Just and Al kicked off their Soundclash European tour Thursday night at the East Village in the UK. Until footage surfaces, here’s some flicks from the sold-out show. Mo’ after the jump. Clock Work Music

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, Weezy penned a letter from jail paying homage to all the mothers across the globe. Previous Letter: Lil Wayne On Donovan McNabb Trade Dr. Jays |Karen Civil

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We’ve been ready for this one, but for now, we’re left to follow the cameras for the making of Alicia’s new video. Rap-Up Previously: On The Set

Awhile back, we caught Hov in the lab with the Neptunes. Now, Pharrell tells MTV that he and Jigga got something new up their sleeves. Mums the word. “The guy is 40 and had a #1 record, and he sold more records than anybody in hip-hop at the time his album came out. And it’s still selling. The one thing we’re allowed to say [about our new collaboration] is he and I said that we’re sworn to secrecy.”

Flow Joe appeared on The Mo’Nique Show last night and gave a performance of “Slow Down (Ha Ha)”. After the jump, the Bronx bomber discusses his hustler days and new album, The Darkside. Yardie

Mr. Graham may not appear in the upcoming video, but it looks like he is laying down vocals for the remix. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m ready. Heads up: YK2

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[vodpod id=Video.3561208&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D514323%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A514323] On location of Big Boi’s new video, “Shutterbug” the rapper spoke to MTV on the concept of the visual’s treatment and the importance of capturing the moments. Remember, pictures last longer. “It’s basically a cut that’s all about capturing the moment, whether it be your kid’s first steps or you got a Polaroid and you with your lady somewhere. “It’s about capturing the moment and getting them good times. When you look at certain photos, it takes you back […]

After much anticipation, Young Jeezy finally dropped his follow up mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. One of the standout cuts is his collaboration with the Clipse on the song “Ill’in”. On it, Pusha T threw this line aimed at Jay-Z. “Tell Hova don’t pass the crown so soon, Unless he got a crown for every writer in the room/There’s too many spirits on these ghostwritten tunes, So you can’t crown the heir until you séance the room.” In turn, Pusha […]