Last night, E! aired their Behind The Music-esque special on Nicki Minaj’s rise to stardom with interviews from family, friends as well as Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz, and even her 5th grade teacher. Where them Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Onika? More after the jump.

Raekwon recently signed Canadian rapper JD Era. And a few nights ago, they hit Engine Room Audio to make a splash over Nasir’s grimey instrumental. No chlorine necessary for this one.

Wax on, wax off, haters. During the 4th of July, Maino traveled to the Land of the Rising Sun. Above, is his quest on learning more about the fictional beast that terrorized Japan. Performance at the island’s Power Hitterz here. 57thave

[vodpod id=Video.13027188&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Tunechi’s back—on the stage. Last night, Lil Wayne began the second leg of his I Am Music 2 tour at the Comcast Theater in Hartford, Connecticut with Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, Lloyd and the Far East Movement. Here’s a lil’ of what went down. hhh Sidebar: Some Khaled footage.

Off of Gucci Mane’s The Movie Part 2 mixtape hosted by DJ Drama, La Flare and his pals finally give track numero six the visual treatment. Better late than never. wshh

Over Nasty Nas’ current street single, Busta and Reek get disgusting on the mic for their latest Conglomerate remix. Pretty sick. flex UPDATE: No tags via x.

[vodpod id=Video.12968092&w=540&h=350&fv=v%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.nbcnewyork.com%252Fi%252Fembed_new%252F%253Fcid%253D125398093%2526path%3D%24%7BencodedPath%7D] Before Stalley takes the stage at his very first Brooklyn Hip-Hop festival this weekend, he sat down with Hunter S. Thompson to discuss his music and the meaning behind his beard. nr

From Paris to NY, the throne’s been on watch for quite sometime now. And today, MTO scored photos of Jay, Ye and Bey during the album’s creative process. Eat well, drink, and record. Shots from the lab underneath.

Seems like Juicy J releases a viral on the daily. Oh well. Here’s today’s edition featuring 2 Chainz. Off Juicy J and Lex Luger’s Young Nigga Movement.

After Gucci celebrated his freedom Friday in TN and Miami, Radric was welcomed with open arms Sunday night at the Velvet Room in the A alongside Floyd Mayweather, Lil Kim and Tony Yayo. Mayweather lighting up $100 bills is as ignorant as they come. bluhaze