Into the wee hours of the morning, Kanye, the G.O.O.D Music Family, and Jay-Z closed out the SXSW festivities in Austin, TX. Until more footage surfaces, Cudi and ‘Ye run through track two off MBDTF. Pump up the “Power” below.

Konichiwa! In support of those affected by the recent catastrophe, the R&B singer headed over to the land of the rising sun yesterday and “Spread Love Through Music” for a charity concert in Nagoya, Japan. hhnm

Diddy crashed the SXSW weekend yesterday as host at Fader Fort and introduced Based God as the final act during last night’s show. Afterwards, Puff took to the stage for a set of his own hits before Odd Future blessed the stage as the surprise guests. #Swag miss info

Someone please call 911! Just before Election Day, a gunman opened fire at Wyclef Jean’s vehicle while passing through Delmas #65 in Port-au-Prince. He was taken to the hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound to the hand and is in good condition. defend.ht Update: Police claim Clef not shot. Cut by glass.

Snoop, Warren G, and Tha Dogg Pound honored the late Nate Dogg at SXSW’s VIBE/Cashmere Agency event last night in Austin. Regulators mount up once again. After the jump, Puff joins the tribute paying respects to B.I.G. and Pac as well.

[vodpod id=Video.5800412&w=540&h=350&fv=] Gangsta Gibbs and D-Edge head out to the West Coast and give track ocho off Gangsta Gibbs’ 2009 release, midwestgangstaboxframecadillacmuzik the visual treatment. Directed by Cooley. fsd

During BET’s Music Matters “Baby I’m A Star” panel on Thursday, Jermaine touched on creative marketing in the music industry and uses the Based God as an example of how genius his movement is. Thank you, Jermaine. kn

Both DJ Skee and Preemo each released their own 30 minute set of classic tunes in honor of the late G-Funk crooner. Do yourself a favor and add these to your playlists. R.I.P. Nate Dogg. DJ Skee’s Nate Dogg Skee Mix: Download here DJ Premier’s Nate Dogg Tribute: Download here

Odd Future continued their SXSW takeover at The Thrasher Party. Above, the collective’s Tyler, The Creator leaps from the speakers and crowd surfs accidentally breaking a spectator’s nose. Hodgy Beats takes an even bigger dive below.

Page Six has learned from a source that Nicki Minaj is in negotiations with Simon Cowell to join the upcoming Fox talent show, The X Factor. Days ago, it was reported LA Reid will take a judge’s seat in September. “Simon thinks Nicki is fantastic. She’s sassy, she looks great and she has bags of personality. Nicki has a large following and she fits well with the ethos of the show, which plans to usher in a new generation of musical talent.”