Jay-Z, Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith were at Radio City Music Hall last night as nominees at the 64th annual Tony Awards. The triumvirate’s play, Fela! was nominated in 11 categories including Best Musical. Although the production took home three trophies, it lost the top honor to Memphis. Better luck next year. Additional picture after the jump.

Police are exploring a possible connection between Fabolous and the murder of 22-year-old Brooklyn rapper, G-Baby. The upstart was shot three times in the back last March as he left club Amazura in Queens. Surveillance cameras show Fab leaving the venue moments before the shooting. G-Baby’s mother told the NY Daily News: “My son was going to talk to Fab in a car, and he got shot three times,” grieving mother Roxanne Brown said. “I don’t know what’s going on. […]

It’s a lil’ before noon in NYC, but here’s a 9 AM freestyle courtesy of Mr. Do Right And Kill Everything. Produced by Boi-1da. ATF Update: Mastered version and listed as a bonus off Thank Me Later. June 15. splash

This is an unreleased cut that somehow found its way to the Net. If this is any indication on how the album will sound, Cole’s gon set this bitch on fire, for sure. zargrza

The show must go on. Fresh out of jail, Cudi fulfilled his commitment late last night and performed at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee. Above, comedian Aziz Ansari gives an introduction followed by Cudder’s performance of “Up Up And Away”.

Seems as if Kanye isn’t waiting for the BET Awards to make a triumphant return. Last night at the Isle of Wright Festival in the UK, Yeezy joined Jigga Man for “Run This Town”. Hopefully, better footage emerges soon. sean UPDATE: TS comes through with better footage.

[vodpod id=Video.3818509&w=425&h=350&fv=] Eminem discusses his history as a Detroit battle vet and what he wants to EmSee out of the series Red Bull is sponsoring this summer on The Road to 8 Mile. Stick with Rap Radar for details on when, where and how you can get involved and/or come witness this epic new clash of battle rappers. There can only be one!

Snoop Dogg and Kurupt are two of the biggest Laker fans around. And although the team lost to the Celtics last night, that isn’t stopping them for rooting for the home team on this new track. Lake Show in six. Any takers?

Last year, educator Michael Eric Dyson penned a book entitled Born To Use Mics based on Nas’ 1994 masterpiece, Illmatic. Earlier today at the Bonnaroo Arts & Music Festival, Esco gave his take on the project.

Puff and his Dirty Money crew were on Tim Westwood’s show today and addressed Lil’ Kim recent taunts. No time for negativity.