Cassie rolls with the Bawse in the video for “Numb,” the first visual off her new mixtape RockaByeBaby. The Bad Boy singer takes a walk down Hollywood Blvd., strolls on the beach at sunset, and cruises down a dark road at night in the clip, directed by Alex Nazari (2 Chainz, 50 Cent).

“I make music to numb your brain,” she sings, while Rozay stunts on his verse.

RockaByeBaby drops April 11 featuring Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa, Pusha T, French Montana, Too $hort, Fabolous, Jeremih, and Ester Dean, plus production from Mike WiLL Made It, James Fauntleroy, Rob Holladay, Da Internz, and Young Chop.

“This mixtape is about more than just music, it’s about the art, the visuals and the people,” said Cassie. “I wanted to release RockaByeBaby to show my appreciation to the supporters that have been there from day one and always believed in me and my art. My goal was to make a tape that you could vibe too and that people could enjoy from the beginning until the end. I want this to be what you listen to when you need to escape.”

Watch the “Numb” video and see the tracklisting below.

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Rick Ross has come under fire for his suggestive lyrics on Rocko’s single “U.O.E.N.O.,” on which he raps about slipping a molly in a woman’s drink and taking her home. The Maybach Music boss has responded to the controversy, calling it all a misunderstanding.

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Maybach O assembles the troops for the remix to his Self Made, Vol. 2 single “M.I.A.” Maybach Music’s resident crooner ups the ante with Rick Ross, French Montana, and Rockie Fresh, who all tack on verses to the R&B jam. Go “M.I.A.” with MMG.

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Bad Boy once again joins forces with MMG in the video for Cassie’s “Numb.” With two weeks to go until her mixtape #RockaByeBaby drops, the Bad Girl debuts the trailer for the song featuring Rick Ross.

“I make music to numb your brain,” she sings as she poses on the beach, while Rozay smokes a cigar.

Cassie also recently shot a video for “Paradise” with Wiz Khalifa. Due April 11, #RockaByeBaby is set to feature appearances from Meek Mill, Jeremih, and 2 Chainz.

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After teasing with “The Beginning,” John Legend debuts “Who Do We Think We Are,” the first single from his fourth album, Love in the Future. The G.O.O.D. Music crooner makes no apologies on the soulful jam, while Rozay rolls in his riches on his luxurious verse.

The follow-up to 2008′s Evolver was produced by Legend, Kanye West, and Dave Tozer, and will arrive on June 25 via Columbia/G.O.O.D. Music.

“I’m so excited to release this project. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed making this album with a team of incredibly gifted producers and co-writers,” said Legend. “Every day we went to the studio with the goal to create something beautiful, to make the best album of my career. After all the writing and arranging and re-mixing and editing, it’s finally time for the world to hear it.”

The video for “Who Do We Think We Are” was filmed in New York earlier this month and is set to premiere in mid-April.

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It’s going down in the desert. Meek Mill and Rick Ross suit up and storm Las Vegas in the video for their anthem “Believe It” off Meek’s debut Dreams and Nightmares. The dapper dons ride out in style in their blacked-out whips, hitting up the casino where they party with some bad chicks and throw stacks of cash.

Meek is gearing up for the release of his mixtape Dreamchasers 3 on May 6. It will include his remix to Drake’s “Started From the Bottom.”

Watch MMG take over the desert in the clip below.

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As one of the original hip-hop moguls, Master P stakes his claim as the “HNIC (Head Ni**a in Charge).” The bossy anthem features a boastful verse from Rick Ross (“They be watchin’ my Twitter, gotta watch what I post”) and an Auto-Tuned hook courtesy of T-Pain.

“Made more money than your favorite rapper, bitch, when I was on the streets,” proclaims the No Limit founder.

The song is reportedly set to appear on Master P’s upcoming mixtape.

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BET celebrated the best in music and fashion at “Rip the Runway,” which aired on Wednesday night. Kelly Rowland and Boris Kodjoe co-hosted the 9th annual event from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, with performances from hip-hop and R&B’s brightest young stars including Meek Mill, Jaden Smith, Trinidad James, Sevyn Streeter, and more.

Trinidad James provided the soundtrack for spring breakers with his singles “Female$ Welcomed” and “All Gold Everything,” while bikini-clad models served up some eye candy. Jaden Smith showcased his MSFT clothing line and his rhymes with the “MSFTS Anthem.” Even his younger sister Willow made an appearance at the end.

Meek Mill brought out Rick Ross for an explosive performance of “Believe It,” while their MMG comrade Omarion serenaded the plus-size girls with “M.I.A.”

Chris Brown’s CBE signee Sevyn impressed with her debut single “I Like It,” and R&B newcomer Luke James delivered a grown and sexy performance of “I.O.U.”

If you missed it, check out some of the fashionable performances below.

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