The last time Jennifer Lopez hobnobbed with a hip-hopster, the Bronx native ended up in the middle of nightclub shootout. But that hasn’t stopped the newest addition to the American Idol judges’ panel from jumping back on the rap bandwagon.Jenny from the Block is teaming up for a collab with Young Money boss Lil Wayne.

Weezy, who recently replaced Nas as Jen’s favorite emcee, is featured on her forthcoming single “I’m Into You,” which appears on her forthcoming seventh album, Love?, due in May.

“My next single I believe will be a song called ‘I’m Into You’ and it’s going to feature Lil Wayne, so look out for that. Lil Wayne is very unique and fresh. Plus he’s on my single!” Lopez revealed speaking to fans during an online chat with fans over the weekend.

The singer-and-actress scored major success in the US with her last single, ‘On The Floor’ – which has rocketed to No. 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100.

“The minute RedOne played it for me, I made him play it 20 times in a row, and I just sat there at the board and I kept listening to it and listening to it. Because I really feel like, emotionally, I connected to it, but also because of how much I love to dance and how much that’s always been such a big part of who I am since I started.”

Jennifer Lopez has inked a new recording contract with Island Def Jam, with an official announcement expected to follow in the coming days, according to reports on Wednesday.

After more than a decade, the “Love Don’t Cost A Thing” singer split from her label home at Epic Records last month after her last two albums received a lukewarm reception from consumers.

JLo’s next album is expected to drop on Def Jam — headed by music mogul L.A. Reid. The label is already home to acts such as Justin Bieber, Amy Winehouse, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna.

Some insiders say Lopez’s contract was up and since she fulfilled her obligation with her last two singles, it wasn’t renewed. A mutual decision was made not to go ahead with an album. Others claim Lopez was dropped by Sony due of low record sales.

The Bronx-born singer/actress Lopez’s manager, Benny Medina, confirmed the split in the following statement:
“Jennifer had a wonderful relationship with the Sony Music group, and they have shared many successes together, but the time was right to make a change that best serves the direction her career as an actress and recording artist.”

Jennifer’s upcoming seventh studio album, LOVE, which had been scheduled to be released in April, is currently on the shelf. A greatest hits compilation is planned to be released by Sony this fall.

Jennifer had been with Sony since the release of her Grammy-nominated debut album, On The 6, in 1999. She has sold over 48 million albums worldwide.

Keep your eyes peeled for the fall @ 2:20!

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New Jennifer Lopez-”Hooked On You”

This single will be featured on Jennifer’s upcoming Greatest Hits album.

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez will announce plans to end their 4.5 year marriage in February, according to a new report from the NY Daily News.

“Marc and Jennifer are planning on announcing their divorce right after Marc’s show at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 14. Jennifer is planning on joining Marc onstage for a surprise duet. Things haven’t been right for a while now, and they thought it would be a bittersweet farewell.”

“They’re definitely planning a clean break in February.”

Jennifer Lopez will celebrate the tenth anniversary of her debut album, On The 6, with the release of a Greatest Hits album.

Jennifer Lopez’s Greatest Hits drops in stores this February.

What songs do you think should be featured on the upcoming album?