During I Am Music 2 tour’s off day, Nicki hit up Times Square last night to help Casio launch their new camera at the Trynx Out: NYC 2011. After fielding questions from the press, it was showtime with the Roots as she performed “Did It On ‘Em” and “Roman’s Revenge” (3:20 mark). Picture that. mtd x tlf

[vodpod id=Video.5939392&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last night, Catfish Billy invaded late night television and performed “Pop The Trunk” and “I Just Wanna Party” on Last Call With Carson Daly. Trunk Muzik 0-60 in stores now. mwp

After a brief tease last week, Drama finally premiered the first single off his forthcoming, Gangsta Grillz Vol.3: The Album on ATL’s Hot 107.9 moments ago. Produced by Drumma Boy. mr. north UPDATE: Oh my, that was quick. CDQ via DTT.

After a brief tease last week, Drama finally premiered

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Before discussing his latest album Capo with VIBE, Jomo reveals that the Diplomats plan to release an EP entitled, Independence Day on July 4. Hopefully this means fireworks. Sidebar: Jim Jones Interview With Miss Info

Off Cabin Fever, Wiz Khalifa and the rest of the “Taylor Gang” pull out the joints—and bongs, for their latest viewing pleasure. Directed by Bill Paladino. Let’s all get high.

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For the second time, fans of Big Pun are petitioning for the renaming of a Bronx street in his honor. This time, his sister Nicole Rodriguez wants to rename 163rd St and Rogers Place: “Big Pun Place”. “I feel I owe this to my brother. He was not only my brother, he was a father figure. He stepped in when my parents couldn’t. So I want to push for this. He deserves it. It would become a visual cemetery for […]

After bringing the pain across the pond, The Chef is continuing his tour in North America. After two dates in Canada, Rae runs through our country for two months straight. Click the image above to see when Rae hits your side of town.