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Has the whole hip-hop world gone crazy? Tech N9ne, B.o.B. and Hopsin get more mileage out of the horror-rap trend (Odd Future helped hip-hop go horror last year, if you hadn't noticed) with "Am I A Psycho?" a four-minute journey into madness. The new video finds the three MCs spitting their way around an abandoned house, where they don masks, brandish chain saws and terrorize one spooked-looking tied-up couple. Or at least Tech N9e and Hopsin do, handling the dirty work while B.o.B. takes it easy and haunts the halls in a Drizzy cardigan. (Now we know what he's up to when he's not playing the guitar.)

The track, full of screechy keyboard strings and forceful, revved-up rhymes, gets plenty creepy-crawly, though it reminds us of the recent horror film homage of Game's also crazy "Martians vs. Goblins," not to mention Kanye West's "Monster" and Kid Cudi's "No One Believes Me." You know what this means, everybody: It's time for our favorite Doggfather to make a sequel to "Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror." (An actual hip-hop horror movie from 2006, back when Tyler, the Creator was still riding the bus to school. Uncle Snoop: way ahead of his time.)

At 6's And 7's, Tech N9ne's 12th album, dropped last summer -- his best-charting album yet. Dude may be nuts, but he's not going anywhere.

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Not even Christmas can slow down B.o.B. Bobby Ray's adventures continued over the holidays with "Play the Guitar," an ax-packed jam you may have missed during that epic post-presents nap. (MISS U.) But don't sleep on it now! The track finds the MC rapping over a chunky "American Woman"-style guitar riff, educating the haters: "My flow is the stupidest/Dumb/Probably have to after school tutor it."

As MTV News notes, Drake stans will remember the "Play The Guitar" title hook from T.I.'s verse on "Fancy," but the ATL party doesn't stop there: Andre 3000 rolls in for some crucial, possibly dinner-inspired bars. "I keep having this reoccurring image where I'm standing on top of Church's Chicken playing guitar/Look over and I see B.o.B. with this strange cigar/He standing on top of Dunkin Donuts, it's like he own it." Pretty sure we had the same dream the last time we ate a bear claw and listened to "Nothin' On You" before bed. (Late-night donuts: great idea or greatest idea?)

It's always a treat to get some new rhymes from Three Stacks, who also dropped a verse on Ke$ha's "Sleazy 2.0" remix last month -- it actually got sleazier! He'll have some competition in the rapping department on B.o.B.'s Strange Clouds, which is set to feature Lil Wayne, T.I. and Big K.R.I.T. in addition to Bobby Ray himself. The album drops March 13.

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If there's anyone who can help Katy Perry break Michael Jackson's record for most No. 1 singles from one album, it's probably B.o.B. In an attempt to land her sixth No. 1 single from her 2010 album Teenage Dream, Katy Perry has enlisted the help of everyone's favorite rapper, B.o.B., to add a blazing hot verse to her already massive "The One That Got Away."

Over a grimier beat, the remix starts up with B.o.B.'s verse as he raps about a love lost: "And you knew I had to say it, but them day’s gone/Now I moved on and you switched phones/Hopefully reincarnation will bring us back to the place we belong." (Soooooo into rappers who get deep.) Katy's original vocals carry us through the rest of the song until B.o.B. is back rhyming about his dearly departed girl: "Maybe next lifetime we can make up."

Side note: If you've been wondering how the currently wrinkle-free and fresh-faced Katy Perry transformed into the wrinkle-ridden, 80-year-old "Grandma Perry" for her "The One That Got Away" video, then you should definitely investigate the informative "The Making Of Katy Perry's 'The One That Got Away.'" I mean, do you see what's happening in and around Katy's neck region? Then again, it's probably that precise kind of steadfast dedication to making epic ish that earned Perry the coveted title of MTV's Artist of the Year. Take note, everyone on the planet!

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Those strange clouds B.o.B's rapping about in his latest single may be of the, umm, smoky variety, but the Motion Family-directed video goes for a much more sci-fi sort of feel. The title track off B.o.B's upcoming sophomore album (due out in March), "Strange Clouds" shows people scattering all around after glimpsing something weird and wild in the sky: Northern Lights-esque flashes of pink and purple and blue and -- most frequently -- green (you know, the color of cute little froggies and Christmas trees and... many different kinds of plants). But while all hell appears to be breaking loose for everyone else, B.o.B and Lil Wayne seem totally unfazed -- maybe because Weezy's just patiently waiting for the mother ship to beam him back to his home planet at last.

