[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4427620&w=425&h=350&fv=] Kamaal shoots the breeze with Talk Stoop on the steps of a Brooklyn brownstone. He speaks on his conversion to Islam and the delay of The Renaissance. Nosy neighbors, listen up. Yardie

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4427505&w=425&h=350&fv=m%3D102097242%26type%3Dvideo%26a%3D0] New Year’s Eve party footage? I thought we was off that. Oh well, here’s how Kells brought in the new decade. A live set complete with some lovely accessories. The Pied Piper is still perverted. Ha. Props: FSD

A Sunday can give me a chance to educate you snot-nosed youngsters. Here’s a good friend of mine, former Def Jam publicist Bill Adler recalling the drama back in 1989 that almost broke-up Public Enemy when a group member gave a very volatile interview to The Washington Times. Mo’ incredible tales can be found at Planet Ill. Spotted: Hattie C

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul turns 39 tomorrow and was recently presented with a cake at a taping of the Ellen DeGeneres show. Best wishes to her highness. Spotted: Rap Up Sidebar: Wonder what Sean got her?

We miss you too, Albert.

West, West y’all. Sean The Robot

West, West y’all. Sean The Robot

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4427040&w=425&h=350&fv=] Mega Montana sat with the Round Table and recalls the drama with Nas and the reason why he got the boot from Esco’s supergroup. Oh, what might have been.

Never thought I’d ever see this. These guys have come a long way. Ha. Dez’s Twitter

Never thought I’d ever see this. These guys have come a long way. Ha. Dez’s Twitter

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The-Dream proves once again that whatever he touches can potentially turn it into a hit. This time, Terius brings the magic touch to his wife as they both welcome you to the city where they tied the knot. And you say, Sin City. Nav

Last night, Alicia Keys made her musical guest appearance on Saturday Night Live with Sir Charles Barkley co-hosting and introducing her performances. But do you really wanna see that? Probably not. Instead, catch her “Digital Short” sketch which seems inspired a lil’ by her video, “You Don’t Know My Name”. Sidebar: This should’ve made the cut. Show was turrible! (Say it like, Chuck)

Photo: 2008. Hov at a Packers-Cowboys game. The real pigskin season began today as the first two of four Wild Card games were played. Of course, plenty of hip-hop folks were on Twitter sharing their thoughts as they watched the games. At the end of the day, The Jets beat The Bengals 24-14 in Game One. Then later much to the chagrin of the Philly fanatics, The Cowboys whupped the Eagels 34-14. Their first playoff win in over a decade. […]

What’s up with all this diggin’ up your favorite rapper’s HS yearbook trend? This is why I never posed for mine. I always knew I’d be somebody. Ha. Props: HHNM

Need somethin’ to step to on your Saturday evening? Here’s a new one from the singer/producer/Harvard alum. This may or not be off his next album, Les Is More. Props: Illionaire

Never knew Dre sampled ?uestlove’s parents on one of the greatest rap records of all-time. Props: Ahmir’s SwiftFM channel Bonus: Put a shirt on Daz!

Reports are surfacing that Banks and four other men were arrested for assaulting road manager Chris Hines after a payment discrepancy following a concert Friday night in Canada. Spotted: SOHH via Def Sounds

Sorry I missed Mr. Smith’s born day bash at Santos last night. Heard it was big fun in the big town. Mel D Cole got mo’ photos comin’ soon. Props: Village Slum

Sorry I missed Mr. Smith’s born day bash at Santos last night. Heard it was big fun in the big town. Mel D Cole got mo’ photos comin’ soon. Props: Village Slum