[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

Here’s another look at Rae’s next visual. Yup, the Chef don’t know nothin’ so stop askin’. Ha. LaMarck

Finding the only way to make another freestyle over this beat credible, Ortiz touches on Haiti with a lil history lessson and a whole lot of passion. Good job. NR

Apparently, this is a flick of Mystikal from his Welcome Back party in Baton Rouge last night. I’m sure dude went ham, as the kids say. Hey, looks like the braids went bye-bye. Good call. PCF

The Shock Value 2 tour hit Cali last night, and, of course, Timbo got his man JT to pop up. Watch the dynamic duo run through the two big hits from 2006’s FutureSex/LoveSounds. I don’t care what anyone else says that album’s an undisputed classic and one of the best of the past decade. Tell ’em I said that. Rap Up

While out in La La Land, Bobby Ray gave the Los Angeles Leakers a new one from his May 25th mixtape. It features his fellow XXL Freshmen on an old Kanye West beat. Everybody wants to go out on top. I decided to stay there. Ha. 2DB Update: Edited version.

See, Grammy Week brings people together. Ha. In this quick pow-wow, Ri-Ri reveals she doesn’t expect to win for Hov’s “Run This Town” but, of course, she wants to. Time will tell. Mikey Fresh Sidebar: Look at lil’ Justin! Niccee.

Like the overwhelming majority of us, Mr. Smith isn’t a big fan of Kelis’ new look she showcased at an event last night in LA. He just had the courage to say something, baby. Ha! Blame it on the lack of sleep! LOL.

Damn, these rappers can’t stay out the subway nowadays. Here’s JD and the legendary Biz Mark behind the scenes of their recent Smirnoff DJ gig in BK. A lil’ too much complaining about the state of the game, but I’ll give ’em a pass. 57th Ave

Damn, these rappers can’t stay out the subway nowadays. Here’s JD and the legendary Biz Mark behind the scenes of their recent Smirnoff DJ gig in BK. A lil’ too much complaining about the state of the game, but I’ll give ’em a pass. 57th Ave

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