Rick Ross x Teflon Don. There are a lot of 50 Cent haters out there (Rick Ross being one of them) but you can’t deny that he thinks out of the box with his marketing tactics. 50 was the first mainstream artist to film his own mini-movie and then include it in an album release w/ Before I Self Destruct. Since then Snoop has followed suit and now even 50′s nemesis Rick Ross is as well.

Here is the official poster to Rick Ross’ upcoming movie Teflon Don which will be included in his album release of the same name. No doubt a trailer will soon follow along with an internet campaign. Overall though it’s nice to see artists looking at other forms of entertainment as examples to marketing. Now these movies just need to be well made so that fans will actually care enough to buy them vs. rip em off the net. But that’s a whole different story.

Mr. Bronald Oil & Gas himself graces the latest cover of “Urban Ink” magazine. We all know he really wants to get on the cover of the Oil & Gas Journal though…except they don’t allow them video hoes on the cover. Just oil pumps.

Drake is the new cover boy for the latest issues of “Complex” magazine….one of the few urban print pubs that is still standing. Check after the jump for the Drake x Complex interview.

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Pharrell x MIDEM. Pharrell was the keynote “speaker/interviewee” for the annual MIDEM conference which focuses on the music business. In the 40 min. interview (a must watch for those really wanting to get into the business…not necessarily as just an artist) Pharrell goes into everything from current producing projects to his work on the upcoming movie Despicable Me.

Uh oh…looks like Dre and Jimmy have started a new trend here…introducing the Lil Wayne “high performance earbuds.” Unlike the high price tag of the Beats by Dre though, the Lil Wayne headphones are geared towards the “discount” shopper and will start at a sub $20 price point.

I really wish we were kidding…sad to see Lil Wayne allows his image and endorsement on something that looks like it belongs in the discount bin of a Big Lots store. Via: Engadget

Love it. Haven’t heard of a movie title this great since….Snakes on a Plane. Here is the brand new red band trailer to Hot Tub Time Machine. Warning…it’s very NSFW complete with nudity, foul language and nudity. But watch it now anyways if you are at work…your boss will think you are way cooler and instantly give you a promotion. Or he/she will fire you immediately. Either way…it’s still a great trailer.

Steve Stoute x Target. Steve Stoute and Target have teamed up for their new “diversity” promotional campaign called “Dare. Dream. Do.” Here is the new promo vid where Stoute talks about his transition from label exec to marketing exec. A good video for all those really interested in the finer aspects of music and consumer products marketing collaborations. Stoute has become Corporate America’s go-to-guy as the expert in music and product marketing. Via: RR

Here is the official Michael Jackson This Is It Blu-ray and DVD trailer which gives you a highlight of all the extras the home entertainment release will have including a crap load of extra music, dance and interview scenes. This Is It comes out on Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday.