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Over Kanye’s lead single, Obie puts the power back in the hands of the fans. That’s real with no gimmicks.

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Some days are better than others, but today, K.R.I.T. drops off his latest video directed by John Colombo. No dayz off.

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Sigel spoke on expanding State Prop and this might be the first step. Along with a local Chicago artist, Beans shits on Jay (again!) and, this time, Kanye gets it too. Blame FSD for the file and they also took the liberty of transcribing the most disrespectful part. Someone make it stop! Dwight Grant…You’re better than that!

“Middle finger up to Jayeeeer
I don’t give a fuck about Ye’eeer
Wanna know, I think Ye Queeeeer
He dress Gayeeeeer
I sweeeear
I heard he takes it in his reeeeear
You should know by now I don’t caaaaare”

This guy just won’t go away. Ha! For the seventh non-consecutive week, Recovery remains at the top of the Billboard 200. The only other male artist to have spent more weeks at number 1 was Usher with Confessions at nine weeks in 2004. As far as Hip Hop artists, Outkast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below was at the top spot for seven weeks during 2003/2004. A whole new meaning to one yourself.

TMZ reports the producer went missing yesterday in L.A. after being distraught over the robbery of his $2 million Jacob watch. Subsequently, a APB was sent out that he was possibly suicidal. Timbo was later spotted in his Escalade by officers and after evaluations from paramedics, Tim was declared not a threat to himself.

Sidebar: Baby Girl related or just a coincidence?

T.I.’s new movie Takers opens this Friday and during a sit-down with MTV‘s Shaheem Reid, he speaks on playing the antagonist, “Ghost”. Say hello to the bad guy.

Usher performed this past Friday in Central Park and now, here’s the full video featuring Pitbull. It’s off Ush’s Versus EP which is available now. Fist pump not included.

Adjust the bass, but here some flip cam action of Miguel and Jermaine performing their duet again. This time, it’s from Sunday at 105.1′s Power Live concert on Governor’s Island.

Previously: Supreme Team l Rick Ross

Today marks nine years since Aaliyah was tragically killed in a plane crash after shooting a video in the Bahamas. Via email, Missy Elliott reminisced with MTV about her fondest memories with the singer. R.I.P. Baby Girl.

We’ve had so many memorable times. My most memorable is when me, her and Tim wore outfits alike! It was burgundy Pony outfits to the awards. Mind you, Aaliyah was petite so her Pony outfit looked so cute on her, but I kept looking at mine during the awards whispering to her saying, “I feel like a big-ass pony for real!” And we laughed and laughed! Too many memories to state them all! If she was still with us, she would still be at the top. Because she always stayed pushing herself to be better.

Although the song is entitled “No Hands“, Waka’s got his palms full with some lovely ladies. More flicks after the jump featuring his collaborators, Wale and Roscoe Dash and guest DJ Drama. Even Mama Flame came out to support.

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