[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1007980&w=540&h=350&fv=] MTV takes us to 1990 where a young Lonnie was a playa who balled on the court and opened up for N.W.A. Meanwhile, in 2002, Faheem was homeless, almost got robbed and met his fiance.

On Friday, Jeezy held a listening session for TM103 at Patchwork studios in ATL. Guests included Common, Luda, Nelly and more. Above he explains the concept behind his record “Leave Ya Alone” featuring Ne-Yo. TM103 12.20.11. Sidebar: Young Jeezy On 106 & Park

Game goes green on the set of his upcoming video with Lil Wayne and Tyler, The Creator. No pics of the martian or goblin yet, but Game gets stretched out after the jump. The R.E.D. Album in stores now.

Eminem and Yelawolf took to an abanded Detroit automobile plant for their VIBE shoot. Issue on newsstands December 6. Radioactive in stores next Monday.

AHH attended Common’s listening session this week and managed to capture our first listen of the track “Celebrate” at the 2:00 mark. Hear how it sounds when The Dreamer, The Believer drops December 20. nav via perajok

In front of a sold-out crowd at L.A.’s The Music Box last night, K-Dot brought out Cash Money’s new recruit to premiere their “Rigamortis” remix. Sounds good. Hopefully, the mp3 surfaces soon. laleakers

As his debut sits at the top of Billboard, Mac slid his tour to the Warehouse last night and brought out Bun B for “Intl’ Players Anthem” and their I Love Life, Thank You track “All That”. Trae was there too.

[vodpod id=Video.15709143&w=540&h=350&fv=] What’s the game been missing? Well RedBull USA sure knows and delivers Statik’s latest clip featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Freddie Gibbs. Now play your part and cop Population Control now.

[vodpod id=Video.15709445&w=540&h=350&fv=] Earlier today, family and friends said their farewells to Heavy D who passed away last Tuesday. The private funeral service was held at the Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon NY. Kid N Play’s DJ Wiz reflected with MTV on the times he had with Heav. During the service, Rev. Al Sharpton called Heavy’s daughter Xea Myers to the podium to read a written message from President Obama. “We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time,” the note from Obama […]

Diggy’s all grown up. In a chat with Sharon Carpenter, Dig discusses his transition to music, reflects on the video that helped him ink his deal, touring and more.