[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”fat_joe”] Fat Joe is looking like half the man he used to be. If you haven’t peeped his new video, Crack shed 88 pounds. The NY Daily News caught up with him as he touched on his new physique and dietary regiment.

Jermaine jump started the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee last night and once again, covered 2Pac’s “I Ain’t Mad At Cha”. Below he pays respect to B.I.G. by taking us “Higher” over the Isley Brothers’ “Between The Sheets”.

[vodpod id=Video.10668619&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] For one of the last songs during Big Sean’s set, Ye came back out and performed “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay” for the first time. Off Sean’s upcoming album, Finally Famous.

[vodpod id=Video.10667204&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Heineken teamed up with Mr. West last night in Brooklyn to kick off the G.O.O.D. Music Tour Showcase. Of course, he opened up the show and performed a few cuts from his latest album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. More footage to come.

Dom stays on his grind and in support of his next release, he displays his daily operation on the small screen. Directed by The Infamous Green Streets. From The Westside With Love 2 drops June 28.

Before Yelawolf gave his first UK show, he tells Sumit that Radioactive was initially a title of a track with Big Boi. Yela also says he completed the album in two weeks and that it will be released on September 27th.

Another day and another track that did not make the final cut for the Arms & Hammers EP. This one was produced by Nottz. Krondon, the floor is all yours. “Love is the Highest form of Understanding , & trust it will take a lifetime to understand it LOVE is Patient LOVE is Kind , LOVE is Also a Sick As Song ( SAS ) that Didn’t Make Arms & Hammers it is Produced By Nottz Raw and Mixed by Federico ’ Csik […]

Judging by Onika’s style, this rare cut sounds like it was created before her Young Money days. Other than the hook, this isn’t bad at all actually. Maybe Nicki will clarify its origin soon. dhh

With Game 5 of the NBA Finals going down tonight, the pressure is on. Yesterday, Dallas Mavericks’ DeShawn Stevenson said he thought the Miami Heat’s LeBron James “checked out” after their loss in Game 4. The two ballers have never seen eye to eye. Back when Stevenson played for the Washington Wizards in 2008, he called LeBron “overrated” causing friend Jay-Z to diss him on a freestyle. Earlier on ESPN, sportscaster Bob Ley provided some insight on the on-going feud […]

Cee adds his distinctive sound over Buddy Holly’s “(You’re So Square) Baby, I Don’t Care”. What, you don’t like crazy music? nr via iodolator,