Mostly shot in the pitch-black night in some big, empty field (complete with shiny green grass shooting up everywhere), the "Strange Clouds" video's got no shortage of cool details: a pseudo-slow-motion, "Matrix"-style throwdown and some foxy babe getting cozy with a black stallion. B.o.B and Lil Wayne are looking good, too -- we're especially digging four-eyed Weezy's Dope Noir sweatshirt, and definitely hope B.o.B's dope denim epaulet jacket is signaling the start of a new trend in old-school, infantry-inspired streetwear.

"Strange Clouds" is the title track off of his second studio record, due out March 2012.

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+ Rick Ross, Common and Lupe Fiasco will perform the influential "The Message" with creators Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel and Scorpio during "The Grammy Nominations Live -- Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" on Wednesday. (Billboard)

+ The rumors are true: M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj will appear on Madonna's forthcoming album, due in 2012. "Summond to NYC by bitchesses > MADONNA and NICKIMINAJ," M.I.A. tweeted. (MTV News)

+ Dear Lady Gaga, could you stop being fantabulous for just a sec so the rest of us mortals can feel OK about ourselves? Peep her in pretty pastels for Elle here, and her fancy Vanity Fair spread here. (ONTD)

+ Last night Momma Monster also announced the official release date of her "Marry The Night" video via Twitter. Catch it on E! Thursday. (@ladygaga)

+ B.o.B. dropped a new mixtape, "E.P.I.C. (Every Play is Crucial)," which features Eminem, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Mos Def. Grab the free mix here. (MTV News)

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1.) It seems like Lil Wayne is the go-to rapper for remixes, and Joe Jonas is in on the trend! The unlikely pair announced a major collab on Joe's upcoming single, "It Means The World To Me." (Pop Crush)

2.) Gwen Stefani announced the launch of the Harajuku Mini collection for Target -- a Japanese street style clothing line for babies and kids. There are tutus and patent-leather Mary Janes. Please don't judge us if we try to squeeze into a pair. (MTV Style)

3.) President Obama knows how to throw some awesome house parties. First he invited rapper Common to the White House a few months ago, and then asked B.o.B to perform at a recent benefit. How do we get on that Evite list?  (Rap-Up)

4.) Happy Birthday, Hilary Duff! In honor of the mom-to-be's big day, here's a photo flashback. Warning: Tears will be shed! Lizzie McGuire grew up way too fast! (Huffington Post)

5.) Those making the resolution to see the star-studded "New Year's Eve" movie (including hunky Zac Efron and adorbz Lea Michele) can hold over that excitement with the film's recently released trailer. (Celebuzz)

6.) Billboard announces their "21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors of 2011" list. Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus make the cut. We'd say "Cheers," but it feels a little inappropriate seeing that the majority of them can't even get into a bar. (Billboard)

7.) Jennifer Hudson's weight-loss experience inspired the opening of her own Weight Watchers Center in Chicago. Let's all celebrate with a zero-point pudding cup! (TheYBF)

8.) In a recent interview, Beyoncé confesses that she sometimes wishes she wasn't a star. While we understand the frustrations that probably come with the job, it breaks our heart to imagine the world without "Single Ladies." What would bachelorettes dance to at weddings?! (That Grape Juice)

9.) We can't decide if Robert Pattinson should keep his beard or go smooth. We CAN decide that he looks HOT either way. (Us Magazine)

10.) There are times we ask ourselves why we can't remember important math equations or state capitals. It's likely because our brains are full of more useful things, like the 20 most painfully unforgettable theme songs ever made. Thanks, TV. (BuzzFeed)

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B.o.B's been staying low-key since his debut album B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray wooed the radio last year. His playful hits about beautiful girls and falling in love helped the rapper break into the Top 40, and now he's back with "Strange Clouds," the grimy first single off of his sophomore album, featuring Lil Wayne.

As the track begins, a techno beat mixed with a hearty bass sets the tone as the rapping duo start ominously chuckling together. B.o.B. and Weezy most likely have the giggles because they know comparing anyone to Ramen noodles is, like, the ultimate diss: "I'm top chef, you Top Ramen, I'm top shelf/No last call, to the bartender, what you got left?" Later, Lil Wayne's growl steps in with a few rhymes that remind us that these two guys are out for a night of trouble (like we needed the reminder?). Oh, and the whole "strange clouds" reference doesn't exactly have to do with inclement weather: "And all we do is light it up/All night, all you see is strange clouds."

Sorry, weather nerds -- there's no actual mention of crazy-shaped cumulonimbi here. Just B.o.B. and Lil Wayne throwing down for a night of partying as usual.

