Rap Radar

It’s been a minute since we’ve gotten a new one from Dee Vazquez and for her return we get to know The Chocolate Boy Wonder a little better.

We already heard the Lauryn Hill duet off Mr. Isley’s upcoming comeback album and he also brought TIP onboard for the project as well. Put your money on Mr. I on November 30th.

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Last Monday, Funk Flex brought the NY rap all-stars to Times Square, including Busta Rhymes’ artist Reek Da Villian. In his first big performance, Reek tore “Fire Hydrant” down with Fred The Godson and “Mechanics” with his mentor. Say it don’t spray it, Bussa Bus. Ha!

While we prepare to feast on turkeys tomorrow, Baby is giving back to his community. Birdman flocked over to Nawlins yesterday afternoon for his 15th annual turkey giveaway. Gobble Gobble whodie.

“They see us on TV so much, but never get to see us [in person]. But for them to see us, shake our hands, tell us they know our momma, they know our daddy, so many that watched me as a kid that tried to keep my head straight when I was younger — it feels great, not just good.”

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Mirror mirror on the wall. Well, you know the rest. Also know that Keysh’s next album drops December 21. Below is her new video “I Aint Thru” featuring Ms. Minaj.

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Khaled takes us to church and preaches while previewing a track off his forthcoming, We The Best Forever. Afterwards, he hits the Florida Classic, 92Jamz and the Roxy Nightclub. Amen to that.

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Previously: Ep. 10

On Smash let loose another bonus cut from Lloyd Banks’ The Hunger For More 2. What can we say, stuntin’ is a habit.

As previously reported, Mr. West penned the cover story of Ms. Fenty’s Interview issue. Below is an excerpt from their Q&A and after the jump, you can lust over the scans from the spread.

Kanye: How does it feel to know that you could have any man in the world. Or woman. How does it feel to know that you can turn straight women gay?
Rihanna: Is that a real question?
Kanye: Yeah.
Rihanna: Well … Thank you. I don’t know how to feel about that. I guess that’s flattering.
Kanye: But just to have that level of power. How do deal with it? No one woman should have that much power.

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Drake’s performance at Radio City two months ago will air tonight at 9PM on FUSE. To celebrate, Kodak is giving away a Playtouch and Easyshare cameras to one lucky U.S. resident. First one to send your full name to rapradarcontests@gmail.com wins. Go!

UPDATE: Contest over. Congrats to Scott.

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