[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.908946&w=425&h=350&fv=] Shallah sits down with Splash!-Mag gives his take on some vinyl classics. Some of the records included Follow The Leader,  Illmatic, Jay Stay Paid and Ironman. Good picks, Gawd.

Alicia promised to navigate through the concrete jungle during the release week of her album. Friday night, she kept her word with an appearance at M2 nightclub in NYC. With Funkmaster Flex on the wheels and Swizzy by her side, AK gave an impromptu performance”Empire State Of Mind”. You’re right Alica, that mic was wack! YK2

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Although the East Coast was blanketed with snow this weekend, it didn’t stop Hov and Ri Ri from reciting “Run This Town” at Rockefeller Center. The performance was part of NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly taping. Rihanna’s “Wait Your Turn” after the jump. Rap-Up

Mr. Folarin let go some vintage material via his Twitter account. For five minutes, he spits three verses over Kanye’s instrumental. Two-a-days definitely make you stronger. Previously: Wale “Thank You” (Freestyle)

TMZ reports that Weezy’s been exonerated of all charges from yesterday’s bust. His gig at The Laredo Entertainment Center will take place tonight. It’s showtime!

Last night, Lupe announced on Twitter that his next mixtape, Friend of the People will not be dropping on Christmas. Later, he retreated to LupeE.N.D. and said he scrapped the project to prepare for his upcoming mountain climb.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4240512&w=425&h=350&fv=configXML%3Dhttp%253A%2F%2Fwww.kristv.com%2Fplayer%2Fconfig.cfm%253Fvideo_id%253D1432%2526zone_id%253D46%2526categories%253D46%2526categories%253D%2526categories%253D] According to Pro8News, Weezy was detained this evening in Falfurrias, Texas. Wayne was en route to perform at the Laredo Entertainment Center. The rapper and 11 others were taken into custody after border patrol agents found drugs on two tour buses.

Produced by 1500 Or Nothin is Malice N Wonderland’s iTunes bonus track. Automatic always trumps manual.

For Beyoncé’s new perfume, Heat, she recorded a new song inspired by the scent. Above is a snippet of the commercial for the fragrance. Catch the fever. HHNM