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.”

We’re only two days away from the release of Fear Of God, but luckily for us, Pusha let DJ Whoo Kid debut a few tracks on Shade 45 today and DHH comes thru with the rips. Two more tracks after the jump.

After GLC and Cold Hard of Crucial Conflict warmed up the sold-out Congress Theater two nights ago, Dipset took to the stage for the opening night of their tour in the Chi. Above, the crew rolls in with “Dipset Anthem”. More footage below.

[vodpod id=Video.5797628&w=540&h=350&fv=] Chris Brown kept his radio promo going and stopped by Hot 97 for a chat with Angie Martinez. Aside from discussing the album, he touches on his nude pics, his blonde hair and more. F.A.M.E. in stores March 22.