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The day we launched, T.I. and Vibe magazine visited some youngsters at a school in The Bronx. I never had a rapper come to my school. But then again, I barely went…I keeeeed.

Words Brian “B.Dot” Miller

Time flies, but 19 years ago today, MC Hammer slowed things down in the game. In less than a year, his sophomore album Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em, became the first hip-hop album to clock 10 million units. That’s right, diamond—a feat that has yet to be topped in any musical genre, since. In between running his new site, Dancejam and filming his upcoming A&E reality show, Hammertime, Stanley found time to talk to RapRadar about getting his props, MC Serch, and why diamond is a rapper’s best friend.

After announcing his comeback last week, Michael has officially gone loco and added 40 more dates to his “This Is It!” U.K. tour run. If you plan on landing in Heathrow this summer, check the jump for a list of performance dates.

Nice Kicks unearthed the price list for Kanye West’s ugly ass eclectic Louie Vuitton sneakers. Prices range from $840- $1140…plus tax. I don’t know about you, but for that kind of change, I’d rather buy 10 pairs of these.

Big Up’s to Woooha who referenced Nice Kicks.

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Here is the trailer to tonight’s featured presentation.

I saw it first at: Eskay

My girl Clover Hope goes in. Can’t wait to read.

Peep the preview.

O.G. journalist Jon Caramanica, caught Busta’s recent gig at B.B. Kings. Check out his review over at the New York Times.

Photo: Chad Batka

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Hip Hop Fun Fact: Consequence and I frequent the same babershop in Queens. But after seeing this clip, my homie can use a #2 all around against the grain. That’s barbershop talk for all you people in the cheap seats! Here, the Cons and his Grammy Family jones it up at Chung King studios.

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In A Perfect World, Keri Hilson would need no ring to be my wife. But since reality bites, check out her latest vignette, “Make Love”. The clip also features Pee Wee Herman Kanye West and his mullet.