[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jayz-coldplay”] Jay-Z’s got a long list of friends. And one of them includes Coldplay lead singer, Chris Martin. He sang the chorus to “Heart Of The City” and then played the keys to “Clocks” as Jay recited the lyrics to “Lost”. Afterward, they took it up a notch with “Viva La Vida”. Stadium status, indeed.

Petey Pablo was arrested this past weekend (September 11) after a gun was discovered in his carry-on bag. Yesterday, he appeared on North Carolina’s K97.5 and said that he thought his bag was weighted by two laptops. Tell it to the judge, brother. hhdx

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jay_kanye”] Jay-Z brought out the big guns last night at Yankee Stadium. Early into his set, he and Kanye West performed “Power (Remix)” and then ushered in Nicki Minaj for “Monster”.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”bob-x-cole”] Before Eminem and Jay-Z hit the stage last night at Yankee Stadium, B.o.B and J.Cole warmed up the crowd. They performed their duet, “Gladiators” and Cole followed up with “Who Dat” and “All I Want Is You” with Miguel. Tons of footage on the way.

This past Saturday, Luda celebrated his born day in his birth state with a concert at Chicago’s Park West. After the sold-out crowd sung Happy Birthday to the 33-year-old, he segues into “All I Do Is Win”. Oldies but goodies after the jump.

[vodpod id=Video.4439810&w=425&h=350&fv=] A few weeks ago, Banks thanked his fans for making “Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley” hit gold. Backstage at the Hov/Em show earlier, Angela Yee ran into Lloyd as he shows off his very first gold plaque as an independent artist. Congrats homie.

We’re used to seeing Cube on the big screen. In fact, for his official album trailer, he promotes three upcoming videos including, “She Couldn’t Make It On Her Own”, “You Know How I Am”, and “Too West Coast”. I Am The West in stores September 28th.

Didn’t have to runaway too far huh? Just a day after it was premiered live, comes the CDQ thanks to Funk Flex. G.O.O.D. Monday. Let’s have a toast for the um, DJ.

You already know the story. Now here is the original courtesy of Uncle Bun himself. Pretty trill huh?

Fresh off educating the youth in the classroom, Capo continued his good deeds. This past Saturday, Jimmy stopped by a school in the Bronx and dropped off laptops and iPods for students. Salutes to Jimmy. karen civil