Now that Fantasia is back in the swing of things, she performed at Rain in the Palms Casino in Vegas last night. She addressed her recent suicide incident (1:05) and Snoop Dogg joins her on stage (1:22) during her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Rock Steady”. What it is, what it is, what it is. rap-up

Let’s start recording! Banks says he is all for Joe Budden’s Mood Muzik 4 collab and weighs in on the challenge Joe Beezy put out to Fab. Loso also speaks more on the upcoming feature as well. We can’t wait. rtny

Kiss and Styles got the whole hood behind them for the latest video off The Champ Is Here 3. Coincidently, Jada’s dropping his next album of the same name soon. Let’s hope it lives up to its title. wshh

[vodpod id=Video.4329626&w=425&h=350&fv=] Thursday night, Em made his return to St. Andrews Hall for the Red Bull Emsee Battle. Though he didn’t perform, Crooked I, Nickel Nine, Joell Ortiz, and Joe Budden did and the folks over at Flying With Da Fishes managed to capture some of their set. “Sound Off” with the crew after the jump.

That’s all we do. No Stylistics. Ha! The Queen of Hip Hop and R&B returns with her latest tune. Now that Summer’s almost gone, it’s about that time most people get back together again and here’s your soundtrack. splash

Drake isn’t the only one who had a crush on Baby Girl. As previously reported, Jermaine honored the late Aaliyah Wednesday night at the Center Stage in Atlanta and here it is in full from the front row. Pull your cellphones out one time and sing along. Wale brings out J.Cole for “Beautiful Bliss” after the jump.

[vodpod id=Video.4327122&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D556167%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A556167] These days, Cee-Lo’s been belting more tunes more rhymes. While discussing his feature on Rozay’s “Tears Of Joy”, the Lady Killer explains why he’s getting back to rap on The Goodie Mob reunion album. “When people be asking why I don’t rap no more, it’s not that. … It’s gotta come. I’mma isolate that to the Goodie Mob. That’s all I care to rap about. Rappin’ is like a contact sport. It’s an attitude. So the only thing I get angry about […]

Someone call the coroner. Before Loso buries more competition, here’s the remix to track six off TINC 2 featuring a new verse from Vado. TINC 2: The Grieving Music EP arrives September 6th. mf

[vodpod id=Video.4321421&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D556085%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A556085] Dwayne’s been gone for minute, but he’s looking to regain his spot this Fall. With his I’m Not A Human Being EP dropping on his birthday (September 27th), Young Money president Mack Maine tells 1515, that Tha Carter IV will be released on November 5th, the same day of his Welcome Back Concert. No single. No video. No kidding. Sidebar: Remember Rebirth? Well here’s its latest video. motiondose

With the U.S. Open going down next Monday, Lil Wayne responds to Sports Illustrated letter from Rikers and weighs in on the tournament. A better read after the jump. Your serve. Advantage Carter. tud