In what seems to be a "hell freezing over" scenario for Jay-Z fans, ?uestlove of The Roots has reportedly been advising Hova on his forthcoming Black Album, which is to be Mr. Carter's last LP.

According to messages posted by ?uestlove on the band's popular Reasonable Doubt is dope, but I know and he knows....that he has yet to make his Illmatic," said ?uest in the inaugural post.

Once revised with insight from Okayplayer's community, ?uest's dream configuration- a track listing which would idealistically result in a full-proof classic pointed to a return to Jay's Reasonable Doubts days. If it follows the wish list, the album would reunite Hov with original producer Ski, DJ Premier and loud mouth PAIN IN DA ASS, all who have been absent on Jay's last few albums. Besides advising on Freeway as the only guest appearance and proposing what would be a shocking collaboration with God's Son, whom ?uest referred to as Mr. Kelis Rodgers, the wish list also included surprise collaborations with The Beatnuts, DJ Quik and former Slum Village producer J-Dilla (F.K.A. Jay Dee), whom ?uest strongly advocated should be part of the album.

Hova's response noted that his and ?uest's lists were similar for the most part. "We're on the same page, (almost)," said Jay-z in his response to ?uest's list. He concluded his reply by adding, "I'll have Beatnuts, Jay Dee (who I love), fight this one out."

Furthermore, Mr. Carter's list revealed even more shocking than ?uest's as he plans to enlist legendary producers Rick Rubin and Marley Marl for his last album.
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Little Brother will be filming a segment for MTV's You Heard It Here First scheduled to air later this summer.

(sorry, MTV, cut actually you heard it here first on detroitbumps.com, whut? - Rob)
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P Diddy has inked a deal with Lincoln for a customized Sean John Navigator which will come equiped with special rims, leather Sean John seats, and an interior clock designed by jewelry designer of the hip hop stars, Jacob the Jeweler. There will only be 100 - 200,000 made, and they'll go for $85,000.00.

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There are rumors Royce da 5'9 has been contacted by Murder, Inc for a possible deal.

(Rob's opinion: they're just trying to continue their tired ass beef with Eminem by signing you Royce. Do not jump aboard a sinking ship)
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In albums that may never see the light if day news, Rakim's aftermath debut, Oh My God, will now officially not be released until sometime after this summer. Officially there is no reason, but rumor has it the handful of completed tracks were sent back to the lab by the label who felt Ra was killin' the tracks lyrically, but the hooks needed some work.