VIBE has learned that Charles Hamilton was released from Long Beach Medical Center last week after staying seven days. No word on his current whereabouts. Get cha mind right, kid.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”joe_budden_qanda”] Following Joey’s performance, he held a forum James Lipton style. He spoke on his lyric book and said that he plans to re-release the project with a hardcover and include insight and photographs. Below is the book’s Dedication. “Shout to all my fans, glad I can inspire y’all, got a couple haters, still tryin’ to acquire more”… I dedicate the words in this book to the fans first and foremost, yall are the ones that give them […]

After releasing a shitload of music last week, Slim Thug satisfies his addiction and drops off a recording over Waka’s beat. This and “B.M.F.” have to be tied for most used instrumental this year. Damn you Lex Luger.

We’re not sure if Santana sent this before or after he was arrested. No further details as yet, but we’ll keep you posted. Twitter is a muthafucka, by the way. UPDATE: XXL contacted Elz’s rep and said he was arrested for a driving without a license. Once in custody, it was revealed that he had warrants that weren’t cleared. He was released shortly after paying fines. UPDATE 2: Santana confirms.

Crooked I’s back at it and is relaunching his Hip Hop Weekly series. To kick things off, he drops one off over a Gang Starr classic. Pretty massive with a nice appeal too. yk2

[vodpod id=Video.4208374&w=425&h=350&fv=] Birdman dropped a cool $2.5 million on his new red Bugatti Veyron. Wonder if there’s a leasing program? Anyway, the whip is currently the fastest thing on four wheels and can reach top speeds of over 260 mph. Live fast, die young. dg

[vodpod id=Video.4208290&w=425&h=350&fv=] XXL filmed a couple of songs from Joey’s set at S.O.B.’s including a fan flubbing his lyrics. At the close of the show, Joe held an open Q&A. Footage coming soon. Walk with us.

While Joe Budden was holding court at S.O.B.’s Jay-Z stopped by Angela Yee, Mike Kyser, and Deirdre Maloney‘s bowling party at Chelsea Piers. But Hov didn’t come alone. In the house, was Chris Paul, Usher, Robin Thicke, Beyoncé…and French Montana. Bizarre, right? In the midst of the festivities, MTV’s Jayson Rodriguez celebrated his born day and Beyoncé heckled at my bowling skills. The nerve. Ha! Additional flicks after the jump. What a night. Sidebar: Jay-Z Performs Tomorrow At Radio City

To celebrate the release of his book, Enter The Mind Of Joe Budden, Mouse performed before a sold out crowd last night at S.O.B.’s. Curtain time was 10 p.m., but by the time I got there, show was over. Please, don’t shoot me down. Luckily, the Internet Soldiers were in the house and filmed most of the performance. More footage will surface later, but for now, here’s a clip of him rocking, “All Of Me”.

Starting today, Nelly will be filling in for radio personality Staci Static on Hot 104.1 in St. Louis. The jock vacated her 3 p.m.-7 p.m. slot while on maternity leave. According to the station, the gig will last for a month. In related news, Nelly’s also working on a fitness DVD. Last night, he posted a couple of flicks of him getting it in the gym.