Joe Budden does the unthinkable over Alicia’s beautiful ballad. Wait, is that a Ricky Martin stab? That’s right, this is marked for freshness.

Tonight it’s going down—basement. For the first time, J.Cole will perform at S.O.B.’s before a sold out crowd. He says the building holds a special place in his heart after watching Kanye perform there for the first time in 2003. Mo’ clips on the way.

James Todd Smith will appear on McCain’s old partner’s new TV show this Thursday at 10 on Nas’ favorite network. C’mon, Uncle L. Oh well, guess he always was a true Black Republican. Huffington Post

Looks like the Distant Relatives have decided to take their union on the road. Oh be still, my heart, star. Dates on the other side. HHDX

Guess who’s wife put that shoot together? Ha! Anyways, Ci Ci’s back with a lot of help from Terius and Tricky. This ain’t wack but it ain’t great either. Insert shrug. Splash Sidebar: Ole girl shot a vid for her true comeback single.

The Bella got her way. Album in stores today.

[vodpod id=Video.3337605&w=425&h=350&fv=] Although The Wu-Massacre‘s in stores today, that hasn’t stopped Raekwon from giving XXL the greenlight to debut his new video, from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. “I write rhymes that paint clear pictures,” he says. “You can almost close your eyes and see every scene, character and location. I feel like every song off the album deserves it’s own visual. The video for ‘Canal Street’ is another installment.” Get familiar.

That’s right, Bobby Ray is coming to the Big Apple and the Double R is a proud media sponsor. We hope to see you in the place with some pretty faces. Cop some tickets and kick it. Y’all ain’t got nothin’ on us. Ha!

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This afternoon, Reflection Eternal and Estelle are shooting their new video, “Midnight Hour” in the Chelsea section of Manhattan. The track’s off their new album Revolutions Per Minute. Briefly, the duo spoke on the concept of the shoot. Below’s a glimpse of Kweli filming his scene.

[vodpod id=Video.3336841&w=425&h=350&fv=] Joell takes it back to the tenements with his new video, “Project Boy.” This definitely makes up for that crap Wyclef put out a couple of years ago. OS Update: Now with audio.

I stand by my earlier tweet but that doesn’t mean that with the right material, Mr. Raymond still isn’t capable of a stellar performance. Last night, at Power 105.1’s P.C. Richard & Son Theater, Ush knocked this Stevie Wonder cover out the park. Guess my invite got lost in the mail. Right, Shondell? Peace: Darren Pfeffer

B.Dot hates all the making of flicks and endless behind the scenes of videos. Especially when they come out after the video’s release. As is, the case here. But how often do you see the Birdman this close to Marshall? Something about this, just doesn’t seem right. Ha. Derick G.

Crack is back, Joey that is and here he lays down a verse over Diddy and Dirty’s Money single. Yup, they keep calling for this beat. Tapemasters Inc.

Well we already seen Diddy’s excerpt of the video, but here are some stills from the rest of the crew to hold us down until the full version finally drops. More after the jump. 57th Ave

Jay’s BP3 tour came to an end Saturday night in Vegas. After the show, it’s the after-party, as he and Jeezy partied at Tao. Here Hov rocks to his King James dedicated joint. Keri Hilson’s #1 fan: Jamie Fierce

Well not together, but seperately. Issue #12 takes it to Harlem for the April edition of Straight Stuntin magazine as both Killa and Capo get a cover. Probably as close as you’ll ever get to a Dip Set reunion. Kay Slay

Raymond v. Raymond gets another video and this time the Black Eyed Pea frontman is onboard. No exclamation needed, this video doesn’t move me.

T.I. becomes the latest passenger on board Diddy’s Last Train To Paris. Hello, good morning. And in case we don’t ever hear this song again, good afternoon, good evening, and good night. UPDATE: Diddy’s in super promo mode.

For a third time, Curtis Jackson sits in the director’s chair. This time for Lloyd Banks’ new video. Look out for H.F.M.2. (Hunger For More 2) coming soon. Thisis50