A lil blurry but sharing is caring, AK. I hope she can get some rest for that “Empire” shoot tmw. Tick tock. Previously: On The Set: Alicia Keys “Doesn’t Mean Anything” Video

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3523115&w=425&h=350&fv=clip_id%3D6805788%26server%3Dvimeo.com%26autoplay%3D0%26fullscreen%3D1%26md5%3D0%26show_portrait%3D0%26show_title%3D0%26show_byline%3D0%26context%3Dsubscriptions%7Cnewest%26context_id%3D%26force_embed%3D0%26multimoog%3D%26color%3D00ADEF%26force_info%3Dundefined] To help plug the Big Pun: The Legacy DVD (I still need to get my copy), the Doggfather pays homage to The Punisher. Peep his interesting take on Mr. Rios’ current status in hip-hop history. “I feel like Big Pun’s memory has been put aside in a treasured way and not in a distasteful way. A lot of people doin’ songs with Tupac and Biggie that they probably wouldn’t have never fuck with. So that disrespects their whole […]

Here’s a final taste from the “Common and Friends” gala this past Saturday. How ’bout some crisp soundboard audio courtesy of All The Way Live? In one of the many highlights of the evening, Luda and Nas join forces for the culture. Once again, no Hova. No problem. No shots.

After a weekend filled with car accident rumors and food poisoning claims, Fab continues to give his all into his Twitter account and tonight revealed that he’s been quietly filming a pilot. Don’t worry no tonguing chicks down here; in fact, the premise revolves around familia. Hey I’ve done a couple reality shows. Fab is cool and his son is light-skinned. I’m all for it. Ha! Spotted: Natasha

This past weekend, Mrs. Carter put Lindsay Lohan in check (allegedly. Ha!) and, more importantly, gave a super performance of her biggest solo hit at Singapore’s F1 Rocks concert. B in HD, FTW! No guest Hova appearance. No problem. Props: Illionaire

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3522795&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D440823%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A440823%2526startUri%3D%7BstartUri%7D] First Miss Info speculated, then Vibe spoke to 2/4ths of Slaughterhouse, and now Royce provides the 1515 Boys with some insight into the behind-the-scenes talks about the possibility of his group joining Eminem’s label. “It’s very much what it looks like,” Royce said of Slaughterhouse joining forces with Eminem. “That’s always a possibility. It’s conversations being had, very good conversations. I just did an interview recently and they asked me to a address the rumors. I said, ‘Rumors […]

In the wake of Derrion Albert’s senseless murder, Nas encourages everyone to increase the peace via his blog on Global Grind. Read what he had to say after the cut. It was written.

This. Is. The. Another. Remix. This time, Boosie’s been replaced with Nicki. Guess the switcheroo is a result of Bad Azz’s recent conviction. X

Autobots listen up. Earlier it was reported that Chris was releasing his new single on Wednesday. But four hours ago, he tweeted that he would George Bush the button mañana. Got it? Now, roll out. Update: Let’s get ready to rip!

Janet and JD’s reunion in Milan. With Rosenberg out for Yom Kippur, Ghostface “Mr. Promo” Killah stepped in to assist Cipha Sounds on his Hot 97 morning show. Here Starks gives his take on the infamous wedding, the infamous love triangle, and, as evidenced by the above photo, reports that JD and Janet might be on the road to reconciliation. Don’t y’all Nas and Kelis us! Spotted: eskay