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Clap along with the latest leak off Ne-Yo’s upcoming album, Libra Scale. This one isn’t bad at all. Album drops October 5th. Video even sooner. x

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The last train to Paris made a stop at Governor’s Island in NY yesterday for 105.1’s Power Live. Aside from Diddy and company’s performance, Red Cafe and Rozay also took the stage. Not even the rain could stop their parade. hhnm via cavinyc

The saga continues, Wu-Tang. Wu-Tang. Peter Rosenberg drops off footage of the clan including ODB’s son performing the Wu-Tang Forever classic yesterday at Rock The Bells in San Francisco. Wu-Tang is here forever, muthafucka. Previously: Wu-Tang In San Bernardino

Friday night the baddest band in the land and John Legend gave the people at the Troubadour in L.A. a taste of their music from Wake Up! They also brought out their special guest Common for a few performances. Missed the show? We got most of it below. heads up: hhnm

Now that X is home, again, the dog’s back into the swing of things. Friday night, he joined DJ Drama, Waka Flocka, Travis Porter and others at the Congress Theater in the Chi for The Uncensored Concert. 57

Mr. 1,000 Grams performed his controversial track, “Death Before Dishonor” at the H-Town Arena Theater last night. Oh boy. One time for Big Meech. On the other side, Da Snowman puts on for his city. uhtn via mop

The guy that never stops touring and smoking was also on the bill at Rock the Bells in San Bernadino and as you can see MTV’s Breakthrough artist got a positive reaction. Sure looks like Wiz’s ready for his own tour next month.

The boys from Shaolin brought the ruckus to Rock The Bells and performed 36 Chambers in its entirety. Above they perform “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthin’ To Fuck Wit” and “C.R.E.A.M.” Wish you were there? Yeah, us too. Previously: ATCQ UPDATE: “Bring Da Ruckus”. “7th Chamber” below.