I remember when MTV had their VMA details on lock and key. Well in today’s Twitter Nation that’s hard. First, news broke about Jay-Z and Alicia possibly closing the show with “Empire State of Mind,” now comes word that MJ’s baby sis is workin’ day and night to do her brother justice with an amazing performance. Can’t wait. Sidebar: Can you believe the fucks at Viacom are frontin’ on Double R press credentials? I invented the 1515 Boys! Ha. Don’t […]

Screw cash for clunkers. This weekend, Ludacris’ gave away 20 pre-owned whips to the financially strapped. As I always say, four wheels beat two heels. Props: HHNM

Last Friday, I caught up with engineer extraordinaire Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton at Roc The Mic studios. For nearly a decade, Guru’s added the finishing touches on all of The Roc’s releases. With Blueprint 3 in stores today, he spoke on the album’s delay and fine tuning it in the 50th state. More clips on the way.

This past weekend, Victor celebrated his 33rd cumpleaños. And what better way to commemorate than with a life size Newport Noreport cake. Take a bite and  get laced like ash tray face.

Who can take Labor Day off when some new GFK pops up in your mailbox? Think this is the intro to Wizard Of Poetry. You smart dumb cats know Dennis Cole never needed an instrumental. Hey, it’s not too late to take this joint and add it in your BBQ mix. It’s smokier than your grill.

Looks like all the big dawgs are in the MIA today makin’ history. “Swagger Like Us” never had a visual. Ha! Props: iluvlola

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Great cinematography Hype, but like I’ve said before, this crap sounds like a bad Ron G blend. Sorry Sean, but this is Unforgivable. 

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This afternoon, Raekwon returned to the “Coliseum Block” (165th St & Jamaica Ave) in Queens for an in-store signing of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. Coincidentally, Rae shot “Ice Cream” on the same strip 14 years ago. Literally taking a trip down memory lane, Rae talks about his connection to the Q-Boro.

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The Pyrex King stirs things up with La Flare, Bad Azz, and the Diamond Princess. Hate if you want, but this is first rate.

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Earlier this afternoon, J.Cole moved a step closer to becoming a fuckin’ rap star. Patronizing the Hall Of Fame music shop in Queens, Cole purchased 10 copies of The Blueprint 3. Congrats, homie. What are you waiting for, clap for him!

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Fif continues his promo tour down the dial with CNBC. This time, he speaks on how he switched his hustle. Dig in your pockets, wonder why you’re broke? Cause you didn’t listen to 50.

Props: Huff Post

Previously: 50 Cent On The Today Show

If I spend my 99 cents on iTunes am I allowed to share? Ha! I dig the joint we debuted on the holiday more. Don’t front on who brought it to ya.

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Heads Up: BOBO 

Previously: RR Exclusive: Ghostface “Cruisin'”

Update: More Ghostface!

“Not Ur Average Girl”

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Props: Splash

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Thanks, Rae. Another sample I gotta look for. SMH. This joint makes me wanna go back on vacation. Today’s been a tough day. Ha!

Wow, these crazy kids really did elope last week in Las Vegas. Good luck, Mr. and Mrs. Nash. Somebody get Dre a tissue. 

Props: TMZ

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Props to LD and PR. Persistence overcomes resistance (C) Mr. Magic. Witness the birth of Morning Hov.

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This morning, Curt sat alongside author Robert Greene to promote his new book, The 50th Law on The Today Show. Kathie Lee and Hoda Kotb make this bromance seem unbearable.

Props: Rap Up

During Mister Cee’s throwback hour, special guest DJ Cocoa Chanelle brought in surprise guest Raekwon for a quick pow wow. The god sounds dumb happy to have his album finally in stores. He should be. See y’all at Santos!

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Props: Oh me. I’m Rip Game Proper. Y’all musta forgot.

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No, “Yes Men” here. Guru admits to telling Hov his opinion on his records. In fact, he says Jay switched his verses on “Already Home” and “Forever Young.” Good luck on finding those, leakers.

Sidebar: Pardon the low audio. Squeeze the juice out your headphones/speakers.

Look who ran into each other at Power 105. Support hip-hop and cop both. I did. Standing Ovay!