It wasn’t Curtis’ silly stunts that derailed Fat Joe’s project from being on the front burner of everyone’s minds, it was those damn samples. I just copped the new CD and two of my favorite joints had to be reworked. Damn shame! Before: After: Before: After: Regardless, I’m still a card-carrying member of Team Cartagena. “Congratulations” knocks! Support my Boriqua buddy!

This morning, rap’s Twitter King weighed in on his feelings about Curtis’ NY unity antics. Besides the Wu, he’s the only prominent Big Apple spitter that wasn’t there. No longer wonder why. Yesterday: 50 Cent & Friends At Thisis50

“They wonder how I stay on top.” Here’s a new one from Ricky’s crew with the great Bun B. You don’t have to point out the bounce on this one. Ride out! And oh yeah, that was a quick jab at Curtis in Ross’ verse. Will it ever end?

Houston Presto Vol.2: The Playoffs is underway. But in the meantime, here’s something to hold you over. At the end of the track, Dustin ripped the audio from his phone call with Shade 45. Yep, his music is still really good.

This guy picks up garbage for two days and now he gets to tour. This can’t be life. It ain’t right, I tell you.

That’s my neighbor’s lady you lookin’ at. Watch yourself! No backhands or backshots for you, fam. Props: Gyant

At an in-store signing, Hip-Hop Official’s Artist of The Week speaks on his grassroots grind. Hussle’s in house. Make yourself at home.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3586220&w=425&h=350&fv=] “I don’t get dropped, I drop the label.” © Guess Who? Thank you Sylvia for giving this fool his walking papers. New anthem for you auto-tuner: “Go sign to E1. Advance is 20 dollars.” Ha! Props: AHH

Chatting with SoulCulture, Jermaine recites his verse from “Badness” off The Warm Up mixtape. In case you haven’t heard, take a listen below.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3586139&w=425&h=350&fv=] Christopher Cross. Michael McDonald. The Roots. I can’t vouch for you, if you ain’t a part of this. Just watch the magic unfurl! I swear to God, I caught a chill. Ha! Update: Now we’re “Sailing“. Nice!