So the Internets are abuzz with claims that Kia Shine ghostwrote Drake’s “Best I Ever Had.” Although he does own a portion of one of rap’s biggest hits, it appears to be because he produced the original Young Money joint that inspired it. Take a listen: As you can hear in the opening verse, Drake lifted the melody and a few words from Weezy. So Mr. Carter and Kia get a piece of the pie—BMI Awards and all. That’s how […]

In an effort to promote their reunion show this Saturday, The Mob gives a bus tour of their respective neighborhoods. Roll wit cha folk. He’s An: Evil Bastard Previously: Goodie Mob Creative Loafing Cover

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3438855&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D437997%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A437997%2526startUri%3D%7BstartUri%7D] I don’t know about you. But I can’t get enough of this. Does Fuck Boy got work today? 179 to go. City of Richmond, the spotlight’s on you. Ha! MTV Sidebar: This guy’s doin’ promo. SMH. Update: It’s workin’! Green skully and all. Betcha he’s got a matching bowtie.

“With the same sword they knight you, they’re gonna good night you with.” Hov and his homie Chris Martin’s band did their 1-2 thing last night in Glasgow. Footage is a lil jumpy but this was just a warm-up to the big Roundhouse show tonight. I’m sure someone’s gonna shoot that shit in HD. Ha! Props: Mick Boogie

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3438680&w=425&h=350&fv=] Five weeks in and Ghost continues to drop a gem on ’em. Today, he sheds light on the simpletons spoiling their ol’ ladys. It ain’t is tricking if you got it. Props: Miss Info

According to the narrator, street cleaners cleared the lane for the Hovimobile during Jigga’s visit to Power 105.1 last week. You’ve come along way, Jay.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3438269&w=425&h=350&fv=width%3D640%26amp%3Bheight%3D360%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rachaelrayshow.com%2Fmanaged%2Fepisodes%2Fsegments%2F2009%2F09%2F16%2Fvideos%2F4014_Fitty_Mixed__F8_FastStart_768K.flv%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.radioplanet.tv%2Fwp-content%2Fmediaplayer-viral%2Fmodieus%2Fmodieus.swf%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.radioplanet.tv%2Fwp-content%2Fmediaplayer-viral%2F640.jpg] Hold the EVOO! Yesterday morning, Fif made an appearance on Rachel Ray. Once again, he plugged his new book The 50th Law, played the celebrity name game. Yum-O! Props: RadioPlanet

You may know him as Loon. Here, he sits down with The Deen Show and speaks more on his Islamic conversion. As you can see, he’s a changed man. I ain’t mad at cha. Props: Broken Cool

If you thought Def Jam’s latest signee’s work with MCs was done, you’re sadly mistaken. In a quick chat on the VMA red carpet, Amerie mentions Loso made the album and the video to her Lil Wayne collabo, “Heard Em All,” was shot by Jay-Z’s main man, Anthony Mandler. Incidentally, Boombox reported Weezy pushed the shoot to Cali so he could check on baby mama numero tres, the lovely Lauren London who delivered this past Saturday. Ah so sweet. Props: […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3437912&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dtype%253Dnormal%2526vid%253D437834%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A437834%2526startUri%3Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A437834] Wouldn’t that’ve been something? The Chef tells 1515 Boys that back in the day, Puff wanted to sign him and Pretty Tone to Bad Boy. Don’t know if it would’ve panned out considering how niggas bit of off Nas shit.

Laurence Fishburne. Johnny Depp. J.Futrustic? Yep, Mr. First Name, Last Name infiltrates the system in his new visual. Shorty in the clip could use a cavity search. WSHH

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3437751&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night, Kamaal and The Roots performed track 5 off his refurbished new CD, Kamaal the Abstract. Yep, Tip can still kick it. Props: PDS via Yardie

“10 million dollars make an ugly muthafucka cute” 20 will make you Brad Pitt. Here’s another cut off Lebron James’ More Than A Game soundtrack. Maurice’s jump shot is still money, baby. Thanks: NR

Yesterday, Yo Gotti received some Northern exposure as he performs his hit, “5 Star” for the adolescents on 106 & Park. Previously: Yo Gotti: The Chitlin Circuit

*Snatches Terrance’s mic* I’m really happy for y’all, I’m a let you finish, but YN has one of the best sites of all time! One of the best sites all time! Just kidding. Shouts to the nominees. I hope my former co-worker brings the gold back to Yonkers Queens. Ha! (I got dirt on you doggie!)

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”alicia_speaks_on_lil_mama__106_and_park”] This afternoon, Alicia Keys crashed the 106 & Park stage.  When Terrance and Rocsi asks how it feels to bum-rush the show, A.K. replies, “I’m not sure, ask her.” Let’s get it poppin’. Ha!

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3433912&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D40439548001%26playerID%3D10172910001%26domain%3Dembed%26] Took long enough. Here’s the visual to the Alicia Keys-written, Swizz Beatz-produced joint from the comeback queen. Like the song and the make it rain scene towards the end, but other than that, this is pretty much an anti-climatic yawnfest. Oh well. You keep your nose clean, lady. Props: Life Files

Now with video. And I love it © Jay Jenkins Previously: Chris Brown’s The Clean Up Man

Today on Ms. Winfrey’s hourly program, she re-aired her 16-year-old  interview with Michael Jackson. The segment was filmed prior to his sexual allegations and was viewed live by 100 million people. Take that World Star. Ha! This time around, she provides commentary to the conversation.

The God Shallah leaves an autographed lesson on his classic cassette. Wow, the Purple Tape. I possessed a copy or two… back in the day. *Sniff.  Sniff. Hold back tears.*