By Rahman J. Dukes

Round of applause for USA Mens Basketball team who brought back the gold yesterday after beating out Spain in a close game winning 100-107. The final game was a nail biter for the star studded roster that included Kobe, Bryant, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and this years NBA Finals MVP, LeBron James. Following the win the champagne began to flow as the team celebrated their win with none other than Queens rap legend Nas. Read More...

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Fresh off releasing the Ludacris featured "What U Mean" Mississippi's very own Big K.R.I.T. comes through with another visual for his new single "Me And My Old School." In his latest video K.R.I.T. shows off his love for the car culture with some help from H-town's Slim Thug and Lil Keke.

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VIBE Magazine's JUICE issue doesn't hit newsstands for a few weeks but hang tight, we got a behind the scenes sneak peek at the upcoming cover. The good folks over at VIBE laced RapFix with a first look at the making of the cover with the lovely and talented Azealia Banks. The official copy will be released to the public on August 28th and features Banks, EDM phenom DJ Diplo (a first foray into the culture for VIBE), reality TV chef Roble Ali, Rachel Johnson, Luke James and more.

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The ROC is in the building and Memphis Bleek is the representa. VH1 reality star "Love & Hip-Hop" actor Benzino will also stop by the RapFix Live set.

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Raymond "Benzino" Scott has quickly become one of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta's favorite new cast member with his budding relationship with singer Karlie Redd and those heart-to-heart advice sessions with Stevie J. But years before reality TV, Benzino cemented his reputation in hip-hop as a controversial rapper and media executive. Read More...

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The hip-hop action on MTV continued with Mississippi native Big K.R.I.T. coming through with his new video for the single "What U Mean." On the all black and white clip K.R.I.T. gets an assist from fellow Dirty South brethren Ludacris.

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For his new video Ludacris and a few friends put the traditional video set antics aside and throw a pool party for his new single 'Jingalin." Relishing in the good old southern summer time weather, Luda holds down the scene backed by a bevy of beautiful women and homeys on hand to catch the action.

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With his highly anticipated God Forgives I Don't album just two days away Rick Ross unveils the video for his New Orleans inspired single "Hold Me Back." Rozay and his Maybach Music Group invade the 9th Ward and other hood areas to paint the perfect picture to match his vivid bars.

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The gang is all here. Yesterday Bronx bomber Fat Joe got a few of his superstar rap pals at the same location to shoot the video for his beloved hip-hop collaboration "Pride And Joy" in New York City. Kanye West, Jadakiss, Miguel, Busta Rhymes, DJ Khaled, Miguel and more were all on set for the 2012 hip-hop version of De La Soul's clasic hit "Buddy." Stay tuned for more coverage on "Pride And Joy" from MTV News but for now enjoy the flicks. More photos from the set after the jump. Read More...

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Today singer Usher, his ex-wife Tameka Foster-Raymond and biological dad Ryan Glover, family and friends will wave goodbye to Kile Glover today in whats expected to be an emotional funeral service. The young teenager passed away last Saturday after his heart failed when he was removed from life support and many supporters are expected to pack the Wieuca Road Baptist Church where the service will be held. Read More...

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