Last night, Lupe Fiasco responded to Yellow Nigga’s “Blackout” rant at his home base. Sorry folks, but there’s no “beef”. As the saying goes, opinions are like— well, you know, and everyone has one. Even YN. Personally, I’m ambivalent towards Lupe’s music. One minute, I’m totally engrossed. (see: “Hip-Hop Saved My Life”) The next, I’m completely lost in translation (see: “Shining Down”). Despite Elliott’s gripes, we’ve got a job to do. Personal feelings go the way of Ron Browz. At […]

DJ Enuff is experiencing a crucial conflict. On his blog yesterday afternoon, the Heavy Hitter put himself through the ringer for not playing Jay Electronica’s “Exhibit C” on your Hot Nine Seven. Since Enuff’s taking suggestions, here’s my two cents. Screw the politics and go with your gut. If a record’s dope, play it. Let’s not forget, the DJ is the soul controller. With several hundred spins, a song can go  from “Ok” to “That’s my shit!”  Don’t second guess. […]

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.910433&w=425&h=350&fv=] In the second installment of Birdman’s day in the life, Stunna catches up with Jay Sean and jet sets across the pond for their album release parties. Afterward, they head to Atlanta and then return to the Big Apple. Great way to rack up them frequent flyer miles. Again: Derick G. Earlier: A Day In The Life Of Birdman (Pt. 1)

At the 3:49 mark, one of Chris’ fans bum-rushes the stage on the Connecticut leg of his Fan Appreciation Tour. Shorty’s leaping abilities are unparalleled. GG

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.910565&w=425&h=350&fv=] This is it folks. Director Spike Lee executes his vision for the King Of Pop’s final opus. Gone but never forgotten. HHNM x 40Acres

Here’s more footage from Cudi’s performances on Tuesday and Wednesday night at the Nokia Theater. Above, Cudi performs the soundtrack to his life. After the break, enjoy the rest of his set from the front row. DNC Previously: Kanye West Spits New Verse In L.A.

Earlier this month, Susan Boyle’s album, I Dreamed A Dream became the third highest selling debut. In seven days, the LP sold 701,000 copies. Currently, 50 Cent holds the crown for moving 827,000 duplicates of Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ his rookie year. Back in ’93, Snoop Dogg set the tone by scanning 803,000 units of Doggystyle. At the Esquire apartment last week, Snoop commented on Susie’s success.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4290624&w=425&h=350&fv=] In a few days, Just will be moving into his new recording facility. And with the closing of Baseline imminent, he reflects on the magic created in his studio. It’s so hard to say good bye. PDS via LTD

Uh-oh. According to ESPN, Manny Pacquiao is on the verge of suing Floyd Mayweather, Jr for defamation. Reportedly, Mayweather, Sr and his camp have repeatedly accused Pacquiao of juicing. “Enough is enough. These people, Mayweather Sr., [Mayweather] Jr. and Golden Boy Promotions, think it is a joke and a right to accuse someone wrongly of using steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs,” said Pacquiao, who denied that he has ever used any banned substance and who has passed all of his […]

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.910308&w=425&h=350&fv=allowfullscreen%3Dtrue%26src%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2Fmoogaloop.swf%3Fclip_id%3D8390206%26server%3Dvimeo.com%26show_title%3D1%26show_byline%3D1%26show_portrait%3D0%26color%3D00adef%26fullscreen%3D1%26] Join Birdman and his flock during the release week of Pricele$$ After several promo runs, Stunna gave a lecture at Pace University. Wait, Pace University?! Later, he heads back to New Orleans for his 15th annual Turkey Give Away and album release party with Weezy. All in a days work. Derick G.