“That’s gonna be the last song on the retail [version of] So Far Gone. And the third verse transitions into Thank Me Later. So the last line of the third verse is gonna be the first line on my album.“— Drake

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Yep: NR

Today is Mrs. Carter’s 28th birthday. And according to baby sis Solange, they’re gon break out their freak em dresses and do-me-pumps this Labor day weekend. Have fun ladies. Take it easy on them OK, paps? Below is footage from of her celeb pals and fans. My, they grow up so fast. *tear*

Auto-Tune may be six feet under, but that doesn’t stop T-Pain from exhuming a couple dollars. Check him out demonstrating his iPhone application “I Am T-Pain” for some of his celebrity pals. You guys are T-Paining too much. Props: RS

Last Sunday, Preemo, McGruff, Lord Finesse, Stan Spit, and Big L’s brother Donald poured out a lil’ liquor for the greatest to never make it. Throw your L’s up. Spotted: Nahright.com Previously: Big L Mural Refurbished

In the “Making of The Blueprint” feature found in the October XXL, Tone of The Trackmasters reveals that “Jigga That Nigga” was crafted for N.O. Tone: Jay doesn’t even know it was [originally] was for N.O.R.E. [Laughs] N.O.R.E doesn’t know it was for N.O.R.E. That’s funny. It was actually the same joint, but with the word  “N.O.R.E.” Instead of  “Jigga,” it was “ N.O.R.E.” Is it too late for a remix? Issue hits newsstands everywhere September 15th.

Last night, the host with the most, performed with Miss Keri baby on Jimmy Kimmel’s nightly gig. This is actually one of the better cuts on the album. Props: HitHipHop

Wale got a story to tell on this unreleased Cool and Dre production. I’ll let him tell it.

I hate snippets, Jock! I hate ’em! But, until the full version leaks (NMC, what’s your ETA?) this will have to do. Props: HHNM

Yesterday on the Cincinnati leg of the AMW Tour, Da Snowman brought out Da DoggFather. I wonder if Jeezy will bring out John Walsh to cap off the tour. It’s only right. Props: Sermons

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3364727&w=425&h=350&fv=] Sai and Just show their patriotism for his latest video off Warning Shots 2. Auto-Tune or not, you can’t deny it, this song bumps. Thanks: NR