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[vodpod id=Video.15541759&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last week, 8-year-old YouTube sensation Sophia and her 5-year-old cousin, Rosie made headlines with their cover of Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass”.  The tiny-duo were invited on The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday and were surprised by Nicki Minaj for a joint performance. Nicki is for the children. toofab

Commemorating 20 years in the game, Nas returns on the cover of XXL. Issue hits newsstands on October 25, but peep an excerpt between he and guest interviewer, Tyler, The Creator. Cover designed by Mister Cartoon. “God’s Son is my favorite album by you,” Tyler said. “And my second is probably Street’s Disciple,” he continued. “Get the fuck outta here,” Nas responded. Awkward and quirky exchanges aside, the discussion quickly picked up with the 20-year-old Tyler asking Nas for advice. “You, […]

[vodpod id=Video.15541294&w=540&h=350&fv=publisherid%3D1612833736%26videoid%3D1213630801001%26stillurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fpdl%252Estream%252Eaol%252Ecom%252Fpdlext%252Faol%252Fbrightcove%252Faolmaster%252F1612833736%252F1612833736%255F1213639650001%255Fari%252Dorigin54%252Darc%252D137%252D1318405311356%252Ejpg%253FpubId%253D1612833736%26playerid%3D61371447001%26codever%3D1] The ladies love cool James, and so does Hip-Hop. Last night, Nelly presented LL with the “I Am Hip-Hop Icon” Award during the BET Hip-Hop Awards and Uncle L kicked a freestyle during his speech. Peep it below. Congrats LL and all the winners. See you next year BET.

[vodpod id=Video.15541235&w=540&h=350&fv=affiliateSiteId%3D176704%26widgetId%3D495995%26width%3D628%26height%3D386%26playOnLoad%3D0%26js%3D1%26autoPlay%3D0%26revision%3D80%26mediaURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.bet.com%252Fvideo%252F106andpark%252F106guestrewind%252F106park791-dmx-s2%252F_jcr_content%252Fleftcol%252Fvideoplayer.mrss%253Ftype%253Dembed%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] Joined by Swizz Beatz, the Dark Man returned to BET‘s 106 & Park yesterday to discuss their Hip-Hop awards performance, his return to the game, his new video, next album, and more.

While we wait for Shad to finally give us a new single, “Sweat”, he released some flicks from yesterday’s video shoot. No Weezy yet, but one more pic below. Underrated drops December 6.

Common isn’t hitting the pause button anytime soon. After wrapping up “Blue Sky” last week, he kept the cam on record with video director Phillipe Scaglietti for his next single “Sweet”. One more snap below. hhnm

[vodpod id=Video.15540311&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Picking up from her previous visual, Kell still keeps it hot and seductive for her latest flick featuring Big Sean. Any man would love to lay it on her, but take this video instead. Here I Am available now.

[vodpod id=Video.15539218&w=540&h=350&fv=affiliateSiteId%3D176704%26widgetId%3D495995%26width%3D628%26height%3D386%26playOnLoad%3D0%26js%3D1%26autoPlay%3D0%26revision%3D80%26mediaURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.bet.com%252Fvideo%252Fhiphopawards%252F2011%252Fcyphers%252Fhha-digitalcypher-s9%252F_jcr_content%252Fleftcol%252Fvideoplayer.mrss%253Ftype%253Dembed%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] There were a number of cyphers tonight on the BET Hip Hop Awards, but none were as good as Shady 2.0’s. Catch Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse, and Em go to work above. Rest of the cyphers after the cut.

[vodpod id=Video.15539375&w=540&h=350&fv=affiliateSiteId%3D176704%26widgetId%3D495995%26width%3D628%26height%3D386%26playOnLoad%3D0%26js%3D1%26autoPlay%3D0%26revision%3D80%26mediaURL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.bet.com%252Fvideo%252Fhiphopawards%252F2011%252Fperformances%252Fhha-perf-youngjeezy-s1%252F_jcr_content%252Fleftcol%252Fvideoplayer.mrss%253Ftype%253Dembed%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] Jeezy opened up this year’s ceremony and brought out T.I. for his first post-jail televised performance. The ATLiens gave the audience their first live rendition of their track “F.A.M.E.“. Rest of the performances below.