And you say, Chi-City! So before Leno got his Oprah on last night and Kanye promised a hiatus, an ABC reporter snitched that the Pres threw Mr. West under the bus in an off-the-record comment. ABC was left with pie on the face and released this statement: In the process of reporting on remarks by President Obama that were made during a CNBC interview, ABC News employees prematurely tweeted a portion of those remarks that turned out to be from […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3423559&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D437086%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A437086%2526startUri%3D%7BstartUri%7D] Tim can’t stop his camp from leaking records, but he’s got something to say about Hov’s decision to keep Drizzy just on the chorus of “Off That.” This guy got balls. “You gotta ask him. It should have been [on there],” he said of Drake’s missing rhymes. “But I thought, to me, we took [Drake] out of his element. But he said that was good to him. I said, ‘Oh, sh–, let’s go back and get him in […]

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jay_leno-6″] Tonight, Kanye spoke to Jay Leno about disrupting Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the VMA’s on Sunday. Following the incident, he says that he’s going to take some time off for a lil’ self evaluating. Sayanara, fam. Afterward he, Rihanna and Jay-Z perform “Run This Town.”

In an interview today with MUCH, 50 gives his take on Gay Fish’s stunt last night at the VMA’s. He says if ‘Ye did the same thing during his acceptance speech, he’d leave trademarks around his eye. Can’t blame him. Flashback: Fif’s known to crash a party too. Props: ICE

LOS ANGELES, CA –Patrick Swayze, whose good looks and sympathetic performances in films such as “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” made him a romantic idol to millions, died Monday, his publicist said, according to CNN affiliate KTLA. Swayze was 57. Swayze died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His doctor, Dr. George Fisher, revealed in early March 2008 that Swayze was suffering from the disease. Sidebar: Swayze’s Hip-Hop Connection

“Whitney in my mansion smokin’ crack.”

While discussing the VMA’s, the livest audience on televison boo’s Terrence and Rocsi when they mention Gay Fish and Lil Mama.  It’s too late to apologize.

You won’t believe what Ice just posted. Apparently, Officer Ricky still needs a restraining order. This is gonna go right in YN’s odd magazine cover collection. Hey, Curtis as a guest editor? That sounds familiar. Thank God, I’m off that. Ha!

Earlier this afternoon, Whitney Houston had a chit chat with Ms. Winfrey. In the first segment, they discussed her drug use and Bobby Brown’s physical and verbal abuse. They have nothing in common.

Cudi and Wale cover PAPER magazines 25th year anniversary issue. Split between five covers, each jacket features five  25-year- old’s. Whew, that’s a lot of twenty-22’s. Check out their profiles after the jump.

Here’s the visual aid that accompanies Hav’s kite to V.I.P. It’s still Mobb for life, for real-for real.

via his blog: I feel like Ben Stiller in “Meet the Parents” when he messed up everything and Robert De Niro asked him to leave… That was Taylor’s moment and I had no right in any way to take it from her.  I am truly sorry. Yeah, yeah, yeah. The damage is done—and maybe your reputation as well. heads up: Rolling Stone. Previously: Kanye West Apologizes To Taylor Swift

Lil Mama copped a plea issued a statement to the 1515 Boys about yesterday‘s proceedings. “I did not mean any disrespect towards Jay-Z or Alicia Keys,” the statement reads. “I admire them and look up to them as role models. ‘Empire State of Mind’ had my emotions running high. In that moment I came up onstage to celebrate my two icons singing about NY.”

This past weekend, Lonnie and the baddest band in the land were in Chicago as part of the Hennesey Artistry Show at The Shrine. Together, they perform Comm’s Grammy nominated single. No Badu or candles here. Props: Andrew

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3418539&w=425&h=350&fv=] Willie hangs in the hangar for his latest visual off The Fly mixtape. Prepare for take off. Props: NR

One can only hope that Nasir woke up early on his born day. He’s 36. It’s a blessing, ya know. According to his horoscope:  You are a busy and productive person, and someone who finds time to help others even when your own schedule is overloaded. This year, be prepared to put your own needs first. This is a year to determine what you want in life and move forward to make it happen. In the meantime, just chill out […]

How about a lil’ S&M to get you through the day?  Here’s Ghost Deni’s visual for the all too crude,  “Stapleton Sex.” NFSW (Not Safe For Work)  but I wont tell, if you don’t. Props: Team Yee

Before rolling to the VMA, YN caught Wale and his enormous neck piece. Chris Brown, eat your heart out.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”asher_roth_kiss”] Last night, an unidentified cutie accompanied Asher P to the VMA’s. When his name’s announced in the Best New Artist category, shorty plants a wet one on the side of his dome piece. Hmm, who knew Ash had a thing for the sistahs. Hey, he’s right next to DeNiro Ha!

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3417624&w=425&h=350&fv=] In case you ain’t know so, Miss Info is more than just Hot 97’s gossip queen. In fact, she’s the one of music journalism’s most revered scribes. She’s also the only person to hold editorial posts at XXL, The Source and VIBE. Here, she gives takes a trip down memory lane and speaks on bestowing Nasir with The Source‘s coveted 5 Mics. Eminem’s still holding his breath.