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You might remember when Nipsey Hussle’s version of this dropped in January and then Mann’s take with Iyaz. But now, we got an updated version featuring a verse from Snoop. Mann’s new mixtape, Tell A Friend 2 Tell A Friend is out now.

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While Ace’s new single premiered last night, he was busy testing out his new material in the A. Nigel D. was there and filmed it during the 2011 BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase.

Minutes before the curtain dropped last night at the Roseland Ballroom, Memphis Bleek, The Roc Boys orchestra, Swizz Beatz, and DJ Franzen were in the dressing room watching the Heat vs. Bulls game on a Mac Book Pro. No TV, no problem. If you couldn’t make it to the show, here’s a couple of miscellaneous clips from behind the stage.

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During MTV‘s RapFix Live yesterday, they aired another preview from Fif’s upcoming documentary. In the clip above, Curtis speaks to students at Strom Thurmond High School on being adopted by his grandmother. Premieres on VH1 next Monday.

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Although Los Bulls suffered a disappointing lost last night to the Heat, the Windy City’s own dedicates his latest track to the team’s winning streak. Series tied 1-1 with game 3 this Sunday.

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During Ja Rule’s performance at Index in Schüttorf last Friday, Ja performed countless tracks from his catalogue. At about the 11:18 mark, Loki performs his current standout track. More footage here.

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Rap Radar invaded 1515 Broadway again as YN sat alongside Sway on the RapFix Live couch. Elliott spoke on Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″s Bad Meets Evil project, revealed the new RESPECT. cover, and gave advice to upstarts.

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Jay-Z held his first New York concert this year at the Roseland Ballroom last night. The gig was part of Upfront Week for Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. In the house were DJ Khaled, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell.

Hov switched up the set list and even performed “Intro” and “Thank You” (see above) over The Boondocks theme song. Under the cut, he segues “Allure” into “Dead Presidents”. Below that, he brings out Swizzy for “On To The Next One”.

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While we patiently wait for the video, MMG’s cameraman Dre Films and SpiffTV share the official behind the scenes look with more footage. Cameos by Meek Mill, Pill, Torch, French Montana and others.

Directed by Francis Lawrence, it’s the battle of the sexes and it sure looks like the females came away victorious on this one. Beyoncé’s album, 4 drops June 28. This revolution will be televised. Album cover after the cut.

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