This has been in the making since 2007. And apparently, everything is still a go. Hopefully, Common’s next update isn’t in 2013. heads up: hhnm

What will they think of next? On the set of Lil Wayne’s “I’m Not A Human Being” video, he flaunts his black light tattoo to Derick G. Problem is that it’s only visible under the UV rays. Light’s out nigga!

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”nelly_radio”] A month ago, Nelly took over the midday drive at Hot 104.1 in St. Louis for 30 days. The rapper says he had the highest rated show and may pursue on air in the future. As for his salary, he donated it to charity. One thing Nelly ain’t got to worry about is the checks stop coming in.

Not too many rappers shoot videos for the interludes of mixtapes. But then again, Freddie Gibbs isn’t most rappers. With Dan Da Man in the director’s chair, here’s the unedited version of Gibbs’ new visual, “Serve Or Be Served” off Str8 Killa No Filla. UPDATE: Full version. [vodpod id=Video.4457280&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Last month, Bow Wow said Jadakiss was overseeing his next album. But it seems as if Bow Weezy jumped the gun. Jada told Karen Civil that the rappers had a phone conversation and nothing was set in stone. He also gives an update on the new Lox album. Top 5 Dead Or Alive coming soon.

Angela Yee rounded up her Yankee Stadium interviews with Memphis Bleek. After discussing music, he says that he’s ready for his close up and is developing an original television program while in Australia. Memph Bleek is… grinding. Break 1: Break 2:

50 Cent was up early with the birds putting that work in this morning. But he wasn’t alone. Some of his pals stopped by to show their support as he worked on his new album. More flicks after the jump.

Backstage at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night, Shade 45’s Angela Yee caught up with the Dirty Dozen and got their reaction to Nick Cannon’s diss record to Eminem. This is fight music!

[vodpod id=Video.4455717&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1647905%2526vid%253D573083%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A573083] Say a lil’ prayer for you. Mack Maine tells MTV that Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre, told teammate and Young Money associate Bryant McKinnie, that he’s been sending blessings for the incarcerated Lil Wayne. Hallelujah! “[Vikings tackle] Bryant McKinnie is one of our friends, B-Mac. [Favre] asked B-Mac, ‘How you been?’ B-Mac answered. And he was like, ‘How’s Wayne?’ That was his second question to B-Mac. Those two are real good friends. He said, ‘Let [Wayne] know I […]

It’s Holiday season—with Shawty Redd on the track. Here’s a new posse cut featuring Yo Gotti, Waka Flocka, Pill, and SL Jones. Find your escape below.