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The last train to Paris made a stop at Governor’s Island in NY yesterday for 105.1′s Power Live. Aside from Diddy and company’s performance, Red Cafe and Rozay also took the stage. Not even the rain could stop their parade.

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A few weeks ago, Drake was in the Dominican Republic and was treated with a performance from local band, Bocatabu. Although Drizzy doesn’t speak Espanol, he seems engrossed by the jam session. Uh, is there a translator in the house?

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Kendrick is prepared to O.D. on the game September 15th. But for now, here’s a quick clip based on a true story. Don’t be ignorant, take a look.

Wyclef’s not taking no for an answer. Although the rapper was declared ineligible to run for president of Haiti, he’s appealing the decision. Yesterday, Clef said via his Twitter account:

Tomorrow our Lawyers are appealing the decision of the CEP. We have met all the requirements set by the laws. And the law must be Respected.

Elections take place November 28th. Rock the vote.

The saga continues, Wu-Tang. Wu-Tang. Peter Rosenberg drops off footage of the clan including ODB’s son performing the Wu-Tang Forever classic yesterday at Rock The Bells in San Francisco. Wu-Tang is here forever, muthafucka.

Previously: Wu-Tang In San Bernardino

Friday night the baddest band in the land and John Legend gave the people at the Troubadour in L.A. a taste of their music from Wake Up! They also brought out their special guest Common for a few performances. Missed the show? We got most of it below.

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Now that X is home, again, the dog’s back into the swing of things. Friday night, he joined DJ Drama, Waka Flocka, Travis Porter and others at the Congress Theater in the Chi for The Uncensored Concert.

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For the last several weeks, views have been split on a mosque being built near the World Trade Center site. Lupe Fiasco, who was raised like a Muslim, sounded off with Rolling Out on the controversy. Assalamu alaikum.

As a devout Muslim, how do you feel about the Ground Zero mosque controversy?
I’m taking President Obama’s stance. Everyone has the right to worship where they please, but you do have to question the wisdom of it when you look at the reaction that it caused. I’m Muslim, so I understand the importance of practicing the faith. But  that is something that is sensitive to Americans. I don’t trust polls, but there was such an overwhelming sentiment that maybe it’s not the best of idea. I think the people who are building it should take that under consideration. Would they be setting themselves up for vandals? Because now it’s become a target. But on the other side, I think it’s  a great opportunity because Islam is in the forefront. This mosque situation is a good chance to spread what Islam is really about. People can give commentary on how much of a peaceful religion it is. I look at the situation as a win-win. Just by you talking to me about the controversy, I get to spread the fact that Islam is a wonderful religion. The majority of Muslims are not even in the Middle East. the majority of Muslims are in South East Asia. The point of Islam is to promote peace. But there are a lot of emotions in New York. I’ve visited Ground Zero so I understand that it’s a sensitive subject.

This is um, epic? Here’s one of three album covers from Robert Kelly. The singer told XXL that the album is “made up of five brand new inspirational songs”.  Inspired yet?

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Diamond’s got plenty money and knows how to spend it in her new video. Cameos from Gucci Mane, Yung Joc, and Princess. No fights this time neither.