Waka Flocka Flame blasts off with Meek Mill in the trailer for “Let Dem Guns Blam,” another track off his sophomore album Triple F Life: Fans, Friends, & Family (June 12). “Friends turn to enemies, enemies turn to friends,” raps Waka on the street cut. Sneak a peek at the drama that awaits.

Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music family flew to Qatar in April to shoot the film Cruel Summer, but few photos were seen. In one of the rare images from the top-secret set, Mr. West poses with his crew including Pusha T, D’banj, CyHi Da Prynce, Big Sean, Mr Hudson, Hit-Boy, Teyana Taylor, and Q-Tip, who are all dressed in matching black-and-gold attire.

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During a day off from the “Club Paradise” tour, J. Cole stopped by DJ Drama’s radio show. The Roc Nation rapper discussed his “beef” with Diggy Simmons, touring with Drake, Waka Flocka Flame, and Meek Mill, and playing basketball with his tourmates. Cole, who is currently working on the follow-up to his debut Cole World: The Sideline Story, provided an update on his sophomore album and shared the direction of his joint project with Kendrick Lamar. Hear him out.

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Fresh off the debut of his new singing competition “Duets,” Robin Thicke joined his ABC family on the “Good Morning America” Summer Concert Series. The R&B crooner hit the outdoor stage to perform his soulful hits including “All Tied Up” and “Pretty Lil’ Heart,” also speaking with the “GMA” hosts.

“To be on stage with that kind of talent, it felt like a mini-awards show or something,” said Thicke of performing with fellow mentors Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Jennifer Nettles.

Watch him perform “All Tied Up” below.

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Pitbull aka Mr. 305 brought the party to the 212 with his hip-shaking performance on the “Today” Toyota Concert Series on Friday. The Miami rapper, who is currently traveling the globe on a world tour, rocked New York’s Rockefeller Plaza with his international hits including “Give Me Everything,” “I Know You Want Me,” “International Love,” and “Back in Time” off the Men in Black III soundtrack. Take a trip to Planet Pit.

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Gucci Mane provides the soundtrack to your Memorial Day weekend barbecue with his latest mixtape I’m Up, hosted by DJ Holiday, DJ J1, and DJ Trap-a-Holics. The 21 tracks feature a long guest list including T.I., Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Scarface, Jeremih, Fabolous, and Future, with production by Drumma Boy, Polow Da Don, Lex Luger, Detail, and more. Get your Gucci on with the download link below.

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Nelly Furtado has been busy promoting her new single all week long. On Thursday night, she returned to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to perform “Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)” off her upcoming album The Spirit Indestructible, due this September. Looking sexy in a black bodysuit, gold chain, and ponytail, Nelly kicked it into high gear with an energetic set featuring the hoop dancers from her music video.

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Janet Jackson wowed in white at the 19th Annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala during the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. The pop icon, who turned 46 earlier this month, was among the celebrity presenters on hand to help raise $10 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. The black-tie event, held at Hôtel du Cap in Cap d’Antibes, France, was also attended by Kim Kardashian, Kylie Minogue, and Jessie J.

The British pop star, who recently announced dates for her 2013 U.K. arena tour, showed some leg in a red leopard-print slit dress as she performed “Price Tag” for the rich and famous.

Peep more pics of the lovely ladies below.

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