[vodpod id=Video.3435249&w=425&h=350&fv=] Inside Dame’s DD172 art gallery, the Roc-A-Fella founder drops a jewel on commanding respect and the importance of artists (specifically Curren$y) having interstate relations. Life Files

If Eric B’s running for president, don’t expect Nicki Minaj to be his first lady. Apparently, Nicki snubbed Eric after he asked for a photo for his daughter. Can’t clap for this. HSK

Game let loose his “400 Bars” yesterday and during the 20 minute freestyle, some speculated that shots were fired in Jay Rock’s direction. In turn, Rock issued a caveat to Chuck Taylor and Ice Cube. Karen Civil

[vodpod id=Video.3435390&w=425&h=350&fv=] Q and the Konvict rehash the Brothers Johnson’s classic opus. Wonder what else Quincy’s got in store for his remix album, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra. Pretty anxious to hear that “Secret Garden” remake. OS

MSNBC reports that Jay-Z and his 40/40 club business partner, Juan Perez have filed a lawsuit against Boston Red Sox firstbaseman, David Ortiz for operating a Dominican Republic nightclub called Forty/Forty. According to court documents, Jigga is seeking $5 million in damages. Should’ve been a Yankee. Ha!

[vodpod id=Video.3436636&w=425&h=350&fv=] Plies put on his speaking voice last night during his Hip Hop Shop interview with Toure. He discussed his new album Goon Affiliated, pulling up his trousers and the motivation behind covering a fan’s college tuition. Yardie

[vodpod id=Video.3436643&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D505483%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A505483] Jim Jonsin’s production resume reads like a music Who’s Who. Now with Eminem on this list, the producer tells 1515 that Shady was open to ideas while recording his new album, Recovery. Jim also speaks on working with Wiz Khalifa and T.I.

To hear Nas tell it, “this one right here is real Jamaican.” Shouldn’t come as a surprise either since it’s produced by Bob’s son, Damian. UGC

Here’s a new one from Terius featuring the guy with the terrible album title. Is this a Love King leftover or off Fuck A Mixtape? I don’t know. Oh well. Point out the bounce! AHH UPDATE: The track’s called “F.I.L.A.” and is indeed off, Love King. HHNM

This past Tuesday, Lupe brought his Stepping Lasers tour to the 9:30 Club in D.C. And once again, Lu performed his new cut, “Scream”. Holla! LupE.N.D. via TreeHouse