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Wale “The MC” (Highline Ballroom, NYC)

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”walemc”] Good times last night at the Highline Ballroom, as my boy Wale pulled off The Show About Nothing. Rap Radar was a proud sponsor of the event and I don’t know about y’all but I had super fun. Ha! Anyways, here’s Mr. Folarin’s show opener. More footage on way including guest appearances by J.Cole and Fabolous. Missed out? Your Loss!

Kanye West Finishes “Power” Remix

Salty like Lawry’s that the “Power” remix didn’t drop Friday as promised? Well, Kanye had a good excuse—it wasn’t done yet. Thankfully Swizz, Mos and Kobe Bryant came by the stu Saturday night and inspired him to finish it. Too bad he woke up so amped this morning that he’s talkin’ Justin Bieber/Raekwon collabos. Oy vey. Sidebar: No days off.

New Music: Kid Cudi “Mr. Rager”

Once again: Another Ramon Seguro leak. Sorry Plain Pat. After the snippet, it’s probably this. This apparently is an early version of the title track off Mescudi’s upcoming sophomore album. If I was Team Cudi, I’d see ‘Ye do it and wait til Spring 2011 to drop my shit. TS

Kanye West “Homecoming” (The Box, NYC)

Straight from John Legend’s YouTube account, here’s a full clip of the secret show opener. After the jump, a few words from the man with the popular hairline and the full performance of “American Boy” featuring Estelle. Maybe I should have drank a Red Bull and threw on my Scooby Doos. *Kanye shrug*

Lloyd Banks Apologized To Ashanti

[vodpod id=Video.4228694&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D552411%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A552411] “We were groomed to go off like that” Also during Banks’ sit-down with RapFix, he spoke again on his reasoning behind working with former Murder Inc. artist Lloyd. He also revealed that he apologized to Ashanti for some of his past remarks. Aw how sweet! Ha. 57thave Sidebar: Chris digs Cole

Kanye West “Power” (The Box, NYC)

Yup there’s a gang of footage out but here’s the full peformance of the first single from the album with no name. Nov 16th y’all. And still no remix as promised today. Oh well, time’s up. Stay tuned. Bonus: Mo’ MPC fun after the jump. “Flashing Lights”.

Lloyd Banks Speaks On EMI Deal

[vodpod id=Video.4226544&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D551698%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A551698] “I decided to take my talents to EMI” Before the press release went out announcing the Unit’s new recording home, Blue Hefner first broke the news to MTV’s RapFix Live host Sway. Sorry, Sha Money. Sidebar: Banks talks sex

Drake Wants Lil Wayne At VMAs

[vodpod id=Video.4225726&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D552368%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A552368] Aubrey’s got a great idea for his upcoming performance at this year’s awards. C’mon, Rikers, give son a day pass. Ha. uhtn

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