[vodpod id=Video.3473721&w=425&h=350&fv=] Luda and his Disturbing Tha Peace familia are set to cover the next issue of The Source. And two days ago, they took their photographs for the magazine. Above is a behind the scene look from the shoot. HHNM

Yesterday on the Ricky Smiley Morning Show, Ross confirmed that Diddy was now indeed his manager. Last week, Billboard got the heads up that he and Nicki Minaj were entrusting Puff with their careers. 305

Last month, we broke the news that Jim Jones was set to teach a music course at a New York City public high school. Phoning into the Morning After With Angela Yee, Jimmy said he’s been cleared by the Board of Education and spoke on the logistics of the course.

Live from his bubble bath, Diddy send his condolences to his competitors after Ciroc vodka took home the gold at the San Francisco World Spirits competition. Can’t front, that coconut flavor is the business. Take that Martin Silver.

[vodpod id=Video.3471299&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fvideo.ak.facebook.com%2Fcfs-ak-sf2p%2F27667%2F16%2F115753911782246_23771.mp4%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fdangdang.swf%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fi.imagehost.org%2F0744%2Falicia.jpg%26amp%3Blink%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwp.me%2FpooOi-5v9%26amp%3Bcontrolbar%3Dover%26amp%3Bplugins%3Dsharing-1] Yesterday evening, American Idol gave back and Alicia Keys did her part with another stunning performance of “Empire State Of Mind Pt. 2” and “Unthinkable”. Then with Travis Barker on the drums, MJB takes to the sky performing “Stairway To Heaven”. Amen to that. [vodpod id=Video.3471340&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fvideo.l3.facebook.com%252Fcfs-l3-ash1%252F27645%252F97%252F115426061812348_32415.mp4%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fdangdang.swf%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fi.imagehost.org%2F0576%2Fmaryjblige.jpg%26amp%3Blink%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwp.me%2FpooOi-5vb%26amp%3Bcontrolbar%3Dover%26amp%3Bplugins%3Dsharing-1%26amp%3Bsharing.code%3D%253Cembed%2520src%253D%2522http%253A%252F%252Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%252Fplayer.swf%2522%2520height%253D%2522300%2522%2520width%253D%2522470%2522%2520bgcolor%253D%2522undefined%2522%2520allowscriptaccess%253D%2522always%2522%2520allowfullscreen%253D%2522true%2522%2520allownetworking%253D%2522all%2522%2520flashvars%253D%2522file%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fvideo.l3.facebook.com%25252Fcfs-l3-ash1%25252F27645%25252F97%25252F115426061812348_32415.mp4%2526skin%253Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%252Fdangdang.swf%2526image%253Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi.imagehost.org%252F0576%252Fmaryjblige.jpg%2526link%253Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwp.me%252FpooOi-5vb%2526controlbar%253Dover%2526plugins%253Dsharing-1%2522%2520%252F%253E] UMD

[vodpod id=Video.3473183&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D507727%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A507727] The most hated man in rap sat down with Sway yesterday and gave his side of the story regarding Guru’s final days. He denies that he and the Gifted One were romantically involved and stands by the authenticity of the rapper’s letter. Previously: DJ Premier Addresses Guru’s Passing

At the end of Cube’s behind the scenes video for “I Rep That West“, we got a sneak peek of this cover. But now, here it is in high-definition. Album drops July 13th. HHNM Sidebar: Cube was on Jimmy Kimmel last night too. Watch after the jump.

Nas ain’t the only one that made a song dedicated to Rakim. TTS let loose a portion of a song Rae made for the 18th Letter. No joke, this sounds serious. NR

Joey Crack gives us a few set of bars on Drizzy’s track. If you thought that it was over, The Darkside is on the way. YK2 Sidebar: Fat Joe Says Young Jeezy Knocked Out “Slow Down” Hook

Nas and Damain get it the ski mask way in their video for “As We Enter”. The video was shot over the weekend in L.A. and is directed by Nabil. More flicks below. Honey

Well, that’s unfortunate. TM 103‘s still on the way…we hope.

The other half of Gang Starr issued this statement regarding his former partner’s death. Very well put,  Preem. LFH

B.Dot and I weren’t the only ones in the house for Tha Doggfather’s NY invasion last night. Photographer Ernest Estime shot the following flicks of Donnis, Peter Rosenberg and Frank Lucas. Now that’s gangsta.

What does it take to be #1 ? Plenty of things. And patience is one of ’em. I first heard of B.o.B. in the fall of 2007 when we were working on XXL‘s Leaders Of The New School issue. “He could sing. He can rap. He’s got this song, “Cloud 9″. He’s dope!,” the staff told me. So even though he was less established than most of his counterparts on the 10 runners-up list, his profile was featured first. Seems […]

Capone tips his glass to Guru over “Moment Of Truth.” Only right if that’s followed by a moment of silence. 57th Ave

Over the Wu’s “Our Dreams”, Joell pens a love letter to actress Sanaa Lathan. Slick move, Casanova. Ha! Sidebar: Joell’s mixtape trailer

Word is that Breezy and Tyga are working on a new mixtape together called, Fan Of A Fan. Please, hold your applause. In support of that, here’s their first video, “Holla At Me”. Get your jerk on.

Luda swang through the concrete jungle to encourage NYers to fill out their damn census forms. He even knocked on some doors in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. What a brave man.

Tony Touch dedicated last night’s show on Shade 45 to the late Guru. During the four hours on air, here’s what went down. Part One: Scarface calls in and discusses the making of “Betrayal” | Part Two: Guru’s lawyer, Owen Lamb speaks| Part Three: Greg Nice reminceses | Part Four: Listener phone calls | Part Five: Phone call from DJ Doo Wop | Part Six: Bun B speaks his piece | Part 7: More listener calls

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”snoop2pac”] In the middle of Snoop’s set last night at the Fillmore, he poured out a lil’ liquor for Pac and B.I.G. with covers of “Hail Mary” and “Hypnotize”. We see you, Cease! [sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”snoopbig”]