In celebration of his bday, Fif chatted with Whoo Kid for Shade 45. In the 20 minute discussion, 50 spoke on his recent accident, free album 5 (Murder By Numbers), possible work with Weezy, Yeezy and Jeezy, Dr. Dre’s assistance on his next album Street King Immortal, and more. hhnm

During the Essence Festival down in New Orleans, D’Angelo hit the keys last night for a live rendition of his classic “Untitled (How Does It Feel)”. Other performers included Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, Marsha Ambrosius, SWV and more.

You can’t hold the Bawse back. While in the French Riviera, Rick Ross gave his first live performance of his new anthem. God Forgives, I Don’t, July 31.

Pusha T’s record continues to get borrowed for personal rec. And today, Memphis Bleek takes a stab at it for himself.

Off his recent release Beastmode, F.A.B. punches the clock at a local eatery for his new video. Despite what most society (or most rappers) say, slow dough is better than no dough.

Glasses Malone’s next project, Glass House is still on the way. And before he’s ready to welcome us with the project in full, he clocks in with his latest offering. thesource

Before we hit the dance floor and reach for the sky, here’s a look at the making of Timbo and Ne-Yo’s video for the track off the Step Up Revolution soundtrack.

For those able to come up for a breath of air from yesterday’s tune, Trey rocks out with yet another track off his forthcoming album. Chapter V begins August 21.

Method Man’s fifth solo album, Crystal Meth has been in the works since 2010. Since his last update, he now tells AHH the album will be produced by the RZA. Meth then also reiterates that the Blackout 3 album with Redman is still on the horizon as well as their How High 2 film.

On the red carpet of the ASCAP Awards, Def Jam VP and producer No I.D. tells MTV that Kanye’s next album may arrive later this year. “He’s coming right after that. I’m not working on that [Cruel Summer] album, I’m working on his album. This is Kanye. You know what to expect from the family. He hasn’t missed yet, so don’t expect him to miss. It’s what you expect and everything you don’t expect.”