Hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse debuted its music video for "The One" on MTV earlier today. Directed by esteemed indie hip-hop director Rik Cordero, the video shows Royce, Joell, Budden, and Crooked-I performing after a night of hardcore drinking and partying. Watch: Slaughterhouse - "The One" Video

Most people either love or hate Jay-Z. The Game can't seem to make up his mind. Game hurled subliminal disses at Jay-Z on "One Blood" and later changed it to a shoutout while performing the song at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, just 2 months later.

Less than week after apologizing to G-Unit for his issues with them, Game seems to have renewed his love/hate relationship with the Jiggaman. Why exactly the Compton MC remains eternally committed to whoring himself for attention is anyone's guess.

I don't expect Jay to respond, but I wouldn't mind if he did. It could be exciting or lame. Either way, both men would probably log a few more CD sales, with Blueprint 3 and Game's new album both on the horizon. After the hoopla dies down, Game will then apologize and move on to his next big name target.

• The Game - "I'm So Wavy (Jay-Z Diss)"

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Jay-Z has dethroned last year's Hip-Hop Cash King, 50 Cent, to snag the title for the 2nd time. According to Forbes, the Brooklyn hip-hop mogul raked in a whopping $35 million between June 2008 and June 2009.

Forbes' 2009 Hip-Hop Cash Kings list is remarkably identical to the 2008 lineup. Diddy comes it at #2 with $30 million. Kanye West checks in at #3 with $25 million. 50 Cent and Akon round up the Top 5 with $20 million apiece.

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BBQ season is in full effect. This month ushers in a batch of new music that will surely grace speakers at pool parties and summer concerts. Notable up and coming new rap music include: Fabolous' Loso's Way, Alchemist's Chemical Warfare, and LMFAO's Party Rock. Enjoy your trip to this store, but not without checking out July's Top 10 New Rap Releases.

"Robot" is the lead cut from KRS-One and Buckshot collaborative album, Survival Skils. Directed by Todd Angkasuwan, the music video makes a case against the music industry's monkey see, monkey do" attitude that's pervaded today's music industry. KRS-One and Buckshot's 100% original full-length, Survival Skills, arrives on September 15, 2009.

• KRS-One and Buckshot - "Robot" Video

Is Wale the greatest new rapper since Shawn Carter? We'll know in September. That's when Wale's eagerly awaited debut LP, Attention Deficit, is scheduled to arrive. The album includes his collaboration with Lady GaGa, "Chillin', and a recently leaked summer jawn titled "Pretty Girls."

I understand why everyone is high on Wale right now. He's arguably the No.1 draft pick of 2009. However, it's laughable to crown as him "the greatest rapper since Jay-Z." Is the print industry hurting so bad that GQ needs to pull a stunt to keep circulation rolling? In fact, Lupe Fiasco had a much better track record as a rookie MC. Lupe's deadly combo of lyrical competence and commercial viability made him an instant threat. You could say the same for Game and his first outing.

Though Wale hasn't had a chance to fully prove his mettle, he's shown flashes of brilliance on his mixtapes and guest verses. 2008's A Mixtape About Nothing was more compelling than most people's albums, and he almost stole the show from veteran Black Thought on "Rising Up." Still, I'm not drunk enough on the Wale buzz to crown him the "next great" anything. I'm withholding my judgment until we see how much of his mixtape skills and guest features translate to an album worth shelling out 15 bucks in these hard times for.

As for GQ's claim, well, GQ should stick to fashion.

Michael Jackson revolutionized music with his dance moves, thrilled the world with his music videos, and captivated everyone with his eccentricities. He had the unique ability to blend various genres in one musical gumbo, without losing his own identity. Over the years, hip-hoppers have shown gratitude to the Gloved One through the art of sampling.

As the world marks the King of Pop's memorial service, here are 10 hip-hop classics that sampled Michael Jackson.

50 Cent's album has been pushed back 20 million times but he's been flooding the streets with mixtapes to hold fans over until Before I Self Destruct arrives. 50 says the mixtape has already been in the works for quite some time now under a different title. It was previously entitled Sincerely Southside Part 2, but he changed the title to honor Michael Jackson. Either that or he's just riding on the buzz surrounding Jackson's death. Either way, you can grab a download link below:

• 50 Cent - Forever King Mixtape

Tracklist:

1. Paranoid
2. Respect It or Check It
3. Suicide Watch
4. Things You Do
5. Get Money
6. Funny How Time Flies
7. If You Leave
8. Dreaming
9. Where You Are
10. London Girl 2
11. Touch Me
12. Put Da Work In

After days of non-stop backlash, BET has apologized for a performance by Lil Wayne, Drake and Young Money Records that involved underage girls during songs "Best I Ever Had" and "Every Girl" at the 2009 BET Awards.

During the Young Money set, a group of young girls, which included Lil Wayne's daughter and her friends, pranced around on stage. The problem is that Weezy's song "Every Girl" contains several explicit sexual references.

In a statement, BET expressed remorse over the performance. "BET Networks deeply regrets the performance by Young Money at the BET AWARDS 09 (featuring Lil Wayne, Drake, Gudda Gudda and Mack Maine). Elements of the performance were unplanned and should not have happened."

Wayne's performance at an award show that was billed as a tribute to Michael Jackson seemed inappropriate. It's good to see BET stepping up and taking responsibility for that.

Eminem has a track record of delivering memorable videos, and Beautiful" is no exception. The video, which was overseen by Anthony Mandler, is visually stimulating and inspiring. "Beautiful" is not my favorite cut on Relapse, but I commend Em for the interesting visuals. Take a look.

• Video: Eminem - "Beautiful"