R Les brought some hip-hop punch to his sold-out show at S.O.B.’s last night. Both Lloyd Banks and Fabolous came through to rock their latest collaborations with Cassie’s ex. Check “You Be Killin’ Em” and “So Forgetful” below.

Last night, I took the wife to the taping of Charlie Rose’s interview with Jay-Z. You know the drill: No cameras allowed. So I just chilled in my skybox even though I saw some fans sneak some iPhone footage. Gonna be interesting to see if they edit the talk down ’cause there were a few interesting exchanges. Rose pressed Hov on the Un Rivera stabbing, Jay checked him on his pronouncement of 2-Pack, and Mr. Carter lamented lettin’ his wife […]

This Banks album is tough. Don’t sleep!

Did this shock ya? Ha! The first magazine I’ve edited in three years hits newsstands on Dec. 7. More details on the way.

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang! fennrock Update: FSD got the rest.

Photo: igerren Looks like Hov’s on a full press day to push Decoded and thankfully, for you hip-hop heads, he stopped by the Hot 97 Morning Show. Cipha and Rosenberg got to grill him on a garden variety of rap geek topics for their podcast. Grab an afternoon snack and dig in.

2 songs in 2 days. Elect’s on fire. Ha! This is my shit! Link Previously: “The Announcement”

Jay Elect: Permission to speak freely, sir? Hov: Go. Go, baby. Let it go! Here’s the best footage you’ll see of Elect’s signing party at The Box on Friday night. “The Announcement” up top and “Dear Moleskine,” “Exhibit A,” “Exhbit C” and a Roc sign exchange from the stage.

The Rosenthals are crazy for this one.

Whoa! The Dog is back and sounds the best he has in years. Plus, Busta is still on his bullshit. That’s right, Swizz sets your Monday morning off right! Where’s my Ruff Ryders hoodie? Ha! Basquiat