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Cool out to the sounds of the Nation’s capital as the D.C. ambassador finally comes through with Attention Deficit’s latest video. No Gucci cameo of course, but the lovely chicks are holding it down. All ugly broads, step to the side. And yo, it’s not Mr. Folarin’s fault the dark-skinned sisters didn’t show. Ha.

Bonus: Save the drama for your mama and let’s hit a house party as AD’s bonus track’s visual is also released. Happy now?

VIBE continues to share the gang of footage they captured in Miami this past weekend. Here’s Mr. Raymond rockin’ one of his pre-Confessions hits. Yup, he actually had some of those. Pardon the flashing lights.

It was all good a week ago when Sirius XM asked me to interview Pinero and the Evil Genius for their Backstage Pass program. Basically, it was gathering to celebrate the release of The Green Ghost Project and talk about this thing of ours, hip-hop culture. Just Blaze was the special guest DJ and here are few highlights from the show. You’re welcome!

That’s Hip Hop

Previously: Just Blaze Comes To Harlem?

Another domain for Yeezy to rant on. WE’RE EXCITED.

KWU

Nothing like waking up in the morning to Bey decked out in her PJs as she waves to the paps on the balcony of her Fasano Hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Also in Brazil, AK flew in to shoot her upcoming video with Mrs. Carter and was spotted picking her bikini at the pool. Crack is back!

Spotted: NB

Pill’s back like he never left. If the Refill wasn’t enough, here’s the first leak from his upcoming mixtape, 1140: The Overdose.

From the BMI “How I Wrote That Song” panel, Esco speaks on how the Kurtis Blow sample inspired him to create It Was Written’s first single. He also discusses how he met producer Salaam Remi and their in-studio chemistry.

Looks like Valentine’s Day came early this year. Pull up a chair and watch the first episode of HBO’s new original series, How To Make It In America. The show premieres this Sunday and stars Kid Cudi as Damingo Dean. Good luck Scotty.

ICE

Even though the Super Bowl’s a wrap, your favorite rappers are still in Miami. Here’s some snapshots from Khaled’s next cinematic piece. We already feel the thrill.

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