I wasn’t the first nigga to bring a platinum plaque back to the projects, but I’m sure I was the first nigga to flip cam Dick Clark’s award show. By the time Em and Curtis came out, I felt bold enough to fully record. After the jump, get up and close personal with A Keys and her flying piano. You know me. I’m a sucker for that grainy, cinema-verite footage. 100!

With her new album in stores, Rihanna spoke this afternoon with Angie Martinez in her most candid and best interview to date. Listen for yourselves. Ms. Potty Mouth is 21. Single and ready to mingle. She’s such a fuckin’ young lady. Fly on > Cry on. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

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[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3980434&w=425&h=350&fv=] I know that stench. Smells like desperation. Dwight’s back at it again. SMH. Please refer to “YN Blackout”. Thanks. Props: AHH

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s Trevor Smith. And he tells Billboard his next album is gonna cure all the rap game’s ills. “I called the album ‘The Chemo’ because it seems like the industry and music overall is dying slowly,” Busta told Billboard.com of the Flipmode/Universal Motown project, slated for an early 2010 release. “The cancer that’s stricken the business is killing the music, not only from a business standpoint, but also the value of […]

Here it is. A one of one five. No one understands Betha, but let’s see if he still got it. Link Do you really need a tracklist? Not possible. Props: Purple Haze Track 21 Via XXL’s Favorite Blogger

Baby broke the news that you’re gonna wait another week for Weezy. Everyone wants that Santa cake. Spotted: LWHQ

Diddy and all his children at the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel.

Diddy’s shindig was the only place to be in the NYC. Last night in BK, Nicki Minaj performed at Club Djumbala.  More photos after the jump, courtesy of TechieNYC.

As you know Mr. Young was in the Empire State last night and checked out a Victoria Secret Fashion Show. There, he ran into his Kingdom Come collaborator. Rap Superstars > Supermodels. Props: Rap-Up Before: Dr. Dre To Jay-Z  “Come, Holla”

Last night on Flex, Curtis touched on BISD‘s actual performance in the marketplace. Spotted: NR via Adot

It’s at the Plaza Hotel. You’re all welcome! Nelly Mo

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3962577&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D458107%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A458107] T.I.’s business partner reveals to the 1515 Boys that he has a theory on who threw the Molotov cocktails at his office early this morning. “A kid came over there a couple of days ago that acted kind of crazy,” Geter explained. “I wasn’t there, but some kid that was a little off was pretty much asking for somebody to come to his party. He got a little irate when he was in the office. We’re kind of […]

Jay did it and now it’s Curtis’ turn to field questions from Angie Martinez, Harry Allen and Stephen A. Smith. It’s some Food For Thought. Dig in.

The Promo Machine is all over your BET channel. Hugs for Rocsi? Yay! We’ve come a long way.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3960942&w=425&h=350&fv=] It’s never too late, Ruleski. Okay, it is. But you’re lucky, I’m in a good mood. Again folks, I implore you: Where’s Irving? Holla at me! Previously: Behind The Scenes: Ja Rule “Father Forgive Me”

Here’s the visual to last night’s convo between PD40 (His big black-tie born day bash is tonight) and the Funkster. Check out the bodyguards in the back. Guess they didn’t want any Mase-like interruptions. Props: 57th Ave Previously: Diddy Interview On Hot 97 (Funkmaster Flex)

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3960560&w=425&h=350&fv=] In part 2 of his convo with Miss Info, Radric reveals he was on the original version of Usher’s “Love In This Club”. But because he wasn’t hot enough back then he got bumped for Da Snowman. That’s some burrrshit! Props: LowKey

The Birthday Boy drops a video for the best song off Loso’s Way mañana on MySpace. Sidebar: We’ve been here before.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3960173&w=425&h=350&fv=] This morning, Atlanta police discovered explosives in front of T.I.’s Grand Hustle office. They are currently investigating the case and trying to determine what liquids were contained in the two molotov cocktails. Spotted: AHH via MyFox5