Yeah that’s Solo on the left and this photo’s fresh. Speakin’ of fresh, this is the real deal mastered version of Badu’s collabo with Weezy. Listen to the old one here . Clear the wax out and see if you can tell the difference. Hey, I really dig this joint. Mars’ mama really needs to upgrade this. It’s deeper than a bonus cut.

Say it ain’t so, Joe. Last month, we reported that Birdman and his brother Ronald had diversified their portfolio and formed Broland Oil & Gas LLC. But according to the Bloomberg news desk, the company appears to be a sham. In fact, energy officials from Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana said that they’ve never heard of Broland. Contrarily, Baby states in the current issue of Ozone, “I’ve been in the oil business about 4 or 5 years now. I’m making good […]

This is almost as good as the original. At the Ace Hotel in New York last weekend, Solo gave a rendition of Groove Theory’s hit “Tell Me”. Can’t tell me that wasn’t on point. Necole B.

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Here are more pictures from Katrina’s next video. And look who finally showed up, Keri Hilson. More in store after the jump. Rap-Up Previously: Vol. 1 l Vol. 2

Apparently, Dr. Dre’s joined the dance revoultion. At the 1:15 mark, Akon spilled the beans that the good Doctor will soon be dropping a song you can groove to. How’s that for a detox?

The sound quality is pretty crappy, but the rhymes ain’t! Check out Freddie spitting to his lungs collapse for Fader TV. Exhale! NR

I’m at Def Jam. Live Bloggin’ Time. And to avoid all confusion. The group name: Meth, Ghost & Rae. Album title: Wu-Massacre. Release Date: March 30th. 1. Criminology 2.5 Scarface samples. 09 style. Flip original “Why Marry” sample. “Every day’s a Sunday Easter”. Shallah first verse. Here comes Ghost. “1000 Grams in Deleware”. “Rap TJ Swann, It’s me Ason”. Ghost third verse too. Drums is hard! “Escape my slums you got talent”. Finally, Mr. Meth on fourth verse. “Ain’t tryin’ […]

K-Dot tacks a verse to Q-Tip’s song off The Renaissance. This is heartfelt rap everyone can love. OS