As YN stated, last night was the taping of VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in NY. This year, Def Jam was honored for its 25 years of operation. Before the ceremony, I caught DMX on the red carpet. He is often credited for changing—or as Jay-Z puts it, “DMXing the game” with his 1998 debut album It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot. Briefly, X speaks on how he intended on shaking things up.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3482059&w=425&h=350&fv=poster%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fi33.tinypic.com%2Fsyxu3c.png%26glowcolor%3D0xFF0000%26content%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fvideo.ak.facebook.com%2Fvideo-ak-sf2p%2Fv6814%2F158%2F114%2F144060928320_9626.mp4%26iconcolor%3D0xFF0000%26logoalpha%3D0.5%26fhidelogo%3D0%26showlogo%3Dfalse%26nhidelogo%3D0%26external%3Dtrue] Before making her way to Medina, MJB belted her heart out on David Letterman’s nightly program. Great track for an even greater movie. YK2 Via Yardie Previously: More Than A Game Is A Slam Dunk

Producer Jermaine speaks on his weapons of choice. He says he uses an ASR-X Pro beat machine but switched to Reason. Next on his to-do list: Logic. Sorry, but I’m lost in translation. Has Guru started teaching yet? Props: SRD

So Freddie Gibbs, we meet at last. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been hearing good things about your mixtape, Midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik. After much procrastination, I gave it a listen and was impressed by it’s Midwest swing. With that said, here are some stills from his new video featuring P-I-Double L. Still not convinced? Then check out the song below. Thanks: Andrew

From across the Atlantic, Jigga Man called Angie Martinez on Hot 97. He spoke on scoring his 11th number one album and Lil Mama crashing his set with Alicia Keys at the MTV VMA’s. Obviously, he wasn’t a happy camper. Previously: Jay-Z Calls Oprah & Gayle

This afternoon, Faheem promoted his iPhone application “I Am T-Pain” for Ellen’s studio audience and the millions of soccer moms across the country. Cha-ching.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3478643&w=425&h=350&fv=] Peep how Will’s long time DJ slices and dices James Todd’s classic opus, “Rock The Bells” at VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors rehearsal. Pull up a chair button pushers. That boy, good. Props: ?uestlove Sidebar: Clap for him.

Before hitting the stage last Friday at Wembley Stadium, Hova called into Oprah and Gayle’s satellite radio show. They discuss her mention on Blueprint 3, O’s pass in Marcy Projects and her, um, swagga. This can’t be life. Heads Up: 1515

Then: During Bush’s incumbency last year, gas prices reached an all time high. In fact, it prompted Puff to ground his private jet and fly commercial. Well 365 days later, a colored man’s in office and Diddy’s got snaps on the petro. On board with Red Cafe, they head to Vegas to celebrate Red’s birthday and watch Marquez get his ass beat. Now: Props: 57th

Tha Doggfather hooks up with the self proclaimed Godfather of Canada on the set of his video “Hot Girl.” Sorry Belly, but your track is lukewarm, boy. Yesterday: Snoop Dogg’s Victory Lap