This was recorded while N.O.R.E. was working on his first solo LP, but never saw the light of day. This evening, SPK shows luv and decides to release it from the vault. 57thave

[vodpod id=Video.9079495&w=540&h=350&fv=] Even though Wiz Khalifa was on C.P. time, he finally hit the stage earlier this evening at the O2 Sherpherd’s Bush Empire for his first live performance in the UK. Lucky for us, Roy Thomas and Sumit both share what they captured during the show.

It’s almost that time of the year and moments ago, the nominees for the 11th annual BET Awards were announced on 106 & Park. Chris Brown leads the pack with six while Lil Wayne is right behind with five and Kanye, Drake and Rihanna all racked in four. Kevin Hart hosts the ceremony, which will broadcast live in L.A. on June 26. Full nods below.

Money, hoes and clothes is all Dom Kennedy knows in his latest video. If you haven’t got familiar with The Original Dom Kennedy, do so here.

We’ve been here before—plenty of times actually, but once again Chuck announced via Twitter that his long overdue album has a new official release date. Hey Kobe. “#alliwantis for my fans to know that the R.E.D. album will be in-stores AUGUST 23rd !!! Thanks for the continuous love & support. Just got off a conference call with Jimmy Iovine & @interscope . Aug 23rd is the release date & it’s like a FAT GIRL….. It won’t move !”

Never been to Oakland? Well thanks to Short Dawg and friends, they take us through their neck of the woods in this new clip. wshh

Feeling blue? Well Willie The Kid is preparing to release the second installment of The Cure and shoots away his latest offering. Sounds pretty sick. x

  Jomo takes a stab at Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne’s duet. Honestly, this isn’t as tragic as you may think. flex

Lex Luger puts his signature sound to the side and goes soulful on this smooth track featuring Jeremih. As you know Self Made sprung a leak, but do the right thing and cop the album on May 23. ru

Thanks to Splash, them Ferrari Boyz are back with a new groove for the independent ladies. No word on if this will make its way to their joint album, but we’ll find out come June 21. uhtn