Before the Summit On The Summit climbers reached the crest of Mt. Kilimanjaro, they gave an update on their journey. Down bottom, Lupe and the rest of the crew speak on completing their 5 day trek. It’s so lonely at the top. Ha! Props: LupE.N.D

Antwan announced on Twitter Monday, that his long-awaited solo album, Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty has a release date of March 23rd. Great, but that’s two months from now. The wait game continues. Spotted: HHNM via HHDX

“Who spit hard as me/ Very few arguably/ Blogs wanna target me/ I’m gifted, they archery” Joe Budden and J.Cardim team up once again for another go around.With those R.I.P. Teddy and “Pants On The Ground” references, it’s safe to say this is fresh out the box. Previously: “R.I.P.” |  “Money’s On Me”

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.915739&w=425&h=350&fv=] The Thornton brothers spent their New Years Eve at Hugh Heff’s pad. Accompanied by a stage full of Playboy bunnies, Malice and Pusha T perform “Grindin” and “I’m Good” before counting down the final seconds of the ’09. OK, now that’s out the way, the good stuff comes in at the 5:20 mark.

As producer Shawty Redd is free on bail and faces life in prison for murder, some exclusive details on the case regarding the victim have surfaced. According to an associate of both men, Beatz by Squeak, the victim’s name is Damon “Choppo” Martin. Although reports say, Choppo was an intruder and Shawty acted in self-defense in the NYE incident, it is alleged that Choppo was a long-time friend of Shawty Redd. Squeak talks to VIBE‘s Linda Hobbs on the relationship of Shawty […]

So far, Wyclef’s Yele Haiti organization has received over 200,000 text donations and raised a $1 million for the victims of Tuesday’s earthquake. Stop what you’re doing and text “Yele” to 501501 to send your donations. MTV

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.915653&w=425&h=350&fv=] If you already digested the rump shakin contest , then enjoy some free shots from Shawty Lo and Luda as they perform during Greg Street’s birthday celebration.

Last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, comedian Aziz Ansari of Parks and Recreation shares his experience after attending an R. Kelly concert. He does a damn good job impersonating Robert too. “I said Robert. They said, muthafuckin’ Robert!” Laughing Out Loud. Rap-Up

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.915647&w=425&h=350&fv=] The whole gang is here. And for the New Year, they brought Young Jeezy and DJ Khaled along for the ride at Cameo nightclub. Props: Derick G.

I assume this is Kiss’ verse for this? Either way, throw ya sets up and ride out. Props: UHTN