The saga begins. Prodigy called Funkmaster Flex on Hot 97 last night to promote his autobiography, My Infamous Life. During their conversation, he also responded to Capone‘s viral diatribe.

[vodpod id=Video.7144236&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Killer Mike co-headlined S.O.B.’s last night and performed a bunch of his hits. Above, he recites his Grammy Award-winning verse from “The Whole World”. More footage after the cut. Sidebar: Techienyc Photos

Em can throw his diamond in the sky once again. 11 years after its release, the RIAA has officially given Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP a diamond certification after moving over 10 million units domestically. Last month, The Eminem Show was recognized with the honor as well. For the record, Em becomes the first and only rapper with two diamond sets in his catalogue. hhnm

Baltimore newcomer Ellis puts on for his city and kills two birds with his new video, “Bmore Boys/ Oh Lord”. The track’s lifted from his Blueray E. LP which you can cop here.

Over the weekend, Kendrick gave the first live performance of his new single “HiiiPower” in Los Angeles. Here’s film courtesy of West Coast Rydaz. Section 80 coming soon.

Pill was so motivated by Kelly Rowland’s new single that he recorded a quick freestyle to it. This one’s a go, go, go, too.

[vodpod id=Video.7144260&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Meek Mill was the special guest last night at S.O.B.’s and during his quick set he decided to bring out his MMG compadre, Wale. Above is some footage of them performing “600 Benz”. After the cut, check out “Moment 4 Life (Freestyle)” and “Tupac Back”.

[vodpod id=Video.7144234&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Pac Div performed last night at S.O.B.’s and did most of their tracks from their latest project, Mania!. Above you can check out film of them reciting “Shine” from their mixtape, Don’t Mention It.

After months of being courted by the music industry’s biggest bosses, word on the curb is Odd Future are staying independent with major backing. I hear the ink ain’t dry but Odd Future Records will sign with RED Distribution/Sony. All acts under one umbrella with the same creative freedom they have now. Rising musicians can check out The Orchard distribution to make their music public. When pressed for confirmation, manager Chris Clancy sent this statement below.

[vodpod id=Video.7144043&w=540&h=350&fv=%26amp%3Bbackcolor%3D0x000000%26amp%3Bbandwidth%3D31460%26amp%3Bcontrolbar%3Dover%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fv7.tinypic.com%2Fznpkau.flv%26amp%3Bfrontcolor%3D0xeeeeee%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Flulzimg.com%2Fi19%2Fcb5a92.jpg%26amp%3Blightcolor%3D0xeeeeee%26amp%3Bplugins%3Dviral-2%26amp%3Bscreencolor%3D0x000000%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.longtailvideo.com%252Ffiles%252Fskins%252Fglow%252F5%252Fglow.zip%26amp%3Bstretching%3Duniform] In between his two gigs in NYC, Lupe kept the show going earlier with a performance of “The Show Goes On” on the Late Show With David Letterman. Do remember losers, Lasers in stores now. mwp