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No label? No problem. Dat Nigga Daz literally takes it to the streets and plugs his new album, Public Enemiez. See Dukie, there’s hope after all.

Props: 57th Ave

Eskay’s favorite rapper speaks on Roc Raida’s genius. Of course, genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

UHTN

Last night, the Good Die Mostly Over Bullshit collective held court at the Masquerade Atlanta, GA. Feed your soul with more clips after the cut.

Props: Broken Cool via WOTS

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This was more exciting than the actual Marquez fight. Watch Mr. Mosley gets his Kanye on at the post-fight interview. He wants to congratulate you, he’s gonna let you finish Floyd, but he got next. Ha!

Props: Khal

Sitting with XXL, Boosie speaks on the recession and taking matters into his own hands with his new label Bad Azz Ent. If you want something done, you got to do it yourself.

Mo’ cookies. No apple juice.

“Roc Boys” wasn’t the only song Hov performed at Jo Whiley’s house for the BBC Radio 1. Here’s a stripped down take of “Encore,” the song produced by Mr. Carter’s pal, Kanye West. See it all comes together.

And yup, a lil “Thank You” at the end. Owww.

Until Drake’s “Forever” video is finished, this is gonna have to do. Here’s Bron hawking his More Than A Game movie overseas. Hey, is that you Tony Parker? Hope you stayed on the sidelines. You don’t wanna catch anymore L’s. Do you remember?

Sidebar: In other b-ball news, Shaq needs a chill pill.

“Stop fuckin’ with me!”

Damita Jo recalls supporting her big bro in his darkest hour and making the most expensive video in history. Seven millie! Eat your heart out, Ratner.

When Michael asked Janet for her help with the song, there was no way she could say no. “I played the role that I’ve always played in his life: his little sister that was there by his side, that had his back no matter what,” she said. “That’s what ‘Scream’ was for me.”

Family, FTW!

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A genius behind the turntables, Roc will be missed. Here’s a few words from the family of the X-Ecutioner.

Anthony Williams p/k to the world as The Legendary Grand Master Roc Raida has passed away unexpectedly today Sept 19 2009. He is survived by his wife, 3 lovely daughters, mother and friends. Raida was recently in an mixed martial arts accident, something that he has been practicing for several years. Although he had under gone 2 surgeries with great success,  was released to an inpatient physical therapy facility and was in great spirits the past few days. This morning he started to have complications and passed. The family asks for privacy at this time.

“He ain’t slap that girl.”

On the final leg of the Ecstatic Tour last Wednesday, the Mighty Mos took the time to support Kanye at a show in Baltimore. (clear audio above, no visual) And again in Philly the following night (muffled audio, blurry visual). Like his tourmate Jay Electronica, Dante thinks Jay Leno crossed the line and should be dealt with accordingly. Oh boy. Bring back Arsenio!

Previously: Jay-Z Defends The Passion of Kanye West