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“About to Obama this rap game, it’s over Bush” Bun B rocks out with another freestyle. In case you’re still not crystal clear, Trill O.G., The Naked Soul Of Sweet James Jones and No Mixtape on the way, whether you like it or not. It’s His Turn: X

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.917662&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last Monday, Ricky Ross and Puff brought the angels from above, down to NYC’s Pink Elephant. Even live, I still don’t hear ’em callin’. PDS x Alanzo Dale

Last night, Cons took the stage at Irving Plaza and brought out Asher for their childish collab. Sounds pretty G.O.O.D live too kids. 57th Ave

Tricky Stewart and The-Dream are behind the boards on Jamie’s latest, that more than likely will appear on Body. Ladies, if your man’s stressing you like a 9-5, just roll with Jamie. UHTN

Although the lovely Melanie Fiona was not part of the Hope For Haiti Now telethon last night, she shows support by covering Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” for the victims in Haiti. Did she body Ri-Ri’s take? Spotted: Rap-Up

[vodpod id=Video.2913981&w=425&h=350&fv=] “I’m very serious about washin’ up” As you already know, Jay is across the pond for the Hope For Haiti Now telethon. But earlier in the day, Hov was in France and made his grand return to the French television show, Le Grand Journal. I’ll spare you another “Empire State Of Mind” performance, but peep the interview above and see if you can comprehend. Pardon my french but he got Summer Jam Screen-ed. Ha.

The D.C. ambassador put on for his city last night at Howard U’s Crampton Auditorium for the Help Haiti Fundraiser. He performs “90210” and “Beautiful Bliss”. When it was all said and done, the event raised over $15,000. Wave your flag in the air one time.

Here’s something you can expect from David and 9th Wonder’s Death Of A Pop Star. Good thing the music isn’t as bad as that album cover. Let’s hope they can keep the pace up. Props: YK2

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