50 Cent drops the video for “Ni**as Be Schemin’” off his latest mixtape The Big 10. On May 22, he will release his first Gangsta Grillz mixtape The Lost Tape, hosted by DJ Drama.

The G-Unit rapper was recently hospitalized and had to cancel his promo activities. “Do not do a @djdrama gangsta grillz this is all I get,” he tweeted along with a photo of him in the hospital with stuffed animals. “Ain’t this a b*tch. I give 15 tracks you give me this.”

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Nick Cannon stands up against hate in the powerful video for “Die Young,” the first single off his upcoming album, due later this year. In the black-and-white visuals, the rapper/actor cries out for teens who were bullied because of their looks or sexual orientation. A shirtless Nick stands against a wall as he is stoned by bullies while tears roll down his face.

“Both the video and the song are deeply personal, and the track addresses real issues that so many people deal with each day,” explained Nick.

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Mary J. Blige channels her inner rock goddess on “Any Way You Want It,” her cover of Journey’s 1980s hit. The song appears on the soundtrack to Rock of Ages, the ’80s musical in which she plays gentlemen’s club owner Justice. The star-studded cast includes Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Russell Brand, Julianne Hough, and Alec Baldwin. See Mary take charge in the film, which opens in theaters on June 15.

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2 Chainz goes in for the kill in the video for “Murder,” his killer collaboration with Kreayshawn off last year’s mixtape T.R.U. REALigion. The murderous MCs link up in a haunted house in the gory visuals, directed by Alex Nazari. The Def Jam rapper sneaks up on his partner as she cooks in the kitchen, preparing a meal of bloody meat.

“We’re doing all kinda of crazy things like eating people, killing people,” explained Kreayshawn, who has collaborated with 2 Chainz on “Breakfast,” the new single off her debut album Somethin’ Bout Kreay.

Watch the murderous plot unfold below.

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Young Jeezy heads West in the video for “Way Too Gone,” the Future-assisted cut off his latest album TM:103: Hustlerz Ambition. The Snowman gets love from L.A. as he hits the stage at the House of Blues on Sunset Blvd. during his “Hustlerz Ambition” tour. The black-and-white clip features cameos from Warren G, DJ Quik, and Ne-Yo, and testimonials from some of Jeezy’s most dedicated fans.

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“If you’re getting money, put your hands in the air,” commands Travis Porter on “Aww Yeah.” The hip-hop trio shakes things up as they ride through the streets and party with the ladies in the accompanying video.

The group’s debut album From Day 1, due May 29, features appearances from Tyga, 2 Chainz, Mike Posner, and Jeremih, along with production by Diplo and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.

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Diggy Simmons lives in the moment in the Clifton Bell-directed video for “Two Up,” a cut off his debut album Unexpected Arrival. The 17-year-old hip-hop phenom keeps his hands to the sky in the celebratory video, taking in the view from the stage and partying with his fans. JetSetters up.

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Even when things get rough, Precious Paris stays loyal to her man in the video for “Do Your Thing,” a cut off her mixtape From Paris With Love. G-Unit’s first female rap signee plays Bonnie to her Clyde (Shaun White) in the clip, which co-stars her labelmate Kidd Kidd. Watch the continuation to her “Everything OK” video below.

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