In a recent Q&A with The New York Times, Starks reveals that he grooves to the musical stylings of Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. You also said you like classic artists like Bruce Springsteen. He got that voice, that [makes own voice deeper], voice voice, I like him, I like Billy Joel. Remember [singing] “Uptown Girl”? I loved that. Bob Dylan, he had a nice joint, he had lyrics. Sometimes, you gotta listen — listen. Back to Springsteen and Billy […]

Even though Murda changed his name, the Brooklyn bully stuck to the script. Here, he performs “He Asked For It”, “Brooklyn”, and Mariah Carey’s favorite tune, “Bullet, Bullet.”

Pun’s baby cousin performs this summer’s guilty pleasure, “Mira Mira” on the island’s waterfront. Quit fronting, you like it too.

Opening his set with “Already Home” was Brooklyn transplant, Kid Cudi. Peep the rest of his performance after the cut.

Yesterday afternoon, 50 Cent and Hot 97 held the first This50 Fest concert on Governors Island in NYC. Kicking things off was Wale with “Chillin”, “Nike Boots”, and “Pretty Girls.” Of course, there’s more footage on the way. Stay put.

Here’s what you get for eight bucks at your local newsstand. Topics at hand? Ross, 50, and backshots. (Not in that exact order). After the jump, check out some more pages from the shoot. Print that. Thanks: DarkNyte

TSG interrogates the Clipse and, at the 2:16 mark, asks if Kanye ever shipped the duo a pair of his signature sneakers. Unfortunately, no dice. Personally, I’d return to sender.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3556820&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fvideo.ak.facebook.com%252Fvideo-ak-sf2p%252Fv6812%252F57%252F107%252F156425439064_30521.mp4%26stretching%3Dexactfit%26skin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fdangdang.swf%26image%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fvideos%2F%2Fpicture%2Fpic226.jpg] Yesterday afternoon, Nasir stopped by Bow Wow’s second home and spoke on his letter to the youth. He also ensured that his son Knight won’t succumb to the streets when he gets older. Thanks: Dre

Peep Kanye’s main squeeze posing for her spread in ELLE magazine. Not only did ‘Ye oversee the shoot, but he styled it as well. Closet freak meet control freak. Previously: Amber Rose Get’s Ass’d Out For ELLE Credit: UHTN

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3556175&w=425&h=350&fv=] Despite being a platinum seller, Joe says Pun didn’t want to live the glamour life. He says Pun would impulsively battle local rappers and was distraught when he was unable to participate in a Hot 97 cipha with Canibus, Cam’Ron, and N.O.R.E. NR