Rick Ross x Mentos. Officer Rick, expect a lifetime supply of Mentos sent from corporate as a thank you for this free publicity. Not sure if it’s really GOOD publicity but hey…any PR is good PR right?

Snoop Dogg x Apple. Snoop and team continue to look for new ways to brand the Dogg Father and what better way than with an iPhone app done Snoop Dogg style? Introducing the Snoop Dogg iFizzle iPhone soundboard app. The app boasts 16 of Snoop Dogg’s most popular and iconic phrases and quotes – including “Fo Shizzle My Nizzle” and “I Got My Mind on My Money and My Money On My Mind” – letting users pocket Snoop and his brand everywhere they go.

Personally recorded by Snoop Dogg, with artwork by the famed Joe Cool – the artist behind the legendary cover art of Snoop’s classic 1993 debut Doggystyle – makes this application an instant mobile must-have and allows fans a daily interactive relationship with Snoop, his diverse brand, and his music.

Here are some screen shots. The app is now available for a good price at $0.99 so Snoop out your iPhone now.

Chad Hugo x Gatorade. Who said N.E.R.D. and The Neptunes were just Pharrell? In a rare occurance, the OTHER Neptune, Chad Hugo has gone¬†without Pharrell¬†on a new project with Gatorade. Chad and artist Kenna have teamed up with Gatorade for a new ringtone song called “Lock It Up” which will be featured in during tomorrow’s MLB All-Star game. We got the early drop though so download the song by texting “G” to 333-777. WoooHa!

Jadakiss tears Southwest Air a new one for not having First Class seating options. Who says you can’t take the hood out the home boy? I would love to see a Southwest marketing campaign now targeting rappers. I’ve already seen everyone from Lupe to Kanye flying Southwest. Via: Rap Radar

For once this really isn’t exploitation of Michael Jackson’s death. MJ was actually in the middle of working on a new console video game before his death and his company MJJ Productions is intent on still putting it out. Michael did extensive voice speech work for the game as well as granted his likeness and many of his hit songs for the untitled game.

“I am sure it will still be released,” a MJJ Productions rep is quoted as saying. “Michael loved games.”

According to gaming website Kotaku, the new MJ game is supposedly scheduled for this Holiday season. WoooHa readers….you interested in buying a new official MJ game?

The Game x House Arrest. Here are the first pics of The Game and Stacey Dash in their upcoming movie House Arrest. The film, described as a ‚Äúdramedy‚Äù by director Billy Washington, centers around a ‚Äúhigh maintenance girl who meets a quick money scheming man.‚Äù No word yet on release date or production details. This could be a direct-to-video here folks. Props to Bossip for the pics. Stacey is still looking good…

Diddy x MTV. A big reason Diddy is another top Forbe’s money earner? MTV. The network has fueled his shows, his albums and pumped in millions of built-in advertising dollars for the past couple of years. And now the Diddy MTV circus continues with Diddy’s new MTV show “Making HIS Band”…not to be mistaken for “Making THE Band.” Check the trailer to find out more…

It’s deals like this that make Jay-Z the richest man in hip-hop. Jay is close to signing a three-book deal through powerhouse publisher Random House for a reported multi-million dollar deal including a hefty advance. The first book will be based on Jay’s lyrics and story telling through his songs (similar to Em’s last book), the second will be a memoir and the third will reportedly be about Jay-Z and his rise to fame from a business/hustler perspective. No word yet on release dates. Via: NY Observer