B.o.B.'s yet untitled upcoming album is due out in October.

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The intro says it all: "We're gonna move from Miami to Atlanti all the way to Bammy." Appropriately and succinctly, the song is called "It's a Party," and it's the latest collaboration between Alabama MC Yelawolf and Atlanta MC/singer B.O.B.

The Jim Jonsin-produced song, as you might imagine by its name, features both rappers extolling the virtues of, well, partying. With a chanted "Ohhhhh, it's a party" hook and dark, bouncy beat, this is a pure celebratory record. B.O.B., for his part, though, does get religious when talking about a particular female butt he admires, observing that "God must like big booties too or else they wouldn't exist." We could have a theological symposium on that line alone.

This is the time when "Song of the Summer" candidates start to emerge, and, with the release of Frankmusik's "Do It in the AM" featuring Far East Movement last week, will Yelawolf and B.O.B. claim the throne with this track?

B.O.B. dropped his long-awaited debut album The Adventures of Bobby Ray last year and is currently beefing with Odd Future's Tyler, The Creator (though the fanbases don't seem to cross too much). Shady Records signee Yelawolf is currently working with Jonsin and Shady founder Eminem in prepping Radioactive, his upcoming debut studio album after a series of celebrated mixtapes.

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If you weren't already tuning in to MTV's O Music Awards to witness the first-ever online music award show, you're definitely going to tune in now. Chiddy, half of the hip-hop group Chiddy Bang, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for both "Longest Freestyle Rap" and "Longest Marathon Rapping." And you thought that girl in Karmin who nailed Busta Rhymes' verse in Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now" was impressive...

For those of you who don't have the Guinness World Records memorized (tsk, tsk), allow me to help you out -- Chiddy will attempt to rap for NINE HOURS STRAIGHT. "How is that possible?!" you may be asking yourself in an alarming manner. "What if he needs to use the bathroom?!" We don't know! We'll find out, though! And that's why we'll be watching.

Chiddy's O Music Awards rap marathon begins Thursday, April 28, at 2:30 p.m. ET at OMusicAwards.com. And you can keep up with how it's going on Twitter by following the hashtag #RapWorldRecord.

A few more reasons to catch the O Music Awards: Indie group Matt & Kim will kick off the show, and performers include Lupe Fiasco, Mumford & Sons, and Edward Sharpe among others. Ke$ha, Cee Lo, and B.o.B. are among the presenters.

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So let's just go ahead and call this week's roundup the "Weekend Edition," in which we nostalgically celebrate the Web's best content since Monday.

1.) Guess who was at the premiere of "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never"! If you guessed the most rando celebs EVAR!!!, such as Mario Van Peebles and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, then you would be a winner. But you know who wasn't there? You, probably. Oh, burn. (Buzzfeed)

2.) Funnyman Zach Galifianakis has released another edition of his fake talk show "Between Two Ferns," this time featuring MTV reality star Tila Tequila and some other actress...what's her name, I forget? Oh yeah, Jennifer Aniston. (Funny or Die)

3.) This is possibly the coolest website ever. Play any number of these videos at the same time, starting them whenever, as loud as you want, like seriously do whatever, and I promise you it will sound AMAZING, like some next-level indie-movie soundtrack. Trust. (inbflat.net)

4.) 2011 mtvU Woodie nominee B.o.B thought it would be really cool/funny/mind-blowing to perform his hit song "Airplanes" on an airplane. And he was right. (Idolator)

5.) Hipster Little Mermaid is my favorite LOL of the week for two reasons. 1: "Part of Your World" was THE defining Disney song of my generation, and 2: She kinda looks like me. (Tumblr)

6.) Travis Barker, he of the many tattoos, has remixed Kanye West and Jay-Z's boast track "H.A.M." And it goes a little something like this. (Rap-Up)

7.) The Glee kids are going on tour all over this fair continent of ours ("ours" referring to those of us in North America... sorry Chile!), and ZOMG here are the tour dates. (Vulture)

8.) As you may know, even though he currently does not, Jon "Hammsome" Hamm is my husband. And this week he was in my neighborhood repeatedly saying the word "butthole" in the context of the alternative rock band The Butthole Surfers. Paul Rudd was there too. Good times. (Huffington Post)

9.) The glittery electro-pop kids in Passion Pit have remixed Bruno Mars' newish track "Grenade," and it is amazing, just the way you are. (Nylon)

10.) Kittens Riding A Roomba. 'Nuff said. (Urlesque)

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