Tonight, (March 28) rapper Flo Rida will celebrate the release of his latest album R.O.O.T.S. (Route Of Overcoming The Struggle) live from Club Dolce in Miami.

The release party will be streamed live via the Internet in conjunction with the launch of new self-distribution platform, MyContent.com.

A number of rappers will be on hand during the evenings festivities, including will.I.am, Wyclef, Flavor Flav, Akon, Billy Blue, DJ Kahled, Nelly Furtado, Pitbull, DJ Irie, Mr. Dalvin and others.

The party and celebration comes in anticipation of Flo Rida’s sophomore album, which hits stores March 31.

Flo Rida’s currently enjoying the success of his single “Right Round,” which has been atop of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

Flo Rida’s party and performance is set to kick off at 11:30 PM EST.

Fans can pre-register to watch the release party by logging on to MyContent.com.

Just hours after receiving a one year federal prison sentence for his infamous October 2007 arrest for firearms possession, rapper T.I. surprised Atlanta fans with an impromptu appearance Friday night (March 27) alongside Grand Hustle’s newest star B.o.B.

Billed as the “D.C. x ATL” concert, the show, which took place at the CW Loft in Midtown Atlanta, originally boasted B.o.B, who now performs as Bobby Ray, and Interscope recording artist Wale as headliners.

The show featured some of the brightest up-and-coming talent from both cities, including Colin Munroe, who is signed to Dallas Austin’s Atlanta-based Rowdy Records; Playboy Tre, who often tours with B.o.B.; and Atlanta-based D.C. native Haziq, co-CEO of Tabi Bonney’s Sky Republic imprint.

Concert goers were treated to much more than they expected when T.I. appeared onstage to perform “On Top of the World” with B.o.B, which they followed with a freestyle backed only by a drummer.

After thanking the crowd for their support, the Grand Hustle leader made way for Big Kuntry.

Prior to T.I.’s appearance, fellow Grand Hustle artists Mullage and Killer Mike also performed.

On Friday afternoon, US District Judge Charles Pannell approved a plea agreement entered by T.I. and his legal team in March of 2008.

In exchange for his guilty plea on charges of illegal firearms possession and being a convicted felon with a firearm, the rapper, born Clifford Harris, was sentenced to serve one year and one day in prison.

He must also pay a fine of $100,000 and serve 500 hours of community service in addition to the 1,000 he had to complete over the last year.

T.I. is slated to being serving his time no earlier that May 19.

Rapper Nas and reggae artist Damian “JR Gong” Marley have announced a new album and will highlight their collaborative effort tonight in Los Angeles.

The upcoming album is slated for release in June of this year.

The newly christened team will appear tonight at the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live in Los Angeles at 8 p.m.

The pair will perform a number of teaser songs and entertain questions from reporters and fans.

Marley and Nas will also play the Rothbury Festival from July 2nd-5th festival with acts like The Dead, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Damien “Jr. Gong” Marley, The Black Crowes, G. Love & Special Sauce and Les Claypool.

This isn’t the first time Nas and Marley have worked together.

Listen to “Road To Zion” below.

On Wednesday (March 25), T-Pain’s estranged father and former manager Shaheed Najm released a venomous tirade against Akon and his brother Bu, accusing the pair of using lies and deception to cause a rift with his superstar son.

Today the brothers are battling back against the explosive allegations, beginning with Najm’s claim of the pair unethically ending his management duties for his son.

“The allegations that were made by T Pain’s father, Shaheed Najm, about my brother and I are absolutely not true,” stated Bu, brother of Akon and CEO of Akon’s Konvict Muzik, which currently has T-Pain, Akon, Kardinal Offishall, Lady Ga Ga, Red Café and others on the roster.

“We did not sell his son a dream nor did we take away his management duties,” Bu told AllHipHop.com. “It’s been six years since we signed T-Pain, so why wait until now to make allegations like these?”

According to Najm, the pair made lavish and untrue promises to his son, which caused T-Pain to end his management services.

Countering this point, Bu argues fans and critics only have to look at T-Pain’s career today to decide whether promises weren’t kept.

“T Pain is doing great financially and has made huge strides and accomplishments in his musical career,” Bu explained. “If I was in your home six years ago selling your son a dream, I think it is safe to say the dream became a reality for your son. I don’t know any new or existing artist that wouldn’t want their career to sky rocket the way T Pain’s career did.”

Although saddened to hear T-Pain’s current strained relationship with his father, Bu is focused on taking both Akon and T-Pain to greater heights.

“Right now it’s Konvict and Nappy Boy season and we are focusing on our new artists Prynce, American Yard, Tay-Dizm, Travis McCoy and Sophia Fresh,” he stated. After reviewing all of the accusations made, it is clear to me that this is really a financial issue.”

At press time, T-Pain has yet to personally comment on his father’s accusations.

Cam’ron has emphatically ended the hopes that fans had for a musical reunion of The Dipomats, the Harlem-based group he founded.

“I’m not doing the Diplomat album. I’m not rhyming with Jim or Juelz or nothing. I wish them all the best of luck,” he said. “Accept it, people, its not happening. I’m not doing it.”

Jim Jones told New York radio station Hot 97 that wanted to see the group record again.

“For the most part I’ve been selfish about a lot of things this past year,” Jones said. “I’m just extending my hand to the contribution of getting this Diplomat business done. If Cam’ron is listening, maybe we could sit down to get some business together and give the people what they want.”

Cam’s bold proclamation is a very different notion than a recent interview with AllHipHop.com, where he stated the right compensation could make the reunion happen.

Cam’ron also stated that he was forming new artists in his organization.

“I got different artists. I don’t really want to say their names, because we’re in the process of doing paperwork and I’m not a person who counts their chickens before they hatch,” Cam’ron told AllHipHop.com. “But it’s about to be something that’s about to pop off real major, it’s gonna be hot.”

As for the reunion with Juelz Santana and Jim Jones, Cam’ron tells fans to wipe the thought from their minds.

“Cam is doing Cam. I’m not doing Diplomatic Immunity 3 album. I’m not doing it. Stop dreaming. Stop wishing. Stop hoping. Stop imagining.”