Looks like Dame is putting his old Roc-A-Fella chain to good use. Last night at Rachel Roy’s Pre-Fall show at Cedar Lake in NYC, Curren$y was snapped sporting the medallian. The chain remains! Vashtie

[vodpod id=Video.3056104&w=425&h=350&fv=mediaKey%3D68e2b932-549e-49a4-b1fb-73e5bff77e99%26image%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwbads.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo25%2Fu%2Ftelepixtv%2Fellen%2Fus%2Fvideo%2F2010-02%2F15%2F021510_rihanna_still.jpg%26origin%3Dembed] This was pre-recorded, but aired earlier today on Ellen. Apparently, this was taped during her appearance a few weeks ago. Sounds just as rude live. Rap-up

Black Hippy’s composed of Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and School Boy Q. And guess what, the gang’s all here in this new freestyle. Top Dawg, bite em all!

On Kanye’s blog today, Mr. West reconfirms what we already know about newcomer CyHi Da Prynce. And to further his point, he referenced the clip above. Surely, Prynce’s new mixtape will have a similar effect. Bonus: Yealwolf Ft. Pill CyHi Da Prynce “I Wish (Remix)” Live MG

“Man, Juelz sucks. That nigga can’t rap!” Yep, that used to be me. For years, I’ve defecated on Santana’s rhyme book. Although I enjoyed some posse cuts (“Dip Set Anthem”, “I’m Ready”) and tolerated his Back Like Cooked Crack mixtape, Elz’s raps were tainted with onomatopoeias and  incoherence. These days, things are much different.With his album Born To Lose, Built To Win dropping later this year, Santana’s been feeding the streets with savory guest verses and freestyles. He eclipses Lloyd […]

[vodpod id=Video.3055462&w=425&h=350&fv=] Yesterday, Noreaga gave us a sneak peak of “Bodega Stories” from The War Report 2. Stop being cheap with the mayonnaise! Previously: CNN Ft. Imam Thug x Musaliny “Planet Thug” 57th Ave

The mighty Mos took over the Congress Theater in Chicago Saturday night and it appears that a fake DOOM was in the house. After the alleged impostor’s performance, fans got rowdy and threw objects onto the stage. No time for unexpected guests! Andrew Update: New verse Dante? NR

It’s been a busy weekend, so we never got around to throwing this up. Ah well, it’s never too late to enjoy “fuck shit”. Download here. Tracklist underneath.

[vodpod id=Video.3055053&w=425&h=350&fv=] All week, XXL will reveal their line-up from their 2010 freshman class. Setting things off is Pill with a freestyle. Sit tight, the other nine coming soon.

With Travis Barker on drums, The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul takes on a rock radio staple for the international re-release of Stronger With Each Tear due March 15. Can’t wait to hear the end result. ET

Look who took in the All-Star game. But wait ole girl went brunette?! I swear to God everytime I see Bridges’ squeeze she looks different. Oh well. Crush over! Previously: Vol. 1 & Vol. 2

According to XXL, Mr. “Gone” inked up with Lyor’s spot. That’s a good thing, right? Donnis points out Def Jam, Asylum, and Jive lost out and he got a EP and mixtape, Southern Comfort on the way. After that, time for his album, Past Visions Of The Future. Good luck, kid.

“This court will make you feel brand new”? Me no like what she did to the “Empire”. C’mon, Cook!

[vodpod id=Video.3052848&w=425&h=350&fv=] Usher opened up the All-Star game before tip off this evening performing a medley of his old and new tunes. However, the center of attention wasn’t his actual performance, but his wardrobe. Yardie

In the lobby of the Hyatt in Dallas, JD and Snoop do battle in a game of NBA2K10. Who got next?

During some down time, Kanye’s boo and his cousin Ricky perform their rendition of Backstreet Boys’ hit “I Want It That Way”. All eyes on Amber’s lips. Amajanese

Like they always do at this time, Bron Bron and Hov held their Two Kings dinner last night. It all went down at W Hotel in Dallas and Diddy, Drake, and Uncle Rush were just a few that attended. Hey Drizzy, where’s your tie? Necole Bitchie UPDATE: MTV got more red carpet action. [vodpod id=Video.3052884&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bid%3D1631876%26amp%3Bvid%3D483825]

[vodpod id=Video.3051922&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bid%3D1631876%26amp%3Bvid%3D483822] The 1515 Boys caught up with the Roc Boy and explained why he passed on Q’s session. ‘We Are the World’ is like [Michael Jackson’s] ‘Thriller’ to me. I don’t ever wanna see it touched. I’m a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that’s going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts: [Millions have been raised] through text [donations] to Haiti. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but ‘We are the World’ is [musically] […]

We showed you the behind-the-scenes and online spread, but here’s Scotty’s actual cover and what you’d see if you kids ever purchased a publication. Ha!

That’s right, the black sheep of the G.O.O.D. Music fam revealed that the crew is ready to put that work in for President’s day. Guess Mr. West is keepin’ his old-ass album title. Hannah Sidebar: Guess where Pat’s headed?