventh season will air later in 2015.

“Everybody needs to get ready for what is without a doubt the best, wildest, and funniest season in ‘Wild ‘N Out’ history,” said Nick Cannon. “When we taped the new season, the studio audience in New York went crazy and I know the fans at home watching will feel the same. As we celebrate 10 years of ‘Wild ‘N Out’ this year, we’ll continue to add to the show’s immense legacy with the biggest names in comedy and music.”

The incredible roster of celebrity guests and performers for season seven includes Kevin Hart, Jordin Sparks, Shaquille O’Neal, Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo, Zendaya, Fabolous, Pete Wentz, Fetty Wap, T-Pain, A$AP Ferg, Nick Young, French Montana, Fat Joe, Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla $ign, Migos, Mack Wilds, DJ Drama, Ray J, Lil Duval, O.T. Genasis, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, Dej Loaf, K Camp and the hosts of Power 105’s The Breakfast Club.

2015 also marks the 10th anniversary of the first “Wild ‘N Out” premiere in 2005. In order to celebrate the milestone, MTV2 today is launching #BestofWNO, a social voting competition across several platforms to determine fans’ favorite moments from the first six seasons of the show. From April 30 through May 6, seven different categories will be voted on by fans: “Favorite All-Star” (showcased via GIFs on MTV2 Twitter); “Favorite Game” (showcased via video on MTV2 Instagram); “Favorite Wildstyle Moment” (showcased via video on MTV2 YouTube); “Favorite Wild ‘N Out Girl” (showcased via photos on MTV2 Instagram); “Favorite Wild ‘N Out Song” (showcased via video on MTV2 Tumblr); “Favorite Cast Member” (showcased via photos on “Wild ‘N Out” Facebook); and “Wildest Moment” (showcased via video on MTV2 Vine). The winners of each competition will be featured on MTV2 in the days leading up to the season seven premiere.

“Wild ‘N Out” is hosted by Nick Cannon, who is head of the highly successful multi-media company NCredible Entertainment, which produces a myriad of TV and film projects. In addition to “Wild ‘N Out,” Cannon also stars in NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and BET’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood.”

MTV2 achieved its highest-rated quarter in its nearly 20-year history during Q1 of 2015, extending its streak of seven consecutive quarters of year over year growth. MTV2’s first quarter success was driven by original hit series “Guy Code” and “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out,” each of which was watched by more than 15 million viewers. Showing no signs of slowing down, the network kicked off Q2 with new improv comedy series “MTV2’s Joking Off,” which ranks as one of the top shows in its time period for Teens and Male Teens since its April 1 premiere.

“Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out” is Executive Produced by Nick Cannon and Michael Goldman for NCredible Entertainment. Nile Evans serves as Show Runner and Executive Producer. Chris McCarthy, Paul Ricci and Candida Boyette-Clemons are Executive Producers for MTV2.

For more information, visit MTV2.com ​

About MTV2

MTV2 is a leading male-minded lifestyle brand for the Millennial generation. Distributed in more than 80 million homes, it’s the No. 1 channel for males 12-34 among networks available in under 90 million homes. MTV2’s programming is fueled by comedic originals, music and cultural commentary that is curated with its audience. As a sibling network of MTV, MTV2 is an incubator and proving ground for rising young comedians, musicians and entertainers. MTV2 is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.