Bawo ni (That’s Yoruba for “What’s up” )! Before hitting the Thisis50 stage last Saturday, Wale got a standing ovation at the Nigerian Day Parade in NYC. O da bo! YK2

Last night at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, Dwayne performed three cuts off The Carter 3. Keep supplying the Pounds and he’ll keep supplying the hits. HattieCollins

Here’s something to keep you occupied until the release of The Greenhouse Effect 2. Hopefully, Boyder finds something else to do as well. illroots

Tonight, Slim Thug will premiere the video to this track on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. But until then, here’s a sample of what’s to come. Previously: Slim Thug On The Daily Show

“I never allowed my fear to limit me. I believe you can go out and make things happen.” Curtis gets his due. Next Tues at 8 EST. It will be followed by the airing of Hip Hop Honors. No bulletproof vest required.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3605633&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here’s some vintage bars from Po. Miss Info discovered this recent interview with Shyne’s uncle, but the gist is that not much has changed since the other day. He’s being held by immigration and whether he gets deported to Belize hasn’t been determined yet. Let’s continue to keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3605081&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dtype%253Dnetwork%2526id%253D444185%2526vid%253D444185%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideolist%253Avh1.com%253A1623452] No bootlegs here, buddy. Check out this sneak peak of Marshall Mathers tearing through a James Todd Smith classic. I know what you’re thinking and I agree. Looks like a top 10 Hottest MC to me. Ha! VH1, son!

Here’s some footage from Hennessy themselves of last night’s Com and friends festivities. They sure believe in short clips, huh? Anywho, Kamaal came through and dropped a gem from the first Tribe album. Guess this one still gets the ladies excited. And they just can’t hide it.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at the making of the Brothers theme song as Snoop assists Michael Strahan and Daryl “Chill” Mitchell with their microphone techniques. Tha Dogg is a guest on the Fox show’s Friday night episode at 8 EST. Also check the end of the clip where Calvin says after “Gangsta Luv,” his next single is called “I Wanna Rock Right Now.” Um, Rob Base, anyone?

No kufi smacks, but if the Pastor hopes to do business with Da Capo, Mr. Jones tells Angie Martinez that a face-to-face meeting is required. Until then, don’t expect no MP3’s in your in-box, Betha. Bonus: The new visual from The Rooftop album. I’m sure you know: All the wife’s red bottoms are official tissue. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3604502&w=425&h=350&fv=v%3DnUDCEBsi2FL2vUd2%26ccolor%3D]