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.

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.

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.