OMG, Usher’s back. Yesterday afternoon, he and will.i.am performed the number song in the country for Middle America on the Oprah Winfrey Show. The nerve. Right, JD? yk2

I’m amazed how this guy sounds in interviews compared to his actual speaking voice. What’s even more amazing is Mo’Nique saying that she’s impressed with his new album. She must’ve listened to a different version. Anyway, above is the interview and down below, he performs “She Got It Made”. [vodpod id=Video.3589963&w=425&h=350&fv=%26amp%3Bbandwidth%3D6269%26amp%3Bcontrolbar%3Dover%26amp%3Bcontrolbar.margin%3D0%26amp%3Bcontrolbar.position%3Dover%26amp%3Bcontrolbar.size%3D39.5%26amp%3Bdock%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fvid143.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fr160%252Fyardie4life%252F2151234924.flv%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi40.tinypic.com%252F15i12ms.png%26amp%3Blevel%3D0%26amp%3Blink%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.mrworldpremiere.net%252F%26amp%3Blogo%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi47.tinypic.com%252Fb4cbyr.jpg%26amp%3Bplugins%3Dviral-2d%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fspamtheweb.com%252Ful%252Fupload%252F110909%252F47187_festival.swf] Yardie

[vodpod id=Video.3590276&w=425&h=350&fv=] Capone, N.O.R.E. and Shallah are America’s Most Wanted in CNN’s latest clip. The War Report 2 bangs in a hood near you July 13th. Until then, keep a look out for dem boys. XXL

Rise and shine early birds. Here is Sex Therapy‘s latest video, with your homie big, Snoop Dogg. Like they say, the best time is the morning time. Get up.

[vodpod id=Video.3588128&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dartist%253D2545682%2526vid%253D515421%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A515421] Drake follows his heart instead of his brain in his new video. Shot by Anthony Mandler in Jamaica, the clip features dance hall star Mavado and dime piece Maliah Michel. Motion picture shit. OVO

Andrew says this is off Common’s upcoming best of album, Go! Common Classics. It leaked back in January but this version features all new verses and Queen on the hook. Sounds right to me.

This probably isn’t the chick that made Bobby divorce Whitney on Nas’ “Blaze A 50“, but last night during a concert in Florida, the former king of R&B proposed to girlfriend Alecia Etheridge with their 11 month old son on stage. Congrats. Thir—uh, second time’s a charm. TLF

During the UK stop of Just Blaze and Alchemist’s Soundclash Tour, HHC caught up with the beatsmiths to discuss their first encounters with some of their biggest collaborators. Damn, that Dame Dash. Ha!

The stars came out during the day again. Earlier, the Apollo Theater laid the first names of their newly built walk of fame. The landmark auditorium is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Seven artists were honored including Smokey Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, Little Richard and James Brown. Next month Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson will also honored. He-he! NY Post

Bobby Ray took his chart-topper to daytime today on The Wendy Williams Show. We see you on the 1’s and 2’s TJ.

In promotion of the new film Just Wright, Charles Barkley went one-on-one with Common Scott McKnight on TNT. Gotta love Chuck shitting on the NJ Nets whenever possible. They’re just turrible!

Good thing Plies pushed his album back. Imagine spending $9.99 to hear something like this? Don’t mean to be cruel, but this ain’t it, bruh-bruh. X

Not only is Deb Antney, Waka Flocka’s mom, but she used to manage Nicki Minaj and Gucci Mane. In less than a month, both artists parted ways with her Mizay Entertainment. In an impromptu interview with AHH, Ms. Flame speaks on her former clients. Mama knows best. yk2

CNN recruit Biggie’s ex on the first single from CNN’s sequel The War Report 2. Represent ‘cha hood and play this at high volume. 57th Ave

[vodpod id=Video.3567139&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Duri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A512110] Good morning! Here’s mtvU‘s premiere of Gangsta Gibbs new visual. Can’t wait to see Gary, Indiana’s finest on the big screen. Dirty version of the song droppin’ on Monday. UPDATE: It’s Monday. Let’s get dirty!

[vodpod id=Video.3585165&w=425&h=350&fv=clip_id%3D11624368%26amp%3Bserver%3Dvimeo.com%26amp%3Bautoplay%3D0%26amp%3Bfullscreen%3D1%26amp%3Bmd5%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_portrait%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_title%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_byline%3D0%26amp%3Bcontext%3Duser%3A3020707%26amp%3Bcontext_id%3D%26amp%3Bforce_embed%3D0%26amp%3Bmultimoog%3D%26amp%3Bcolor%3D00ADEF%26amp%3Bforce_info%3Dundefined] Cons let it rip recently during his visit to Toca Tuesday’s on Shade 45. In related news, Cons’ new video “Life Is Short” should be dropping any day now.

Scram Jones is probably hip-hop’s best kept secret. Disagree? Then take a listen to this new track produced by and featuring the Evil Genius. This is one two piece special prepared extra crispy.

Ricky continues his raid over a gang of instrumentals and takes a crack at Joey’s latest single. And to think, they said less was more.

From the DJ Premier vs. Pete Rock show in Japan last week, here’s Nick Javas going off the head over a Pete Rock beat? Pete then steps from behind the turntables and lays some bars to Preemo’s production. LFHQ

Didn’t see this coming. According to DJ Big Mike, Sheek Louchiano has inked a solo deal with Def Jam Records. If true, Sheek now joins partner Jadakiss at the label. Get that paper. Is that you, Sha Money? YAF UPDATE: Ok, Donnie. Congrats!