Happy birthday, Barry. R.I.P. Ty Kidd Previously: You Know Me

[vodpod id=Video.15400255&w=540&h=350&fv=] Known by most as Idris Elba, the British actor, artist, DJ and now the new face of Coca-Cola Smartwater, serenades his queen in San Juan, Puerto Rico on his 9th Wonder-produced track. nqm

Freddie Gibbs used the last 120 seconds of his interview on DJ Green Lantern‘s Invasion Radio this past week for a quick freestyle.

[vodpod id=Video.15400113&w=540&h=350&fv=videoId%3D1155848838001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D648748947001%26amp%3BplayerKey%3DAQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAQBxUKuk%7E%2CO7BxoSOXb6XQkA_b5L-4Vk5r4UUmQraR%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] Before The Throne kick off their tour in Atlanta on October 28th, they plan to rehearse in Birmingham, Alabama. Mayor William Bell compared it to the Jacksons’ “Victory” rehearsals 27 years ago. No word if the practice runs will be matriculate into a full fledged performance. al

[vodpod id=Video.15400069&w=540&h=350&fv=] This was filmed last week during Fashion Night Only. Oddly enough, ol’ girl at the end of the video was the tamest of ’em all. karmaloop

While Jermaine was in Philadelphia, he mutilated the mic over “Ima A Boss” and “Otis”. If memory serves correct, those are rhymes from Cole World: The Sideline Story. Find out September 27th. wshh

Produced by Just Blaze, XV takes us through his hometown for his latest viral tour. Directed by Elan Alexenberg. No yellow brick roads included.

The gangsta has returned. After noticing Freddie Gibbs’ insightful and often humorous observations on sports through his Twitter account, Rap Radar decided to give him a forum to express his thoughts on the thrills of victory and the agonies of defeat. It’s Gangsta Gibbs Wide World Of Sports. The black Bill Simmons is here. And for his 13th column, weighs in on week one of the NFL season and Indianapolis Colts QB, Peyton Manning’s neck injury.

Nas is known to write in his book of rhymes past the margins and today, Atria/Simon & Schuster Books announced that he will release his memoir in Fall 2012. It Ain’t Hard To Tell will be co-written by journalist Touré and will delve into past relationships with Carmen Bryan and Kelis; beefs with Jay-Z and Bill O’Reilly; and his mother’s tragic battle with cancer. In 2009, Michael Eric Dyson penned the biography, Born To Use Mics.

Third time’s the charm and we’re back in the studio with Wale as he continues to share the creation of his upcoming MMG debut. Preach on brother Folarin. Ambition drops 11.1.11. Previously: Pt. 1 l Pt. 2