Third time’s the charm, you damn Grammy voters. Props: Rap-Up

The taping of the third annual BET Honors is goin’ down right now in DC. Photo: Omarosa (Yup, the psycho from the reality shows) Update: Trey and Stevie are on the bill too. Rehearsal Photo: Little Burger

Do you remember?

Recently, rumors have surfaced that Wyclef’s Yele foundation is guilty of fraudulent business practices. Repudiating the claim, we hear from the man himself. Spotted: Stupid Dope Moves

Last night, Scottie returned home for a show at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. Here’s some footage from the middle of his set which includes assistance from fellow native, Chip The Ripper. Sky high. Props: Dat New Cudi

The Chef interrupted his born day celebrating in Miami to let the DJs know that OB4CL 2 will soon be on vinyl come Jan 26. Who’s cutting it up? Ha. Sidebar: Looks like N.O. got the fever too.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4481486&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D472036] No stranger to the wrath of the Smoking Gun, Akon told MTV he still supports Clef’s charity despite the accusations levied at the Haitian MC yesterday. “A lot of times, things like [critiques of Wyclef’s organization] are really irrelevant,” Akon told MTV News. “Because it’s obvious he’s trying to do good. Especially for Haiti, his loyalty to Haiti, you can’t really question. In the beginning his foundation was in the start-up stages and he had to get the […]

I saw this yesterday and wasn’t diggin’ it as much as my fellow bloggers were. Oh well, the ATLien has also endorsed it. Of course, I am a fan of Heron’s classic catalogue, but his first new music in well over a decade leaves me skeptical. Can you get with this?

The singer would’ve been 31 today. She’s still missed. RIP Baby Girl. Heads Up: YBF

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4481361&w=425&h=350&fv=] Ah man. As you’ll see, we’ve been hoodwinked, bamboozled and lead astray. The media-shy founder of the Roc is still as tight-lipped as ever. Pause. Spotted: Young Kingz Daily Previously: Biggs To Reunite Dip Set?

“Niggas thought we was gone/ Like JD’s hair” It’s goin down. Producer Nitti with the smooth track and some paper-chasin’ boasts from three members of T.I.’s Grand Hustle familia. Yeah, I’d play this one again. Props: Dirty Glove Bastard Previously: 8 Ball & MJG’s Listening Session

“Niggas thought we was gone/ Like JD’s hair” It’s goin down. Producer Nitti with the smooth track and some paper-chasin’ boasts from three members of T.I.’s Grand Hustle familia. Yeah, I’d play this one again. Props: Dirty Glove Bastard Previously: 8 Ball & MJG’s Listening Session

One week later, Jomo and Chuck are mobbin’ as promised. Sounds a lil D.O.C., Misdemeanor-inspired to me. Who’s the rest of the cats on the mic? It’s Byrd Gang, bitches. Props: Splash

The lyrical onslaught continues. Custom-made Chi-town funk for FSD on the former and Drake’s track gets touched for Mo Garland on the latter. No Mixatpe coming soon. “Adrenaline Rush” “I Went In”

Cheapskates and haters get no love.

Boy looka here. Article after the jump. Spotted: Plez 21 UPDATE: In NY and Boston editions too. Can get PDF Files here.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4472250&w=425&h=350&fv=] You thought it was over? Nope! The Megatron Don further explains why he’s closing down Baseline. He also compares his spot to DJ Premier’s D&D studios, explains why he slowed down his workload, and talks about difficulties of traveling to work with Dr. Dre and Eminem. Damn, I got to get over to Mr. Smith’s spot before it’s over. Props: Miss Info Previously: Just Blaze On Baseline Studios

Growing up, I always thought it was cool my birthdate was right next to Dr. Martin Luther King’s. Made me feel special. I also dug this tribute to him that was recorded back in 1986 with all my favorite artists at the time. Read all about it. Bonus: PE wasn’t feelin’ Arizona’s refusal to make MLK a national holiday. I see you, McCain.

Another? Ok, I’m done. I quit like Duran. No mas! Damn You: FSD

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4471223&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D471368] And the remixes keep coming. Green Lantern revealed to MTV that he’s bringing a Dirty South version of Snoop’s seminal track. Rock ’til you drop.