[vodpod id=Video.2963438&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D64241373001%26amp%3BplayerId%3D1119642854%26amp%3BviewerSecureGatewayURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway%26amp%3BservicesURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices%26amp%3BcdnURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BautoStart%3Dtrue%26amp%3B] Apologies to the fine folks at the soda company but YN was unable to attend last night’s show at the Roseland Ballroom. Thankfully, Mikey Fresh left his crib. Here’s the headliner Luda gettin’ more than enough crowd participation for “Move Bitch” (Where’s Mystikal? Ha.) and is that “Kryptonite” I hear as the backing track for”What’s Your Fantasy”? Damn, next time! VIBE

Here’s some mo’ of Esco in Park City, Utah performing I Am‘s big singe. Anybody got a copy of the early version of the video with Puff on the cross? Hmm. 57th Ave

Justin and Drake weren’t the only guests at Timbo’s Friday night set at the House of Blues. The top MC from the West not named Snoop popped up and attempted to go off-the-head on the mic. Too bad, Chuck can’t freestyle for shit. “I love pussy like Cap’N Crunch”? Terrible! YK2

Curtis braved the cold in Aspen, Colorado yesterday to bring some hip-hop flavor to ESPN‘s action sports event. Later during a live chat, 50 revealed that this summer he’s finally gonna tour in the good ole U.S.A. ‘Bout time. ThisIs50

HipHopDX has put together a Hip Hop Helps Haiti mixtape to continue to raise awareness and encourage you to donate to the Red Cross. Musically, the collection has some dope new tunes including an exclusive heatrock from Free and Jake. Good music. Good cause. That’s a win-win. Spotted: NR

In case you forgot Ms. Hill is a Marley by blood, here she performs her version of a Bob Marley classic at another Ragamuffin Festival show in Sydney a few days ago. Her bro-in-law Julian on the help out. Rap Up

The Roots faced some comp last night in La La Land as Trey Songz tore down a Sunset Strip hotspot along with special guests, Drake and Fabolous. “Invented Sex” above and “Say Aaah” below. What’s fuckin’ with that? Rap Up

The boys from Philly were at the Key Club last night for their 6th Annual pre-Grammy party. Special guests included the return of Scott Storch on keys and Jay Electronica, who along with Mos Def as hypeman, performed his joint all the way live for the first time. Clap for him. Okayplayer Sidebar: Go to VIBE for some flicks. Update 2: Mel D. Cole was in the house too.

It’s almost “Forever” time! Oliver

It’s almost “Forever” time! Oliver