The murder trial of Aubrey Berry, the man accused of shooting Atlanta rapper Dolla in broad daylight at the Beverly Hills mall, started today (May 4th). 

Tons of Soulja Boy Tell 'Em's fans and more than a few of his musical counterparts all came out to celebrate the youngster's birthday in Hollywood, Calif., on Wednesday (July 28). The Atlanta native turned the big 2-0, and came another year closer to the legal drinking age.

GRAND RAPIDS -- It was the day to interview B.o.B.



In the middle of the afternoon Aug. 3, my first question for this summer's hip-hop/pop king was simply "How does it feel?"



"Um, it feels ...," began Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., pausing for three seconds, "it feels so good."



A lengthy bout of elated laughter followed over the phone as the Atlanta-raised and -based artist was getting ready to sound check for a performance at Six Flags St. Louis.

After Donnis earned accolades as one of XXL's Freshmen Top 10, the rap upstart planted himself in hip-hop circles and earned the respect of critics and fans alike. Now, the Atlanta native is setting out on a 15-city national tour.

Hip-hop star SHAWTY LO has changed the name of his record label D4L to distance himself from snap rap music - because he wants to be taken more seriously.



The Atlanta, Georgia-based MC founded D4L Records with rappers Fabo, Stuntman and Mook B. in 2003, and formed hip-hop group D4L.



The Laffy Taffy hitmakers became part of the snap music trend in 2006 - a dance-centric subgenre of hip-hop - but Lo refuses to embrace the movement and is fighting off the stigma by rebranding the label to be taken more seriously as an artist and executive.

Gucci Mane just can't seem to stay out of trouble. The rapper was arrested in Atlanta today for a slew of infractions including driving on the wrong side of the road, driving without a license, damage to government property, obstruction, and running a red light or stop sign. According to Atlanta Police Department spokesperson, Curtis Davenport, Gucci, born Radric Davis, had to be pepper sprayed in order for police to arrest him. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, and will later be transported to Fulton County Jail.

Since Rick Ross made the announcement that he had chosen to bring his Maybach Music imprint to Warner Bros. Records, fans and critics alike have been wondering who the next signee under the new deal would be. Ross didn't venture far from his Miami roots to look for Maybach Music's newest recruit: Atlanta rapper Pill has just joined the roster.

Soulja Boy is opening up about his new relationship with former Crime Mob member Diamond. The twosome have already made headlines after photos of them getting extra close hit the 'Net.



In an interview with Atlanta radio station 107.9, the 20-year-old made it official. "You already know how that go," he explained. "What's another man's trash is another man's treasure. Me and shorty rocking, straight like that."



Diamond also chimed in on the call, "Yeah it's official," she added, but refused to divulge any other details.

Odd Future took their traveling promotional run in support of Tyler, The Creator's new sophomore album, 'Goblin,' to Hot 97's 'Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg' morning show today (May 13). During the lively and expletive-filled interview, Tyler answered questions about his beef with Atlanta rapper B.o.B. and stressed that you shouldn't take his every word as gospel.

Young Jeezy doesn't have a confirmed release date for his new album, 'TM103,' but his mixtape does. The Atlanta trap rap star has reunited with DJ Drama for a new mixtape called 'The Real Is Back,' due out tomorrow (May 28) at 1:03PM.



The mixtape will serve as an appetizer for Jeezy's long-delayed fourth album, which is now scheduled to hit stores sometime this summer, according to the Snowman. Although July 26 had been reported to be the album's proper release date, Def Jam representatives shot down those assertions.

Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy Tell Em has broken his silence on an unexpected and controversial Facebook rant he allegedly posted over the weekend.



According to Soulja Boy, his Facebook account was hacked resulting in the negative postings.

Things got a little heated at Club Compound in Atlanta after the BET Hip Hop Awards this weekend when Diddy got into vodka-fueled confrontation with a fan and T.I. stepped in to mediate.

 The truest and most avid Jay-Z and Kanye fans will be glad to know that they can feel like they are actually a part of the ENTIRE Watch the Throne tour, which kicks off in Atlanta on Friday and includes 26 cities. 

VOYR is providing an all-access pass with daily videos from the tour (five episodes a week). 

The D.C. rapstress plans to drop the LP's first single in November.



LoLa Monroe has revealed that she signed to Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang imprint, breaking the news in an interview with Atlanta’s V-103 (via Rap-Up). During the chat, she said that the decision to link with the “Black and Yellow” rapper was based on the fact that their visions aligned.

Rolling Out was granted behind the scenes access to B.o.B and Lil Wayne's video shoot for the single "Strange Clouds", shot in Atlanta. They spoke with B.o.B on the single, collaborating with Lil Wayne and his next album. You can check out the interview and photos from the shoot below.

What is the concept behind the video?

Rap producer Shawty Redd can now put his legal troubles behind him. MTV News learned exclusively from Redd's attorney Ashutosh Joshi on Thursday (November 3) that the Atlanta hitmaker has been found not guilty of murder, as well as lesser charges he was hit with after the fatal 2010 New Year's Day shooting of Damon Martin.



The bench trial, which began Monday, was decided by a judge without a jury and concluded Wednesday. On Thursday, Judge Wade Crumbly cleared the "Who Dat" producer (real name: Demetrius Lee Stewart) on all charges relating to Martin's death.