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With the release date (June 25th for those sleeping under a rock) for Born Sinner, J. Cole revists the creative process behind the production of his “Power Trip” single with Miguel. Click here to watch the official video and head to iTunes to support.

Towards the end of the clip (7:04 mark to be exact), Cole also plays a pretty dope beat he made for Jay-Z. Will it ever be used? Only time will tell.

PREVIOUS: J. Cole – Maine On Fire [Unreleased]

In order to avoid any conflicts with his new Roc Nation Sports endeavor, Jay-Z followed NBA rules and has relinquished his ownership in the Brooklyn Nets. Utilizing his Life+Times website, Hov (who was recently reported to be apart of the first music industry billionaire couple w/ Beyonce) penned a letter about the situation. Read after the jump.

Being a member of the Nets organization surpassed some of my greatest ambitions. It was never about an investment; it was about the NETS and Brooklyn. My job as an owner is over but as a fan it has just begun. I’m a Brooklyn Net forever. It’s been an honor to work with Mikhail Prokhorov, Dmitry Razumov, Christophe Charlier, ONEXIM Sports and Entertainment, Brett Yormark and all the wonderful people involved in making the Nets first class. My sincerest thanks goes to Bruce Ratner, who first introduced the idea of moving the Nets to Brooklyn. A thank you and deepest appreciation goes to the fans. You are the lifeblood of any team.

The Nets have made their mark on the NBA and as they enter a new era, Roc Nation does as well; as we embark on Roc Nation Sports. Our newest endeavor is committed to building the brands of professional athletes as we have done for some of today’s top music artists. For Roc Nation Sports to function at its full potential, NBA rules stipulate that I relinquish my ownership in the Brooklyn Nets. It was a tough decision but as I stated earlier, it’s not about ownership. Congratulations to The Nets on a great season and making the playoffs! I will always be a Brooklyn Net.

The Brooklyn Nets will make their NBA playoff debut this Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. Click here for the full schedule (and to talk trash to other basketball fans).

Miguel delivers his brand new Clark Jackson-directed visual for the remix to “How Many Drinks” alongside Kendrick Lamar. His new LP, Kaleidoscope Dream, is out now on iTunes.

PREVIOUS: Miguel On The Breakfast Club… Again (Video)

Luda returns with his brand new Young Jeezy-assisted anthem “Raised In The South” off the upcoming DTP Records Presents I Don’t Give A Fuck mixtape, coming soon.

PREVIOUS: Justin Bieber – All Around The World f. Ludacris (Video)

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Made for DJ Steph Floss, PMK and Eighty 81 have come together to craft this pair of Nike Air Force 1 Low Bespoke, which is definitely has school spirit. The shoe sports a unique design along the upper, which is constructed primarily from wool.

Meanwhile, leather branding, patchwork, and pins are put to use, and definitely add even more depth to this already busy look. Aside from the use of materials and pins, what also catches your eye is the blend of colors, which include blue, brown, gold, and yellow. Would you rock this pair of Nike Air Force 1s?

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This is a new side of Elle Varner.

One of our favorite fresh faces gets in touch with her sensual side in the video for her sexy single “I Don’t Care”. In the new visual, she gets familiar with her good looking co-star all while story lines play out of other interracial and same-sex couples who have to deal with society hating on their love affairs.  But with a little defiance, love dramatically conquers all.

So far, Elle has remained consistent with releasing compelling videos to accompany her single choices. [Refill is a personal favorite.] She’s definitely going to be one of those soulful artists who will be around for years to come.

Watch the video below:

In promotion and anticipation of their first debut under G.O.O.D. Music, the entire crew including Big Sean, Pusha-T, Common were there to support the group and their upcoming music.  Unfortunately the G.O.O.D. Music leader Kanye West was not in attendance, however the rest of the guys held it down for the team and gave their fans a much-needed update on their Cruel Summer project.

Check it out for yourself and be sure to leave your thoughts below in the comments section.

Signed, Rick Jeffries

Draya Michele: Here is the lovely Draya Michele from SHOW MAG 22. You can see Draya in Basketball Wives L.A on VH1.

Make sure to follow her on Twitter @Drayaface

  Check out Kendrick’s cover for his upcoming album! Click below for the deluxe edition….