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Rap Sheet: The ‘Finest’ Hour

• At the ready: Pete Rock is getting set for the release of his new album, NY’s Finest on February 26. The legendary producer brags that the title is an accurate reflection of him, “I called it [NY’s Finest] because I feel like that’s me. I’m one of New York ’s finest producers.” Sample a few of the tracks: “We Roll” “Till I Retire” “914” feat. Sheek Louch.

• Thinning out: Will the real Slim Shady please stand up! Slim-Fast wants Eminem to become a spokesman for them after reports of his weight ballooning to over 200lbs. Even his money grubbing mom thinks it’s a good idea for him to drop some pounds, “His face has broken out in pimples and he’s put on so much weight that he’s causing all sorts of other health problems for himself.”

• Done already?: Even though it might seem like he just stepped into the scene, Lupe Fiasco hinted that he’s had enough of the Hip Hop game, “I have one more album in me and then I’m out. I’ve been doing this music hustle for eight years and have more things I still want to do.”

• 50 questions: This should be fun. 50 Cent will attempt to interview celebutard Paris Hilton for some MySpace Celebrity artist-on-artist program at the Sundance Festival this Sunday.