It was hard to keep this one in all day. Detroit’s Comerica Park on Thurs. Sept. 2: Jay-Z opens up for Eminem. NY’s Yankee Stadium on Mon. Sept 13: Eminem opens up for Jay-Z. Produced by Live Nation. Rap Radar will be there. Both times! Good luck to you gettin’ tickets. Ha.

I’ve gotten a lot of shit for sayin’ Jada’s new mixtape is stronger than Jeezy’s but oh well, take it or leave it. It’s just my thoughts. Ha. Anyways, I’m not sure when this leaked but here’s a no DJ version of my favorite track from Jason’s ‘09 Kiss My Ass mixtape. Do you remember? Good rap is timeless and the Yonkers boys go in’ on the K West track. Sorry, Com.

[vodpod id=Video.3567139&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Duri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A512110] Good morning! Here’s mtvU‘s premiere of Gangsta Gibbs new visual. Can’t wait to see Gary, Indiana’s finest on the big screen. Dirty version of the song droppin’ on Monday. UPDATE: It’s Monday. Let’s get dirty!

[vodpod id=Video.3576892&w=425&h=350&fv=] For his opening set, Hov did a medley of bangers. Guess someone’s gearing up for their Hits album. Ha! Jose3030 UPDATE: Mr. Hudson flew over for a short version of “Young Forever”. Dedicated to Betty White. [vodpod id=Video.3576913&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Algernod interrupts his piss to let us know Goon Affiliated got bumped another two weeks. Honestly, at this point, who really gives a flying fuck? 57th Ave

For MTV’s new series, Luda reminisces over his early beginnings from selling candy, working at a Pizza Hut to hustlin’ his way to an Outkast video shoot. Guess Mr. Bridges rise was no accident. Stay on your grind, kids. Mr. World Premiere

While kickin’ it with Freekey Zeekey in North Carolina, Killa is pressed for a date for the big reunion. He says you should save some room for under the tree. Fingers crossed. WSHH

[vodpod id=Video.3574507&w=425&h=350&fv=] Doin’ the heavy promo rounds for Just Wright, Com kicks it with old friends, The Roots, and bigs up his acting influences, Latifah, Mos Def, and Will Smith. Hey, this is the first flick Lonnie didn’t have to hold steel in. That’s positive, Black man.

At this point, who hasn’t Nicki recorded with? Polow’s on the boards for this new dud off Christina’s new album, Bionic. Miss Info

There was a big fight just a week ago and here’s Mr. Noble’s take on what went down. Who knew Red was such a scholar of the squared circle? Listen up. YK2 Via Vlad

This leaked awhile back off the Barbie World mixtape, but now urban radio is behind it. Anything to make up for that “Massive Attack” mess. Pardon the autotune, this is more like it. Mr. X Sidebar: 1, 2,3. Break!

We brought you the track now peep the behind the scenes foolery. Ole girl admits she was inspired by “Empire State Of Mind” and wanted to make a response record for L.A. Fuck outta here! RH79

Photo: aayj The Carters walked into the Celtics playoff game and inspired Bron Bron to a 38 point dominant performance tonight. The Cavs gave Red’s old squad their worst whupping ever on their own home court, 124-95. It was tough to watch. FanFeedr

Fresh from checkin’ out Iron Man 2 in theaters, Bussa-Bus reaches out to Hot 97’s Mr. Cee to hype up his new release. Think he’s a lil’ excited?

[vodpod id=Video.3570185&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D83673161001%26amp%3BplayerId%3D1126070790%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%3Dfalse%26amp%3B] In his long-ass sitdown with Billboard, ?uesto reveals in the final portion that the Wake Up Sessions album is a joint collaborative release between The Roots and John Legend. Not a sole John Legend album as previously stated. The project’s due in September around the release of Waiting For Superman, a doc about America’s education system. That’s smart.

[vodpod id=Video.3570097&w=425&h=350&fv=] Reflection Eternal dropped off their new video to Terrence and Rocsi today and in attempt to liven up the audience, Kweli kicks a freebie at the 4:45 mark. Too bad the the young’n’s couldn’t clap on beat. C’mon kids! Yardie Previously: Behind The Scenes: Reflection Eternal “Midnight Hour” UPDATE: Here’s YouTube clip of it.

Just cause he’s in position to be rap’s next superstar doesn’t mean Drake has given up his strong desire to get his thespian on. Too bad Hollywood is frontin’ on son. “That’s probably my biggest goal is to get back into acting and really pick the right projects. I’ve been reading different scripts but I know what I want to do and what type of project I want to be involved in and I’ve just been getting the typical projects […]

If you were wondering what Esco thought of Run’s kid goin’ in on his track, have no fear. He couldn’t be more thrilled as he cosigns dude to VIBE. “I couldn’t believe it. Rev Run. is the king of rap, and for him to have a son who’s that nice? You don’t even think shit like that happens. I don’t think we’ve seen that in hip-hop yet—he’s nice and his father’s the king?  That’s historic, bro. That shit is incredible. […]

Apparently this overseas radio rip emerged a week or so ago but I just got around to checkin’ it out. This is rumored to be off Cee-Lo’s upcoming Lady Killer album. Really diggin’ the cool summertime vibe of it. As you should. Heads Up: Hip Hollywood Previously: Cee-Lo Set To Drop New Album & Single

Girls just want to have unauthorized fun. Wonder if Drizzy will approve of this one? Ha. Rap Up