This past Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of the passing of legendary NYC radio pioneer, Mr. Magic, and Funkmaster Flex paid homage on his Hot 97 show. With Kool DJ Red Alert by his side, they tore through some 80s classics. Study your lessons, young buck. In Flex We Trust

Today, it was announced that Wyclef has been appointed as a visiting fellow in the Department of Africana Studies at Brown University in Rhode Island. For the 2010-11 semester, Clef will partake in lectures and events that support the school’s Haitian initiative. In a statement Clef said: “I hope to make a genuine contribution to the rich intellectual community at the University and to its Haitian Initiative in particular.” Earlier this year, the rapper was awarded a honoary doctorate from […]

With the NBA season kicking off in three weeks, the Boston Celtics put on their game faces and busted some moves to Lex Luger’s adrenaline rush. Better not have too much fun guys, David Stern is watching. kit

It took Kanye a minute, but today, he finally announced the title of his fifth album. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy drops November 22nd. He says the first track will be entitled “Dark Fantasy” and is produced by him, RZA, and No I.D. Meanwhile, his next single will be “All The Lights”. In addition, some of the G.O.O.D. Friday recordings will also make the final cut.

The whole gang is here and they all stopped by Mo’Nique’s house last night for the season premiere of her late night gig. Above, Nelly performs, “Hot In Herre” and his new hit, “Just A Dream”, while the St. Lunatics recite their new single “Polo”. Below, Nelly speaks on his new workout DVD. yardie

It sure gets lonely at the top. But, we all get lonely too. A few weeks ago, Drizzy revealed the title of this track and early this morning, he finally released It’s Never Enough’s opening ballad. Produced by 40. ovo Sidebar: Sound familiar?

Oh-a-oh! Good thing will.i.am didn’t fade to black this time around. Earlier he and Nicki Minaj performed their duet on the Late Show With David Letterman. The screenshot says it all folks. If you missed it, check it out. mwp

Now that Waka Flocka and Stephen Hill have reconciled, Waka stopped by Hot 97 this evening and explained his war of the words with BET’s H.N.I.C. He goes hard in the tweets.

[vodpod id=Video.4592963&w=425&h=350&fv=] Not at theatrical as the second installment, but Joe Beezy continues to set the mood with an trailer courtesy of DiceMusic. MM4 drops digitally October 26. In stores November 9th. info Earlier: “Black Cloud”

Today’s only Monday, but no matter what day of the week it is, Vado keeps bringing nothing but heat and free music too. araabMUZIK on the beat. Catch that Slime Flu October 12. xxl Sidebar: Vado Talks BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher