The video has officially dropped today, after some very teasing behind the scenes photos released last week. Joe Budden hits back with the new joint “N.B.A.- Never Broke Again”, which can almost be assured after all the press the Jersey rapper has been getting from VH1′s Love & Hip Hop. The video features Taylor Gang’s Wiz Khalifa, who is Budden’s new-found rap acquaintance, as well as Bronx native “Excuse My French” rapper French Montana. The trio takes it to the basketball court with a play on words, you know  NBA (basketball themed video)? Makes sense. Read more and check the new video after the jump!

Just when we thought Hip-Hop beef might have reached its monthly stand still. Wale recently attended a Raptors vs. Wizards game, and while in attendance, the MMG star exchanged words with player Rudy Gay. NBA commentators of the game diss the rapper by saying, “I’m sure somebody on Twitter can tell me if they heard of Wale. He’s not Drake for sure.” Woo! Hit the jump to view video footage of the confrontation.

Who doesn’t want to be baling like a basketball player? The new single from Joe Budden will be “NBA (Never Broke Again)” and features Wiz Khalifa and French Montana, two of Hip-Hop’s biggest names? The combination will be featured on Joe Budden’s upcoming album No Love Lost. Check out the artwork for the single after the jump…

Last night’s 2012 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando, FL definitely lived up to all the hype, and the center of attention was none other than YMCMB. We all know how Cash Money show love for one another, so Nicki Minaj and Weezy sharing a kiss is no shocker. Nicki changed hairstyles at least 3 times throughout the night, while Lil Wayne rocked his new Trukfit clothing line, with a studded pair of million dollar Beats by Dr. Dre headphones to top it all off.

If the game wasn’t enough entertainment, both Nicki and Wayne had opening performances sharing the stage with Pitbull, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, and Nayer performing during the halftime show. But the real shocker was seeing Drake and Common share a laugh court-side of the All Star Game. I guess it’s safe to say everything is good between the two.

Drake and Common share a laugh during the 2012 NBA All Star Game

Check out more footage and pictures from the 2012 All Star Game Recap

Rihanna has just been announced as the headliner of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game tipping off on Sunday, February 20, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. Along side Lenny Kravitz, Josh Groban and Cee Lo Green as the main musical attractions for the NBA All-Star Game. Rihanna will perform her “Loud” hits “What’s My Name?” and “Only Girl” at halftime, while Kravitz will play his new single, “Come On Get It” during the player introductions.

Before tip-off, Josh Groban will perform the U.S. national anthem, while R&B singer Melanie Fiona will perform Canada’s.

RiRi did take to Twitter to express her excitement:

Singer Keri Hilson and Bruno Mars have been added to the pre-show line-up, hosted by Nick Cannon. They will perform on a special Magenta T-Mobile carpet, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the cell-phone company.

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