Dark Man X has seen the light and before closing out his show last night at Club Zen in Oxnard, CA, he left the crowd with a prayer. Lord give us a sign! 57ave

50 called Big Boy’s neighborhood on Friday and basically reiterated his conversation with Funkmaster Flex. But at the 9:30 mark, he confirms that Ye will be featured on Banks’ new album, Hunger For More 2.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jcole__capitale”] Grey Goose had everyone feeling loose last night at J.Cole’s gig at Capitale. Before rocking Yankee Stadium tomorrow, he ran through some of his crowd favorites. From a technical standpoint, his mic sounded nice. Afterward, Solange got on the ones and twos and served as the celebrity DJ. Good job, Solo. Additional footage below.

[vodpod id=Video.4428477&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here is the latest visual from Kendrick Lamar in support of his September 15 release, OD. Below you will find the project’s latest leak and tracklist. “Barbed Wire” Ft. Ash Riser

Two nights ago, Trey’s Pain, Passion & Pleasure tour made a stop at Club Nokia in L.A. Drake was in the building too and as a surprise performed “Fancy”. Tonight, Swizzy and MJB will be joining Aubrey at tonight’s VMA ceremony. Now that’s fancy. rap-up

Last Thursday at a show in Cali, Jay Elect played the crowd a portion of a new song from Act II, which he says he still hopes to have out Next Sunday. Hmm, that’s a wager I wouldn’t take. But seriously, this knocks and I know there was an idea for Puff to contribute his vocals to the final mix. I prefer the original better. That’s right, I got an MP3, hit your man up at Twitter and ask him […]

[vodpod id=Video.4425674&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1647365%2526vid%253D571543%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A571543] Wishes do come true. Last week, B.o.B. told Chelsea Handler that he never met Hayley Williams and during the VMA rehearsals this weekend, Bobby Ray finally met his collaborator for their chart topper duet. Get ready to take flight tonight. mtv

Allow Joell Ortiz to re-introduce himself. Here, he does his one two thing over DJ Ted Smooth’s production. This guy just keeps bringing it. Yaowa! splash Previously: Farewell Summer EP

These days it’s hard to get something as nice. Luckily, one of H-Town’s finest comes to the rescue. dgb

B.o.B. was 17 only four years ago, and we go back to ’05-’06 with young Bobby Ray as he reflects on being booed during his high school talent show, doing open mic nights, getting tatted up, and hustlin’ candy bars. How much can I get for two Snickers bars? Usher and Ne-Yo take us back after the jump. mwp