[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3649348&w=425&h=350&fv=] For the past few weeks, late night host Conan O’Brien has been engaged in a “feud” with Newark, NJ Mayor Cory Booker and “banned” Conan from entering his town. Well last night, New Jeru native Ice-T reinstated Conan’s pass to Brick City. Too Many Sites: Yardie
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During last night’s Hip Hop Honors broadcast, N.O.R.E vented about being left out from the ceremony. In 2002, N.O. added God’s Favorite to Def Jam’s discography. The album debuted at #5 on the Billboard charts and spawned two big ass hits, “Nothin’” and “Grimey.” For better or worst, he also spearheaded the Reggaeton movement with “Oy Mi Canto.” Don’t worry Victor, Rap Radar cares, if don’t nobody else care. Heads Up: 57thAve
This sounds like it could’ve made Tha Blue Carpet Treatment. Luckily, it’s making the cut on Malice In Wonderland. Props: UHTN via TSS
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3648160&w=425&h=350&fv=] It’s day tres and the #1 Stunna is still holding it down in the U.K. After making his rounds, Baby chops it up with the homie Tim Westwood about Cash Money UK and rings & things. Previously: Birdman Does Europe (Day 2)
On Monday, Timbaland phoned in to Green Lantern’s Invasion Radio show and spoke on his new album Shock Value 2 and revealed that he made “Venus vs. Mars” using his video game. Go figure.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3647426&w=425&h=350&fv=] Somewhere in a dark alley, J.Cole says The Blueprint 3 is on the same wavelength as The Black Album. After numerous listens, I’d agree. Still, “Change Clothes” belongs in the hamper. Props: Omen via TSS
You ain’t the only one, Cee. This afternoon during his Old School At Noon set on Hot 97, Big Daddy Kane’s former DJ spoke on the usage of bands at last night’s Hip Hop Honors ceremony. He says he was also disappointed by the exclusion of any mention of Shakir Stewart.
It’s been reported that wrestling Hall of Famer, Captain Lou Albano passed away this morning at age 76. According to the Miami Herald, he was bedridden under hospice care. Back in ’83, Lou was the central figure in Cindy Lauper’s video, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.” In the early 90s, he played Mario in the short lived action series The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Below, is a clip of him breakin’ with Original Locker, Shabba Doo.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3646686&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D445272%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A445272] Backstage at a recent Hennessy Artistry event, Lonnie speaks on his new album, The Believer. On the production side, he says he’s working with Twilite Tone (formerly Ynot), No I.D., and Kanye West. Should be good. Yes, I’m a believer! PDS via MTV
Ron Browz’s raps are less than desired. But I gotta admit, this song is a guilty pleasure. In fact, when I was in Miami this past Memorial Day weekend, he was slingin’ “No-Wifin’ In The Club Shirts” on Washington Ave. for $10 a pop…I bought two. Ironic ain’t it? Props: RealTalkNY Sidebar: What’s Lil Mama doing all up in the videooos? Someone hadcuff her…to a bench.
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