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Shot earlier this year, Eminem finally takes us out of this world with his long-awaited video. Starring former adult actress, Sasha Grey and directed by Joseph Kahn. Cop flick on iTunes here. Recovery is in stores now.

Apparently, Alicia Keys likes this Maybach Music. Along with Bruno Mars, Swizz’s ol’ lady returned to the main stage tonight at the 2011 BET Awards. During her piano medley, she brought out Rick Ross for “Maybach Music 2″. Sweet!

Across the pond, Beyoncé hit up the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury as the first African-American female to headline the UK annual music festival. 4 in stores this Tuesday. More footage below.

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The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul opened up the 2011 BET Awards. Before the close of her set, she gave the first live performance of  “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over” featuring Jadakiss and Fabolous (who wasn’t there). The song will appear on DJ Khaled’s We The Best Forever.

While on the 2011 BET Awards Red Carpet, DJ Khaled premiered the video to the song of the summer. Remember, We The Best Forever July 19th.

Where’s Young Breed? Well Torch and Gunplay both hold it down for their fellow Carol City Cartel member with their own take on the Geto Boys classic. Color Cut Clarity coming soon.

With Dr. Dre in attendance, Nipsey brought The Marathon last night to the House of Blues on Sunset Blvd. Check out one more clip underneath.

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For the first time ever, Saigon Da Don hit La Bellevilloise in Paris last night. Up top, Miss Edgy C caught Sai performing his Statik Selektah-produced track “So Cruel”.

Yesterday, Busta Rhymes announced that N.O.R.E. joined his Conglomerate. Busta clarifies that he didn’t sign Noreaga, but formed a partnership with his Militainment.

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The Mighty Mos took the outdoor stage and headlined yesterday’s Fort Greene Festival in Brooklyn. Of course, it was only right he put on for his borough with a rendition of Jay-Z’s “Brooklyn Go Hard”.