Had niggas thinkin’ I was from Uptown, for real… Day 2. Thanks Fab 5 Freddy! Spotted: Jay-Z World Update: Let’s hear it for video…video…videoooo Props: BC

I can hear Eddie Mack now, “C’mon son! About time my shit got up on Rap Radar…that’s some bullshit”. Well, it’s long over due. Here’s this week’s hilarious vignette. Bonus: C’mon Son: Def Jam Edition

First, I get in trouble yesterday with false Eminem single claims and now this. Boombox claims Fif personally showed them the album cover to Before I Self Destruct and this is it. Why wouldn’t he just put it up on his site? I quit. Ha! Update: All praises due to Boombox. ThisIs50 confirms with final artwork. They lost. Ha!

Last night at the Midwest Music Festival in Chicago, Robert spoke on his hometown and overcoming adversity. At the 2:10 mark, he reiterates that he’s a tad illiterate and made it through grammar school by the grace of his jump shot. Crazy. During my visit to his house in August, he admitted this as well. It’s ironic that one of R&B’s greatest composers has difficulties reading. Don’t worry Kells, you are not alone. FSD Sidebar: Trey Songz Still Ain’t Feeling […]

At a recent press conference in NYC, Interscope’s head honcho explains how Beats by Dr. Dre came to fruition. “The whole headphones thing came to life on its own. Dre and I were out in Malibu, I know some of you think Dre lives in the hood, but he has a house in Malibu,” said Iovine . “Anyway, we’re on his terrace in Malibu, and he says, ‘My lawyers want me to sell sneakers.’ I look at him and I […]

Last night, Ghost held a MySpace concert I was oblivious to at the Hiro Ballroom in NYC. Pretty Tone ran through classics including personal favorite, “Strawberry”…with Kid Cudi? Other special guests included Redman, Jadakiss, Large Pro, and Raheem DeVaughn. At the 8:15 mark, Starks reveals that he’s never received royalties for his albums due to pricey sample clearances. Instead, he used it as a trade off for producing a dope catalogue. Thanks, Ghost. You are appreciated. Props: Rekstizzy Update: Blows […]

Sade, is that you? Taking a break from Dancing With The Stars, Mya lets her hair down with Nicki Minaj on this cut off her mixtape, Beauty & The Streets Vol. 1. Throw on a T-shirt and panties to make the cipha complete. X via Splash

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3543944&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D441656] Ha-Haaa. Coming in at number seven is the coldest man on the mic, Young Jeezy. Here’s why: Why He’s Hot: Young Jeezy may not yet have a mainstream, marquee name like some of his platinum peers, but the Snowman is an undeniable rap goliath. In hip-hop, his moniker holds just as much weight as the other big dogs. How else could he bring out Kanye West and Usher during the big Birthday Bash concert in his hometown of […]

Chatting with Hip-Hop Nation’s Renada Romain, Puff says the pastor has apologized for his previous wrongdoings. He also emphasizes that Shyne’s no longer bound to Bad Boy in any way and once again claims he spoke to him on a personal tip. Previously: Diddy Speaks On Shyne’s Upcoming Release From Jail

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Funny man Chris Rock appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s show this afternoon to promote his upcoming documentary, Good Hair. The film focuses on hair care within the Black community. Later, Solange pops up too. Carter-Knowles are runnin’ this talk show shit.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3545408&w=425&h=350&fv=] This afternoon, Boo Boo spoke with Voice of New York on Hot 97. As always, 50 bit his tongue for no one. Take a listen. Part 1: 50 renames Kanye and Lady Gaga’s “Fame Kills” tour. Afterward, he says Jay-Z is the coolest punk. Oy vey! Part 2: Speculates Eminem isn’t happy with the feature on “Forever”. 50 then says his career hasn’t peaked. Part 3: Fif discusses his business venture with Kim Kardashian. Part 4: Ferrari speaks […]

After transforming us yesterday, the Mechanical Dummy hopped on his Twitter and couldn’t wait to spill the beans about his next move. Too bad he’s not that smart. Spotted: Idolator

“Fans get too much caught up in the stats instead of gettin’ caught up into raps.” After finally gettin’ his sequel in stores, how does the Brooklyn baby spend Wed Sept 10. You guessed it? More retail and more radio promo. This internet indy campaign is truly strong. Respect one of the masters. Sidebar: Still goin’. Shallah in Switzerland.

Iovine, Andre, and Gaga. Big business, kids. Heads Up: Freshalina

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[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3538883&w=425&h=350&fv=] Day three and Jose El Gordo explains why he relocated to the Sunshine State. He says Miami sparks his creativity while New York is stuck in the rut. Someone call a tow truck. Previously: You Can Find Fat Joe In The Club Cash Money: Illoniare

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3538795&w=425&h=350&fv=] Is that a cassette? Let’s go back to the hood for Black Thought’s black hoodie rap. The imagery is prettier than a Spike Lee flick, but as smart as I am I still don’t know what’s goin’ on here. I need a lifeline. Ahmir, holla at me, man!

When I ran a publication, I didn’t like rappers visting the premises. Let alone the idea of them performing at my spot—yuck! (You’ll never clear that Lauryn Hill sample, Kanye. Ha!) Well Spin doesn’t feel that way. Wale dusts off one of his old tunes to introduce the rock mag’s new in-office concert series. Pretty innovative. Pardon the rip. Full set here.

“I just gotta be more careful.” After blamin’ it on the Nuvo, blubberin’ about being hated on for five years, and defending the light-skinned regular chick by his side, Faheem uses Drake’s “Successful” instrumental to send an open letter to Hova. Guess this guy doesn’t believe in Twitter. “Alright, so let’s talk about this Jay shit Somedays I wish that I ain’t never say shit And Diddy said, ain’t no excuse for what I did But I felt like he […]