From the set of his DJ Hero commercial, Mr. Carter placed a quick call-in to NY’s WBLS and paid his respects to a true radio pioneer. Back in the days, Shawn was a super listener. Please believe it!

TSG interrogates the Clipse and, at the 2:16 mark, asks if Kanye ever shipped the duo a pair of his signature sneakers. Unfortunately, no dice. Personally, I’d return to sender.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3556820&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fvideo.ak.facebook.com%252Fvideo-ak-sf2p%252Fv6812%252F57%252F107%252F156425439064_30521.mp4%26stretching%3Dexactfit%26skin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fdangdang.swf%26image%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.urbanmusicdirect.com%2Fvideos%2F%2Fpicture%2Fpic226.jpg] Yesterday afternoon, Nasir stopped by Bow Wow’s second home and spoke on his letter to the youth. He also ensured that his son Knight won’t succumb to the streets when he gets older. Thanks: Dre

Peep Kanye’s main squeeze posing for her spread in ELLE magazine. Not only did ‘Ye oversee the shoot, but he styled it as well. Closet freak meet control freak. Previously: Amber Rose Get’s Ass’d Out For ELLE Credit: UHTN

Oh no, it ain’t over. It ain’t over! The party’s not over. Big fun in the big town! Spotted: BC via Jigga World

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3556175&w=425&h=350&fv=] Despite being a platinum seller, Joe says Pun didn’t want to live the glamour life. He says Pun would impulsively battle local rappers and was distraught when he was unable to participate in a Hot 97 cipha with Canibus, Cam’Ron, and N.O.R.E. NR

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Oh no. Say it ain’t so. Better clear your cache. Props: Gooch via SFR

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3555749&w=425&h=350&fv=] From somewhere that requires a passport, The Chef praises G Rap (new collaboration on the way) and says that he influenced him to pick up a pen and pad. Yep, Queens natives have a knack for that. NR via 2DB

This morning, Mimi sat with Barbara Walters & Co. on The View. Before speaking on her relationship with Nick Cannon and her new single, MC gives her 2 Cents on artists becoming overnight celebrities.