According to TMZ, legendary singer Whitney Houston passed away this afternoon a rep for the singer told the Associated Press. The cause of death has yet to be determined. Story developing. UPDATE: A few celebrities check in on Twitter to express their thoughts on the loss of Whitney.

Cee-Lo graces the Jay Leno show and divulges about the Super Bowl performance with Madonna, the craziest thing he’s done on stage, and his hit TV showcase “The Voice”. He also performs a duet with brand new artist Vicci Martinez.

PREVIOUS: Drake, The Roots & Cee-Lo Live w/ Carson Daly (Video)

This is smooth as fuck. The Surf Club crooner links up with John Legend for a laid-back joint on a roots-reggae tip, set to appear on Stacy’s upcoming In the InBetween project. Spotted: Soul Culture UK by way of Fader Mag.

PREVIOUS: Stacy Barthe (of Surf Club) – Never Did (Video)

Damu is gearing up to release the follow-up to 2009′s Kilawatt V.1 with V.1.5 featuring Raw Poetic on mic duties. The project will be out Feb. 28th at the usual suspects (Fat Beats, UGHH, HHV, etc.) For more info, visit Redef.

PREVIOUS: The Union – CoCo Mango f. MF Doom (Damu the Fudgemunk rmx)

Because when it comes to our children, who better to represent them then Nicki, right? Riiiight. Via Mr. X.

PREVIOUS: Nicki Minaj Covers PAPER Magazine

Estelle goes “International” with Chris Brown and Trey Songz on the latest leak from her forthcoming All of Me album (due Feb. 28). Props to Splash.

DOWNLOAD: Estelle – International (Serious) f. Chris Brown & Trey Songz | Mediafire
PREVIOUS: Estelle – Thank You (Video)

This is the demo version of the Dilla-Brown connection from Jay Dee’s 2009 release Jay $tay Paid, complete with alternative vocals.

PREVIOUS: Complex: Who Is Danny Brown?

Another post that I see the c-section having a field-day with. The full program begins Feb. 13th, counting down the 10-6 spots, and Feb. 19th marking the top 5 spots (10:30 PM EST) on MTV2. MTVRapFix.

PREVIOUS: And the Contenders for MTV’s Hottest MCs In The Game Are…

JSWISS hops on Geek Down off Dilla’s Donuts as a symbol of respect for the exalted and noble producer. If you dig this, grab the entire This 1 Is 4 Dilla off his Bandcamp.

PREVIOUS: JSWISS – Fire f. Charlie Smarts (of Kooley High)

Shot by APLUSFILMZ

When ScHoolboy’s Habits & Contradictions dropped, a week later he held court at Los Angeles’ The Troubadour celebrating its release. Here’s a recap of that night.

PREVIOUS: ScHoolboy Q – NigHtmare On Figg St. (Video)

Something new from the Providence, RI delegate, set to appear on the upcoming Juan Deuce mixtape, No Sweat.

PREVIOUS: Juan Deuce – Krill Pill (prod. by DJ Mekalek) (Video)