First and foremost, Vanessa Williams is one bad mama jama. Now with that out that way, she and LL Cool J appeared as guests this morning on The View. In between promoting his new book, LL Cool J’s Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle, he curled hosts Joy Behar, Elizabeth Hasselbeck, and Sherri Shepherd. Clearly, the ladies love cool James.

Capone and Noreaga previewed their new album The War Report 2 this afternoon and revealed the tracklist for the project. One of the standouts that isn’t listed is “T.O.N.Y. 2” produced by Just Blaze. The song is tentative to make the final cut. Album in stores July 13th. 1. “Pain (Alchemist) 2.”Bodega Storires” Ft. The L.O.X. (Scram Jones) 3.”Dutches vs Phillies vs. Bamboo” Ft. Raekwon (Scram Jones) 4. “My Attire” (Dreddy K. Amarae) 5. “Favor For A Favor” (BT) 6. […]

Last night on the San Francisco leg of Drake’s Away From Home Tour, he premiered a verse from “You Know, You Know”. According to ATF , the song is produced by Mr. Kanye West but didn’t make the final cut of Thank Me Later.

Lupe reveals to NBC San Digeo that he’s taking his Steppin Laser Tour back to some foreign lands. As of now, no dates have been announced. The conversation then turns to his album Lasers which still doesn’t have a release date, but was turned in months ago. LupeEnd

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”emjay_announcement”] Live from Comerica Park in Detroit, Eminem and Jay-Z speak on the previous post. Be clear: Em will rock Comerica on the 2nd, while Jay will hold court at Yankee Stadium on the 13th. No word as to yet when tickets go on sale, but we’ll keep you posted. For now, peep this long awkward interview. UPDATE: Here’s the first interview the duo did with ESPN. It was blacked out in the NYC. UPDATE 2: Tickets go […]

LaFlare gave his first radio interview this morning with Frank Ski and Wanda on Atlanta’s V103. He spoke on his time away, took some phone calls, and reveals that his new album The Appeal is dropping this August. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 UPDATE: Gucci also spoke to Rickey Smiley at ATL’s Hot 107.9.

Big Boi cooked it up with Martha Stewart this morning. He plugged his new album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty, and helped the queen of crafts grill a lobster. Yum! Rap Up

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”emjay”] Stadium Status. Ha!

[vodpod id=Video.3599981&w=425&h=350&fv=%40videoPlayer%3D84739347001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D68015964001%26amp%3B%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] LL recently got his close up on with Vanity Fair. He also gave the magazine a brief Question & Answer where he addressed his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub. Are you upset you’re not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? No. I was actually nominated once before. I was still surprised and amazed to get the nomination. I didn’t expect it. I hear that famous Kangol hat of yours is in the Smithsonian. My […]

[vodpod id=Video.3599667&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D516181%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A516181] Ever since Slaughterhouse’s cameo in the “Forever” video, rumors have swirled around the Internet that the group plans to join Eminem’s Shady Records. Joell sits with MTV and says his bandmates are verbally bound to the label and have already recorded with Em. “We’re going back and forth with the people I’m working with. Joe [Budden] had some issues had some issues or whatever. The interest is still there. Everybody is excited about it, it’s just a lot […]