I’m not sure what it is today, but main stream magazines are reaching out to rappers for quotes regarding celebrities they might otherwise not have access to.

For instance, US Magazine spoke to Fugees front man Wyclef Jean about his “great friend” Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

“Monday, Tuesday, Happy Days … Wednesday, Thursday, Happy Days. They’re doing great, and they’re great people. Great friends of mine. Just great human beings, most of all.”

People.com spoke to rapper Lil Jon regarding Britney’s album. Being that he is a producer on Britney’s upcoming album, his quote maybe the most viable.

“It’s going to be a big album. Britney is very intelligent and she’s really set up [for success]. She is focused and she wants it again, so it’s definitely going to happen for her.”

And here’s US Magazine again, this time speaking to Q-Tip to speak about his ex-girlfriend Nicole Kidman. Yes, you read that right, his ex-girlfriend, NICOLE KIDMAN!

“I saw Nicole not too long ago when she was pregnant. And she just had the baby, so congrats to her. She was glowing when I saw her. She was very, very happy.”