Def Jam South President DJ Khaled has confirmed being the latest artist to join Cash Money Records and defended his decision to break bread with the all-star label, home to Lil Wayne and Bow Wow.

laDespite recently inking the deal officially, Khaled said he has always been a Cash Money associate.

“It’s definitely official, and I’m just excited about the new deal with Cash Money. Shout to Birdman, Slim. And free Weezy.” Khaled said in an interview. “You know, I’ve always been a Cash Money member, not officially but I’ve been a fan forever…[Co-founder] Birdman always loved my work and passion. We’ve known each other for years, and he’s always told me when you fulfill your contract with E1 you always got a home over here. I was going to sign myself, but I called Birdman and he said ‘let’s get the deal done in an hour.’ He just wanted to make it happen.”

Surgeons in China are planning to remove a tumor from the nose of ‘The Hippo Man’. Fei Jianjun spends most of his time inside his home because his appearance frightens his neighbors. Superstitious villagers believe they will fall ill if they look at him. A year ago, a small bump developed on Fei’s nose. Now, that bump has grown into a giant tumor that covers so much of his face that his eyes have been pushed onto the side of his head. Surgeons agreed to operate for free because Fei’s family is so poor they have had to take on odd jobs to buy painkillers for him.

just wanted to say thanks to every one who came out to the Back to school bash to have a good time. also have to give a shout out to the ‘hey i wish i was a pimp’ type people who need to travel with hoodrats with them wherever they go! thanks for always keeping things entertaining and giving people something to laugh at.

oh and btw…if it looks like ugly baggy pj’s homie…it’s not a suit