D.C.’s very own reunite on this new cut off Tabi’s upcoming mixtape, A Place Called Stardom. Below is his latest video, “The Come Up”.

Banks is returning to B.B. King Bar & Grill in NYC next Wednesday and I got two pairs of tickets for you to roll. First two to email me at [email protected] with your full name and telephone number wins. UPDATE: Contest over. Congrats to the winners.

Last night, Mo’Nique took a trip down memory lane with some ol’ school Hip Hop treats. Above Slick Rick recites “Children’s Story”. After the jump, Doug E. Fresh joins him for “The Show” and Biz Markie catches “The Vapors”. MWP

Suge Knight was taken into custody early this morning in Los Angeles after police pulled over his white Cadillac Escalade. No further details as to why he’s being questioned. CBS UPDATE: TMZ reports Suge pointed a firearm at another vehicle. Cops later stopped him and drew their guns before taking him into custody for assault with a deadly weapon and driving on a suspended license. His bail’s been set at $65,000.

M-EZ borrows Eminem’s instrumental for his personal use. Do remember, The Process is coming this summer. Previously: Four New Memphis Bleek Freestyles

There’s nothing wrong with a shot of Patron to start off the day. Unfortunately, this new cut from Yayo and 50 doesn’t go down as easy. Drink responsibly. YAF

To celebrate their album release, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek hit up Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. With Estelle in tow, they perform “Midnight Hour” and down below, Talib and Tek take us back with “The Blast”. Yardie

Last night, Nasir and Damian stopped by The Tonight Show With Jay Leno to perform their first track off their collaborative effort live. Distant Relatives in stores now. herb

Expect a whole lot of folks on hand for this one. But for now, Banks and Jadakiss kicked off the first day of the video shoot for the remix. Mo’ flicks after the jump. This Is 50

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