B.o.B. was 17 only four years ago, and we go back to ’05-’06 with young Bobby Ray as he reflects on being booed during his high school talent show, doing open mic nights, getting tatted up, and hustlin’ candy bars. How much can I get for two Snickers bars? Usher and Ne-Yo take us back after the jump. mwp

Ross’ verse leaked two days ago, but now, the song features his fellow Carol City Cartel amigos. This is pretty tough. Color Cut Clarity coming soon. os

Our pal Al and our bro Just brought their Soundclash Tour to Harpers Ferry in Beantown last night. Back and forth hits all night long. Wish you were there? Yeah us too. More footage when you continue on. cwm

Although we won’t see Mr. West and Ms. Swift reunite on stage together at the VMAs, Billboard reports that the country singer has written a song dedicated to her Kanye debacle for her October release, Speak Now. After rehearsing the song during rehearsals on Friday, sources believe that Taylor will be premiering the new tune during her performance tomorrow night.

Fashion Week in NYC is one big party and yesterday, Breezy joined N.E.R.D. and busted a few moves during their performance of “Party People” on West Broadway. hhnm Previously: N.E.R.D. At Fashion’s Night Out In NY

Last night, BMI recognized Lil Wayne, will.i.am, and Polow Da Don at the Urban Music Awards at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Above B.o.B. performs his chart topper “Nothin On You”. After the jump, he recites, “Airplanes”, as well as performances from Rozay, Usher and will.i.am. rap-up

Oh you fancy huh? Practice makes perfect and here are some flicks from Drizzy and Swizzy’s VMA rehearsal. Ceremony airs this Sunday. More photos after the jump. hhnm Sidebar: Usher Rehearsal

The Diggster caught everyone’s attention with his First Flight. Now Rev Run’s seed takes us Airborne with his latest mixtape courtesy of DatPiff. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

Flocka hit up Rocsi and Terrence’s place yesterday to premiere his latest video. Check around the 4 minute mark to get Mr. Flame’s thoughts on voting. Oh Lord. We gotta teach the babies. yardie

Happy G.O.O.D. Friday. Although Kanye is enjoying Fashion Week, he managed to drop off his latest cut along with his Grammy Family. Pusha fits in nicely, Big Sean not so much. kw Bonus: New Cudder, snippet for now via YAF Last week: “Devil In A New Dress”