Before heading to S.O.B.’s to watch Freddie Gibbs last night, I stopped by the Def Jam Rapstar event at the Cooper Square Hotel on the Lower East Side. In a nutshell, the video game is karaoke: hip-hop style. Just Blaze was in the house too and Ms. Drama convinced us to battle over T.I.’s “Live Your Life”. A song Just produced, nonetheless. By the end of the song, yours truly walked away victorious! And oh yeah, there wasn’t a handicap! […]

Over the last several days, there’s been loads of speculation on whether Wyclef will run for the presidency of Haiti. Now according to CNN, Dr. Jean will announce his bid tomorrow on Larry King Live. We’re all for democracy, but based on everything Clef has done, is there even a need for an election? He already won! Nonetheless, voting takes place November 28th.

The young gunnaz take it to the hood with a new video in support of their mixtape, Back To Business. Now that’s brotherly love.

Ice Cube takes a ride around through the wild West for his latest video off I Am The West. Lemonade Kool-Aid was a popular drink and it still is! Yay yay!

[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