[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6f_R7whUIM] 

Strange as shit.

Props: 25 Keys via Yardie

Drake shows love to a rap underdog in the new V60.

Andre 3000, that’s one of my idols. Kanye and Andre are really my idols and the other rapper…my favorite rapper is Phonte from Little Brother. Those are the guys that I really hope I get a chance to play them the record and have ’em all give me all their blessings.

I think he just doesn’t want ole boy to write a crazy blog about him. Ha!

Sidebar: Young Angel (Bad rap alias name) also hints that the bidding war soon be over.

I’m not signed to Young Money but definitely Young Money is a family to me. I’m definitely YM affiliated, you know? I have the utmost love for everybody over there, the utmost respect. Mack Maine and Jae Millz, those are like brothers to me, you know? Nicki [Minaj]. Nicki is Nicki. I love her. And now that I’m in this position I’m just trying to get everything all the way straight. In about a week or two it’ll all…it’ll be out there. You know the press release will be out there. It’ll be official.

Lyor always gets his man. Pause. Ha!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVKQU7vxMtM]

In a recent TV One special, Kamaal explains his musical connection with the late great singer. After the jump, videos from Minnie’s songs that were used for three of Tribe’s biggest records.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhp4lNJAQ54] 

?uestlove and friends had their second annual fun fest this past Saturday in Philly. YN’s invite must have got lost in the mail. Oh well. Tsk. Tsk.

Sidebar: Public Enemy they gets props too courtesy of All The Way Live.

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This is too hard for the kiddies. Ha! Truly off the dome. Rev Run reference at end. Multiple Dame Dash and Da Capo shout-outs. Strange.

Props: Rizoh Via Yardie

Sidebar: Was a lil’ critical on dude here, but he coulda been one of the best in the game. He don’t want it though.

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Shout out to the homie Mr. Torain. Appreciate the acknowledgement. Look out for Rap Radar’s favorite Top 5 Star and Buc Wild videos coming soon. Keep up the good work, gentlemen.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGW439KiRFI] 

I forgot about this song. Hey, it’s you know who’s born day. Wonder if Amber will call? Ha! No shots.

Spotted: WSHH

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5405Ve0PHKM]

I used to have a crush on ole girl but now? Not so much. And that make-up? Brother J says, “Yuck.” Song still knockin’ tho. Need that video out ASAP.

Update: There it is.

Part 1

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Part 2

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Part 3

Part 4

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Part 5

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Part 6

Fin.

Bonus: From Friday’s Craziness:

Mr. Cee 45 min Pre Game Mix

Funk Flex 18 min “D.O.A.” Mix

Nappy Boy, u maadddddd!!! (Great Photo: Mel D. Cole)

One thing I always liked about Summer Jam was that the next day, the station plays the audio from the event. It’s from the direct feed. So until they release their videos, this is the best sound quality you’ll get.

Young Jeezy “Put On”/Jay-Z “D.O.A.” (Live)

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Bonus: Drake “Best I Ever Had” (Live)

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…Or at least that’s what he’s saying now.

Previously: Asher Roth x Kid Cudi Hit The Road Jack

Sidebar: His tourmate was at Summer Jam still rockin’ those damn flip flops.

Don’t act like y’all don’t gossip.

VIBE Media Group has put another stake in the ground as the definitive voice of urban culture with the launch of its new tabloid property, THE MOST!. True to the brand’s motto: All Up In the Bizness, THE MOST! will fill a void on national newsstands by reflecting VIBE’s commitment to urban style, celebrity, beauty, and culture through a tabloid-themed publication. It will feature THE MOST of everything including THE MOST! Hype, THE MOST! Buzz, THE MOST! Style, THE MOST! News, and more. It’s a lifestyle and celebrity magazine featuring some of the most trendsetting stars in the world, THE MOST! is “urban” with pride and mega style. Featured on the cover of the premiere issue is one of hip hop’s most talked about couples — Nas and Kelis. 

On Stands: June 16

Sidebar: The Mrs. got a corporate upgrade. 

“Write that shit in your column!” © Lord Finesse

They say a picture tells a story. Well, here’s the whole show.  

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAHoCd6Wc9g] 

“Good Riddance!”

And no, T-Pain wasn’t an invited guest on stage. Awkward bump at 1:17. Ha!

Bonus: Here’s a high quality vid DDotOmen jacked from DJ BIG’s YouTube.

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/5059504] 

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Props: Joe Blow (Pause!)

Straight from the Guru (No Keith Elam).

“That’s too far, nigga!” © Mr. West

Let it go!

Sidebar: Oh yeah, let’s pretend anyone else had the artwork first.

“Holy water/Odds against ‘Ye will slaughter/Ever since that day I opened up that Midnight Marauder.”

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think this is a song that most of you have never heard before. I do think they performed this at the SXSW Fader show in Austin. Here’s the first leak off Big Sean’s Finally Famous debut. Let them shoulders move.

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBVB74AWzLA] 

It’s murder. Dead or alive. Bet Irv Gotti got this on his iPod.

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Various sources, including Spin, are claimin’ Rihanna cooked somethin’ up in the studio with the Diamond Princess that goes at that fuck boy Chris Brown. Sounds too good to be true, especially when it says that this joint below is Ri-Ri’s current ringtone. SMH. You can’t make this up. I mean, actually you can.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIITbFB_9qA] 

Our dude J-Rod chopped it up with the hottest MC in the game for Wenner Media. Drake admits in the piece he was a lil’ nervous about his Hot 97 debut. Put your blackberry down and read this:

“That was probably, to be honest, the first time in a long time I was nervous,” Drake says now, recalling the moment. “I don’t get nervous for much. But it was like the first time I was like, ‘Wow, this is a legendary moment and a legendary opportunity that I’m being given.’ It was crazy to be standing in the Hot 97 radio room looking at Flex in the booth. Doing what I seen him do for so many years, for some of the greatest artist to ever be in this business. And to think it was just me there and it was all happening for me, it was definitely … Surreal is the word.”

Humility is cool, but you gotta rise to the occassion. Let’s go Drizzy!