Here’s a front row seat to Alicia’s Alicia Keys & Friends show last night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem USA. Above is her performance of “No One”. No cue cards. Billboard got the full show here.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.913763&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D469362%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A469362] Joey Crack phones in to MTV and explains the motivation behind his upcoming album, The Darkside: Volume 1. With guest spots in tow, the first single will feature Da Snowman. “I got some things that’s gonna light up the airwaves. My first single I’m gonna put out, me and Young Jeezy, when Funk Flex hears this, he’s gonna play it from 7 at night, till 11 at night. No other songs played on the station, no interruption. The […]

Contrary to earlier reports, Weezy’s Rebirth is scheduled to be released February 2nd. A week later on February 9th, Dwayne will be sentenced to a year in jail for weapons possession. Rap-Up

“From Bushwick, I’m from Flatbush/ Might as well be Ethiopian with that kush” Talib stopped by Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesdays and discussed how the “Just Begun” collab came about and also spits one off the dome. Interview Freestyle

Rosa was nice enough to share some photos of her, enjoying some fun in the sun. Dammit, I need a vacation.

Pinero sends a kite and the visual for it should be arriving any day now. The Green Ghost Project haunts through your speakers February 2nd. NR Sidebar: Producers step your YouTube game up.

Katrina’s got a chip on her shoulder. Check out her attitude adjusment with her latest video. Don’t forget, June 8th is where Amazin’ happens.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.913463&w=425&h=350&fv=] Heeey! Mimi doesn’t admit she’s under the influence, but during her acceptance speech last night at the People’s Choice Awards, she appears to have had one too many. Gotta love, drunk and hot girls. Gyant Update: Backstage, Mimi addresses her first one.

Poor, Shad. This morning, he turned to Twitter and addressed the backlash on his “double platinum” mixtape, Greenlight 2. Previously: Bow Wow Calls Reflection Eternal Mixtape “Bullshit”

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.913444&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D469026%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A469026] Drake gives MTV an update on the recording process with Kanye West for his debut album, Thank Me Later. “It’s not much to say — we got some great songs. Kanye just brought extra brushes to the painting session. He just brought some more colors so we can complete this masterpiece. I know he’s eager to complete his record too, so he’s back in that music mode which is great. He was in clothing mode for a second…now […]