All good things must come to an end. After five weeks at number one, Eminem’s Recovery was bumped to number two on the Billboard Charts. The shift was caused by rock band Avenged Sevenfold’s latest album Nightmare, which sold 163,000 copies. But don’t cry for him yet Argentina, Eminem still managed to sell 159,000 copies last week. woooha

Em and Ri Ri’s video is not the only big one premiering tomorrow. Kanye’s “Power will debut on MTV tomorrow at 11pm. Directed by Marco Brambilla, here’s a look at the video’s creative process. Besides the tatas, the visual looks, um powerful. thi

Before heading to S.O.B.’s to watch Freddie Gibbs last night, I stopped by the Def Jam Rapstar event at the Cooper Square Hotel on the Lower East Side. In a nutshell, the video game is karaoke: hip-hop style. Just Blaze was in the house too and Ms. Drama convinced us to battle over T.I.’s “Live Your Life”. A song Just produced, nonetheless. By the end of the song, yours truly walked away victorious! And oh yeah, there wasn’t a handicap! […]

Over the last several days, there’s been loads of speculation on whether Wyclef will run for the presidency of Haiti. Now according to CNN, Dr. Jean will announce his bid tomorrow on Larry King Live. We’re all for democracy, but based on everything Clef has done, is there even a need for an election? He already won! Nonetheless, voting takes place November 28th.

The young gunnaz take it to the hood with a new video in support of their mixtape, Back To Business. Now that’s brotherly love.

Ice Cube takes a ride around through the wild West for his latest video off I Am The West. Lemonade Kool-Aid was a popular drink and it still is! Yay yay!

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”black_milk__sobs”] The Mid-West was in full swing last night once Black Milk hit the stage at S.O.B.’s. Backed by a band, Milk performed some oldies and goodies. Here are a couple of highlights. Don’t forget, The Album Of The Year comes September 14th. Great title. Ha!

Unlike Eminem, Bun B doesn’t have to hold his fuckin’ breath for 5 mics in The Source. Today, it was announced that the publication crowned his new album, Trill O.G. with a classic rating. It’s the first since Lil’ Kim’s 2005, Naked Truth. The cover will be unveiled later today on 106 & Park.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”lep_bogus_boyz__sobs”] Two thirds of the L.E.P. Bogus Boys were in New York last night and helped open up for Freddie Gibbs. After pouring cups of Hennessy to the crowd, Count (in the wifebeater) and Moonie (in the Cubs apparel) capped off their set with a performance of their hometown anthem. Chi-City what up?!

[vodpod id=Video.4161430&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%3D1644883%26amp%3Bvid%3D548119%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A548119] During Drake’s Thank Me Later promo run two months ago, he told Big Boy that he was working on an R&B mixtape. Before his concert this past Sunday, he tells 1515 that the free download will be yours very soon. Sooner than later, we hope.