[vodpod id=Video.15339144&w=540&h=350&fv=] For the first time, Jay-Z and Kanye West performed “Otis” tonight at the MTV Video Music Awards. Peep the foiled crash attempt at the 2:00 mark. More footage later on.

…And may their first child, be a masculine child. Congrats to Bey and Jay!

[vodpod id=Video.15338671&w=540&h=350&fv=] Before the VMAs, MTV premiered Nicki’s new video with Rihanna. How fly is that? Pink Friday in stores now.

Say no to drugs and yes to new music from Z-Ro. Here’s two new tracks that will appear on his upcoming album, Meth. Be sure to cop it on September 20th. “Southern Girl” Ft. Yo Gotti “Never Had Love” hhnm via dgb

To help combat the current famine in East Africa, Lupe phoned into the Islamic Relief USA Radio-A-Thon this afternoon, to raise some awareness. If you can, donate to the cause here. More than 13 million people across East Africa are facing the worst drought in 60 years.

[vodpod id=Video.15331874&w=540&h=350&fv=] While on the red carpet last night at the BMI Urban Awards, Drake commented on Lil Wayne’s diss toward Jay-Z on “It’s Good”. Just like Jadakiss, Drizzy says he’s keeping his hands clean. “I just got a beat and did a verse over it,” Drake told MTV News from the red carpet for the BMI Urban Awards in L.A. on Friday before he accepted the award for Songwriter of the Year. “Whatever any other individual has to say, […]

Producer Boi-1da made appearance at the Battle Of The Beat Makers Lottery last night in Toronto. After cracking the mic, he played two instrumentals from his arsenal. The second track sounds awfully familiar. The actual competition goes down tonight at The Opera House in T-Dot. walder

With Los around, the Crown Ain’t Safe. But before releasing his mixtape this September, here’s a cut off the project. Produced by Drum Machine.

Three months ago, Pusha T revealed that he was dropping his solo debut this Black Friday. But while at the Magic Convention in Las Vegas, he tells Bootleg Kev that the project is no longer coming out on the date. In fact, he says he doesn’t even have a title for it. Lord willin,’ he will soon.

While Bad Meets Evil were in Europe, Royce took time out after their show at V Festival to recap the night’s concert. Do yourself a favor and pick up Hell: The Sequel now.