Nas x Common “NY State of Mind”/ “The World Is Yours” (Live In Cali)

Monday, September 28 2009 8:15 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Mo’ dopeness from the “Common & Friends” shindig this past weekend. Serena’s man lends a hand to Esco as he rips through a couple of classics from Illmatic. Yeah that was a pretty good rap album. Ha! Here’s some real rap shit, Internets.

Lil Wayne’s Birthday Celebration

Monday, September 28 2009 7:57 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Like he told Drama in the previous post, Wayne was gonna spend his evening doin’ it big in the 305. New million dollar watch? Check. And yo, get my diamond-encrusted cake in the front!

Props: 305 and Derick G

DJ Drama Interviews Lil Wayne On His Bday

Sunday, September 27 2009 11:04 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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Today is Lil Wayne’s born day. And the mixtape DJ he made beautiful music with didn’t forget. That’s right folks, Drama and Weezy chop it up. What’s a lawsuit?

Break 1: Wayne says he jetted to Minnesota to watch Brett Favre, his favorite player, bring his team to a thrilling last minute victory.

Break 2: Wayne discusses his big tour moneymaker status and Young Money’s success.

Part 3: Wayne on the “Bedrock” mixup and big praise for Nicki Minaj and Drake.

Break 4: Wayne says “Forever” doesn’t count as an Eminem collaboration and he thinks we all need to appreciate Jay-Z.

Break 5: Wayne says he’s got a surprise for Rebirth and a new mixtape on the way.

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Diddy Speaks On Shyne’s Upcoming Release From Jail

Sunday, September 27 2009 6:45 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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Sean John recently phoned into Hot 97 and says that he spoke to Shyne Moses a couple weeks ago. Po is scheduled to be released from Woodbourne Correctional next month after serving an eight year bid for firing a gun inside Club NY in 1999.

Props: 57th Ave & DarkNyte

Yo Gotti Freestyle On The Deal

Sunday, September 27 2009 6:43 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Live from the kitchen, Yo Gotti cooks up an acappella on The Deal. M’m m’m good.

Props: Yk2

Mashonda Addresses Alicia Keys

Sunday, September 27 2009 3:37 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: R&B, True Story

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Yesterday, Mashonda took to Twitter and addressed the love triangle involving her, Swizz Beatz, and Alicia Keys. Read what she had to say after the jump.

Heads Up: VIBE

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B.o.B. On Working With Eminem

Sunday, September 27 2009 3:36 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

During a visit to Columbia College Chicago, B.o.B. spoke on making beautiful music with Marshall Mathers. He also addressed  how Atlantic Records is trying to get him to sign a 360 deal. Damn shame. Performance footage after the cut.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff & Will Smith Turned Down “House Party”

Sunday, September 27 2009 3:09 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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Yesterday via Twitter, Jazzy Jeff revealed that he and Will turned down the lead roles in the House Party trilogy. Imagine that. Is it too late to switch?!

RR Exclusive: Fat Joe Speaks On Liza Rios (Home Invasion)

Sunday, September 27 2009 2:54 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus, Uncategorized

For the third time, Fat Joe addresses his conflict with Big Pun’s widow, Liza Rios. Joe says he doesn’t make a dime off Pun and doesn’t exploit his legacy with tribute videos and shitty remixes. Got that, Mr. Combs?

Previously: Home Invasion: Green Lantern Interviews Fat Joe

Nas On Not Appearing On BP3 & OB4CL 2

Sunday, September 27 2009 2:29 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Backstage at the Orange Rock Corps concert in a London, Nasir skirts questions about his absence on Only Built 4 Cuban Linx  2 and “Empire State of Mind.” Smarten up Nas, opportunity comes once in a lifetime.

Props: PunchBowl

Update: Some live footage of Nas’ from the show.

Props: London To MK