It’s about to go down. The world’s most controversial awards show is taping tonight at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom and as you can plainly see the Sunshine State is well represented. Finals game 1 vs. Dirty South All-Star extravaganza? Game time decision. Ha! khaled

One of the best parts about The Roots being on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon is that they perform with their musical guests…including the hip-hop acts. And during Ice Cube’s stop last week, he warmed up the crowd with “Straight Outta Compton”. Black Thought handled MC Ren’s verse while Captain Kirk handled Eazy’s. Still the world’s most dangerous. mum

Sounds pretty monstrous already. There’s no word as to where this will end up, but it’s another one off the Trending Topics 4 mixtape. Splash got two mo’. Yesterday: New Music: Jay-Z x Swizz Beatz “Ultra”

This was originally intended for the Wu-Massacre, but now it’s the first single off DJ Mathematics’ Made Men. Let your feet stomp ’cause the clan’s in the front. mr. x via  math files

Rap Radar sure looks good on the iPad huh fellas? Ha! Last night, Uncle Rush was presented the Gold Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Music at The National Arts Club in New York City. Others in attendance include Lyor Cohen, Andre Harrell, and model Selita Ebanks. Congrats!

Last October, David Banner said he was releasing his collaborative album, Death Of A Popstar with 9th Wonder for free. But today on The Morning After with Angela Yee, he explained why he had a change of heart.

Jay Rock’s riding out with Kobe and ’em over James Brown’s classic. Lakers in six. I’m taking all bets. Sidebar: Jay Rock, Little Brother and Kendrick Lamar At Key Club

Photo: Chris Buck Em shows respect to RESPECT with an original photo shoot and an engaging exclusive interview. On newsstands June 9. Previously: 50 Cent Covers RESPECT.

[vodpod id=Video.3759271&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night Drake held a listening session for his debut in NYC. Earlier that day, the project sprung a leak and Drizzy addressed it on Twitter. But on camera he tells The Life Files that he’s still standing by his product. Sidebar: YN Talks About The Leak To MTV

As we all know, Don Cannon replaced DJ Drama on Young Jeezy’s latest mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. Up until now, Drama hasn’t spoken on the substitution, but on The Morning After with Angela Yee, he says you can’t speak on Trap Or Die without mentioning him.