Double R’s favorite photographer was also on the scene at the Meadowlands. See the show through his eyes. Is that you, Zeke? Village Slum

We did this last year where we let the pictures tell the story of last night’s Hot 97 action. Once again, Splash served as our guide. Man, I can’t believe Gucci Mane was the opening act. SMH. Sidebar: Rosenberg got some cool behind-the-scenes footage.

We New Yorkers weren’t the only ones with a Summer Jam this past weekend, Boston’s Jam’N 94.5 was also blessed with the presence of Ms. Nicki Minaj. Here is an up close view of her runnin’ through a medley of her radio heavy rotaters. Ok, Barbs. bh

Like Usher, Hov was also overseas yesterday. But no, he didn’t make it Summer Jam. Instead he and B checked out the French Open, and then Jay bodied a more intimate 16K arena show in Paris. You know, light work!

If you were tight that Usher was a lil’ late to headline Summer Jam last night, he had a good excuse. Along with Will.I.Am and his lil money maker Justin Bieber he tore things down across the pond with his #1 record on the same day. Private jets, son.

By all accounts it was DJ Khaled’s house last night as he brought everyone from Cam’ron to Barrington Levy to Rick Ross to the stage. Here Busta Rhymes joins in the madness and can someone say high energy? Ha. Nice jacket, Bus! Bonus: “All I Do Is Win (Remix)” hhnm

“Intuition is there even when my vision’s impaired” Looks like Hov switched his tour opener and took it back to the Roc La Familia days. Nice! Bonus: Amajanese has full audio from the show.

“These other cats ain’t metaphorically where I’m at” Rock out with your cock out, Marshall’s back with Recovery release numero dos. Produced by DJ Khalil. Stay focused: 06.22.10, my friends. Previous 5 Star Post: Eminem Recovery Tracklist

It’s about to go down. The world’s most controversial awards show is taping tonight at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom and as you can plainly see the Sunshine State is well represented. Finals game 1 vs. Dirty South All-Star extravaganza? Game time decision. Ha! khaled

Photo: Chris Buck Em shows respect to RESPECT with an original photo shoot and an engaging exclusive interview. On newsstands June 9. Previously: 50 Cent Covers RESPECT.

“You got the power to let power go?” Guess who’s bizack. Good mornian! Shots fired at SNL. Produced by S1 and Mr. West. hhp x kwp Sidebar: Beewirks IDs break. UPDATE: CDQ and art courtesy of George Condo.

They locked his CEO up, but Mr. Graham finally gets a chance to see him manana. Someone’s gonna be smilin’ on Rikers Island. ctv

Get the Eiffel Tower in the back! Looks who’s on his international promo tour. Recovery June 22.

Looks likes Barbie got company. Badu graces the other cover of the June/July issue. Guess it’s ladies first, ladies first. vibe

Ah shit, is it Uncle Bun day? Here’s another dirty heatrock from H-Town with Da Snowman on the help out. Off that Trill OG which I can personally confirm is a big problem. Bun B and Friends show in NY coming soon. illy

Been waiting for this all day. This feels and sounds so right. Gangsta Gibbs and the Trill OG? Shit, it had to happen. Produced by Beatnik and K-Salaam. Take a listen and smoke something, bitch. Str8 Killa No Filla on sked for mid July.

Looks like Curtis doesn’t look as bad as yesterday’s photos appeared. Let’s remember in the movie, he’s supposed to be stricken with cancer so of course make-up is added to make him look at his worst. Two days ago, Fif was with his aunt in South Carolina filmin’ his 50’s Roots special for VH1 where he attempts to trace his family genealogy. Do remember: Tomorrow his Invitation Tour kicks off in Cleveland. That’s right, Boo Boo stays busy. ybf via […]

His mama must be proud. So proud. sfta

It’s headphone hawkin’ time in the NYC. B.Dot’s in the building. See what he do with it. cappa

Now this looks interesting. Support print here, young’n. And don’t forget your music.