Looks like Michael Eric Dyson wrote an unauthorized biography of Nasir.  Available December 28th, here’s a description courtesy of amazon.com The best and brightest writers of the hip-hop generation reflect upon the era’s landmark album: Nas’s Illmatic. From the moment then nineteen-year-old Nasir “Nas” Jones began recording tracks for his debut album the hip-hop world was forever changed. Released in 1994, Illmatic, was hailed as a masterpiece and is one of the most influential albums in hip-hop history. In Born […]

As promised, Shawn performed “Empire State Of Mind” with Bridgette Kelly at City Hall. Wasn’t this guy in Germany last night? Geesh, serious jet lag. Anywho, Congratulations to NY Yankees. Now, as for those Knicks…. Previously: Jay-Z On The Yankee Day Parade Float

The smartest man in R&B  recently sat in the hot seat on Fox Business. He plugged his new album, Transition and discussed his business acumen with his label, Next Selection. YK2 via HHNM

Here’s another leak off Pill’s upcoming mixtape, 4075: The Refill. Just let your soul shine through. EV

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3849762&w=425&h=350&fv=] Every once in awhile, Q and his bootleggin’ battalion get it right. Here’s all the Yahoo Pepsi clips of Ms. Cook’s college show condensed into one file. You didn’t see it here. Hush! WSHH Previously: Alicia Keys “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” (NYU)

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3849521&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D453901%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A453901] In another tease from tonight’s upcoming episode, C Breezy explains exactly who’s forgiveness he’s askin’ for. “When I apologize, I really apologize, definitely, about the situation, like me and her personally, obviously,” Brown said. “We’ve exchanged, I’ve exchanged my apologies for her, but when I do it publicly, it’s for the people who I let down: It’s for the fans, it’s for all the people, even the sponsors, even the people that have invested in me and thought […]

This afternoon, Jigga & Co. hitched a ride on A-Rod’s float at the Yankee Day Parade. Say “what up” to Ty-Ty in the brown bomber. Word is Jay will be performing “Empire State Of Mind” again later on too.

“As Black as my nigga Bu” Akon’s baby bro, Bu Thiam is a new VP at the house Russell, Lyor, and Rick built. It’s safe to assume Young Jizzle approves this decision. When are we gettin’ TM103 anyway? 4th quarter showdown with Gucci or wait til early next year for the Jigga tour? Decisions, decisions. Props: Bossip

VIBE’s not the only one supporting Breezy. YRB

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3848822&w=425&h=350&fv=] Cannon lets off some steam at the gun range in L.A. Lick a shot! NR