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Young Goldie and Young Money reunite on The Runners’ hazy production. It’s music to my ears.

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Before the big stage reunion on Saturday night, the four man crew kicked it with my light-skinned brother Drama. Miss Info has the clips too because Tyree just can’t choose who his favorite is. You’d think the cat who gave him an XXL blog back in the days would have an advantage. But hey, I’m a lil’ cranky. It’s dinnertime! More after the jump.

Sidebar: Peep Mr. Garland‘s work

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Who runs this town?

As promised: New material from BK’s hard rock. Turn that sumabitch computer sideways if you wanna peep the tracklist. Or just download the whole thing here and enjoy the ride. Rap’s other light-skinned Jermaine, FTW!

Spotted: Shake via Radio Planet

Previously: New Music: Maino x Lloyd Banks “Bandana”

Truthfully: I found out about this “Run It” reunion months ago and was actually asked my opinion if this was a good look for ‘Elz’s return single givin’ the hot water Fuck Boy Brown was in. Well since that time, Joyce’s baby boy’s apologized, brought his bowtie-wearin’ ass to Larry King, picked up some garbage and is already promoting his upcoming Swizz Beatz-produced “Transformers” single with Lil Wayne. So I guess you can say the coast is clear now to work with YN’s public enemy #1. Guess this song ain’t half bad but I for one ain’t adding it to my iPod. I’m still Team Ri-Ri.

NR Via Splash

Ok the homies at Grand Good definitely get a late pass, but this footage from Raekwon’s release party two weeks ago is too good to pass up. Lord knows I wasn’t gettin’ up front with all the young hooligans that night. You’re a brave man, Ming Tzu.

Spotted: Please Don’t Stare

She’s only 15!

Hand me my late pass if you must, but I never saw this footage of a Barbadian teenager singing one of Mimi’s big hits at some sort of school talent show. Who knew this young lady would grow up to be part of one of the biggest scandals in America and, oh yeah, run this town. Ha! Keep ya head up, Ri-Ri. The Double R gotcha back.

Note: Video cuts off before end. It ain’t my fault.

Spotted: WSHH

Can you believe it? Em’s ex new CD finally drops in eight days. Leave it up to LowKey (the only good thing about BET) to get his hands on an early offering. Written by the Umbrella men, Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, this shit sounds real Mr. Nash if you ask me. Not sure if that’s a good or bad thing. On second thought, I’ll pass.

Looks like Max B is running out of time—and cash money. In order to fund his legal defense and seek appeal, Max’s Twitter account was updated with a donation request. Sorry Biggavel, but I think a lesson is to be learned here. Here today, gone tomorrow.

Heads Up: LifeFiles

Rocawear 80 mil, like, 18 months.

Celebrating a decade in business, Memphis Bleek, Joy Bryant, Larry Johnson (no, not that one), YN and others speak on the brand’s longevity. You can bullshit with rap if you want, muhfuckas! *Do the Dame Dash dance one last time* Ha!

Props: ICE

Sneak Peak: The Founder and CEO of this Rap Shit Rap Radar.

Hear it straight from the horse’s mouth. Mo’ darts after the cut.

Props: T3Beast

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