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Gang Starr’s Guru Has Cardiac Arrest

Over the weekend, Guru suffered a heart attack and is currently in a coma at a New York-based hospital. He is slated to undergo surgery today. An outpouring of love and support has already started on Twitter. Let’s please keep Keith Elam in our prayers. Miss Info via HHDX thru HipHopWired

Young Jeezy x Plies “Lose My Mind” (BP3 Tour, Atlanta)

Mr. Birthday Bash brought out one guest for his hometown stop on Hov’s BP3 Tour. I shrugged when I knew it was Plies, but he proved me wrong with the debut of their dope new collabo off TM103. I thought the Goon said this was about to drop? I’m sure it’ll be out by manana along with more of my footage. You poorly write about it, I live it.

Lil Wayne To Shoot Seven More Videos

[vodpod id=Video.3144220&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D487927] In the second clip from Wayne’s Road to Rikers, Weezy says that he’s shooting seven new clips today, including a new song from Drake called “African Boombatta.” Thank us now or later? 1515

BET Rip The Runway Photos

BET’s taping of Rip The Runway went down last night at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. The event was hosted by actor Pooch Hall and Nicki Minaj. Performances included Trina, Soulja Boy, and Ludacris. Mo’ clicks after the jump.

Lil Wayne Explains His Twitter Name

[vodpod id=Video.3143316&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Duri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A487894] On Tuesday, Weezy makes his new residence on Rikers Island. But before he turns himself in, he has DJ Scoob Doo document his last days of freedom. In his final pre-jail interview, Weezy explains the origins of his Twitter alias, Liltunechi. “My nickname is Lil Tune — my grandmother named me that,” he explained. “She’s passed. My grandmother, her name was Mercedes Carter. She named me Lil Tune. We just threw the ‘Chi’ on there. Like Gucci, I […]

Jay-Z Blueprint 3 Tour (Atlanta)

Jigga’s traveling circus arrived at the Phillips Arena last night in ATL and Exclusive Access was there to witness it all. At the 6:19 mark, Jeezy and special guest Plies debut their new TM103 collabo, “Lose My Mind“. Look out for footage from YN’s P.O.V. soon.

Kanye’s Recording Sessions Interrupted By Tsunami Warning

Early this morning, a massive 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile. The magnitude of the quake poses the threat of tsunami waves throughout the Pacific. As a precautionary measure, an evacuation warning has been issued in Hawaii. Currently, Kanye West and his G.O.O.D. Music family are in the 50th state recording his new album. Below, A&R Plain Pat gives a first-hand account of the trouble in paradise. YN Update: Thankfully, it was a false alarm. But Pat hit me on DM and […]

Fight Breaks Out At Big Sean Show

During Big Sean’s gig at the Wild Hare in Chi Town last night, a disgruntled rapper snatches his mic and shouts “Fuck, Chicago” before getting tossed off stage. All wasn’t lost though. Before the close of the set, Sean managed to perform “Getcha Some” and “Lemonade”. FSD

Luda Wants New Album To Help Female MCs

[vodpod id=Video.3134440&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D487787] In a game dominated by males, Luda tells MTV that he hopes Battle Of The Sexes helps more female MCs be heard. Initially, the album was a joint collaboration with Luda and former DTP artist, Shawnna. But once she split, Luda still kept the concept. Ah well, guess you gotta learn to live with regrets. Right, Dram?

Big Sean Speaks On XXL Freshmen Cover

Last night at Chicago’s RSVP Gallery, Big Sean addresses appearing on XXL‘s upcoming Freshmen 10 cover. Afterward, he gives the heads up on his new mixtape and working on Kanye’s new allbum “a top secret project”. Sssh, keep that one the low. Chris Franco