Billboard's Bill Werde sat down with Janelle Monae for a short interview touching on the concept for her albums to date, her live show and more. Check it out below.

On Friday, I mentioned that Rick Ross' new mixtape "The Albert Anastasia EP" would include a Diddy-featured intro.

You can now pick up the mixtape for free through OnSMASH. The link comes care of Diddy. "The Albert Anastasia EP" also features contributions from Styles P, Yo Gotti, Birdman, Trey Songz, John Legend, Ne-Yo, Kool G Rap, Triple C's and Masspike Miles.

According to DJ Khaled's Twitter, a music video for "All I Do is Win (Remix)" was shot today. The song features Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Fat Joe, Swizz Beatz and T-Pain. He subsequently posted photos with Diddy, Fabolous and Rick Ross and Diddy and Nicki Minaj.

In an interview with BlackTree TV, Diddy shared the story of a trip to Los Angeles back in the early nineties, in an attempt to sign singer Christopher Williams to Uptown Records. He says Andre Harrell told him he'd have a job if he was successful. And he was. They also talk about "Get Him to the Greek," success and more. Warning: there is some vulgarity.

Since at least February, we've known that Diddy had been working in the studio with retired actor Joaquin Phoenix, who had reportedly given up his former trade to pursue a career in rap.

But, earlier this month, there was heightened speculation that it all may be a hoax. Not so, says Diddy.

Speaking to MTV, Diddy confirmed doing a record with Phoenix, said that the rap move was "for real" and that, if it isn't, "he tricked me." Check out the clip below.

Rick Ross' soon to be released mixtape, "The Albert Anastasia EP," features an intro from Diddy, the aptly titled "Diddy Intro," which Nah Right says was produced by Infamous.


Via SOHH.com.

Here is a fun, if vulgar, interview that MetaCafe conducted with Diddy. I guess this is a term we can expect to hear a fair amount now.

On May 27, Janelle Monae performed "Tightrope" on "Lopez Tonight." Check out the performance below.

Rap-Up.com and DrJays.com have photos from the May 26 launch of Diddybeats in New York. The festivities included Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine and Noel Lee, the founder of Monster Cable. Chip Chick also has a 10 minute video clip, which you can check out below.

Here are Bad Boy's positions on the most recent Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released yesterday. Janelle Monae's "The ArchAndroid: Suites II and III" debuts and Dirty Money's "Hello Good Morning" continues moving upward in every way.

Albums

The Billboard 200

17. "The ArchAndroid: Suites II and III" by Janelle Monae (debut).

Top Current Albums

16. "The ArchAndroid: Suites II and III" by Janelle Monae (debut).

Top Internet Albums

17. "The ArchAndroid: Suites II and III" by Janelle Monae (debut).

Tastemakers

8. "The ArchAndroid: Suites II and III" by Janelle Monae (debut).

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