[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”black_milk__sobs”] The Mid-West was in full swing last night once Black Milk hit the stage at S.O.B.’s. Backed by a band, Milk performed some oldies and goodies. Here are a couple of highlights. Don’t forget, The Album Of The Year comes September 14th. Great title. Ha!

Unlike Eminem, Bun B doesn’t have to hold his fuckin’ breath for 5 mics in The Source. Today, it was announced that the publication crowned his new album, Trill O.G. with a classic rating. It’s the first since Lil’ Kim’s 2005, Naked Truth. The cover will be unveiled later today on 106 & Park.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”lep_bogus_boyz__sobs”] Two thirds of the L.E.P. Bogus Boys were in New York last night and helped open up for Freddie Gibbs. After pouring cups of Hennessy to the crowd, Count (in the wifebeater) and Moonie (in the Cubs apparel) capped off their set with a performance of their hometown anthem. Chi-City what up?!

[vodpod id=Video.4161430&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%3D1644883%26amp%3Bvid%3D548119%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A548119] During Drake’s Thank Me Later promo run two months ago, he told Big Boy that he was working on an R&B mixtape. Before his concert this past Sunday, he tells 1515 that the free download will be yours very soon. Sooner than later, we hope.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”freddie_gibbs__sobs”] Freddie celebrated the release of his Str8 Killa EP last night at S.O.B.’s. The event was hosted by Shade 45’s Angela Yee and featured Push! Montana, L.E.P. Bogus Boys, and Black Milk. Fred kicked things off with Str8 Killa No Filla‘s title track and followed up with a some recent EP and mixtape cuts. Undercard footage coming later.

Atlanta V103’s Greg Street held his annual Back 2 Street Jam last night sponsored by DTLR. Like he always does around this time, Greg gave away school supplies and $1,000 shopping sprees to some lucky students. He then sweetened the pot with a concert featuring Lil Chuckee, Lil Twist, and Gucci Mane. The Appeal drops September 28th. Exclusive Access

[vodpod id=Video.4157036&w=425&h=350&fv=] Sure would like another album from these two. Wishful thinking, right? Anyway, Mos and Talib joined forces together at the Fox Theater in Oakland last Friday. Here the duo perform their classic album’s back-to-back tracks. Feels like ’98 again, don’t it? always hustle [vodpod id=Video.4158716&w=425&h=350&fv=]

[vodpod id=Video.4156422&w=425&h=350&fv=] Who smokes hash in a cathedral with Nostradamus? That would be Pharoahe and last week, he stopped by Shade 45 and drops off a few of his intricate bars for Tony Touch. This guy is still a problem!

It’s goin’ down–basement. This Thursday, Marshall and Rihanna’s visual premieres at 9 pm on MTV and Vevo. Directed by Joseph Khan. And now, a word from Mr. Mathers: “Joseph and I worked pretty closely together to make sure we got this right,” commented Eminem.  “Trying to make this tough subject work visually is a challenge.  It was great to have Rihanna, Megan and Dominic on board for this….they really brought it and made this video super-powerful.”

During Nicki’s ustream session earlier this afternoon, she announced the title of her debut album, Pink Friday. Ironically, it drops on Tuesday, November 23.