In the final installment of the NodFactor’s “Road to Riches” series with Sean C and LV, the two reminisce on the late Big Pun. They recall working with Mr. Rios on “100%”, “Super Lyrical” and “Caribbean Connection”, his process of building songs by writing hooks before he pens the verses and more. Hey Sean, turn off your phone during interviews, buddy. Ha! Before: Part 3 | Pt. 2 | Pt. 1

As YN tries to compose himself, here are more pictures from Luda’s bad chick anthem. The list of lovely ladies besides Nicki Kruger were Eve, Trina, and Crime Mob’s Diamond. Looks like this video is going to be just as eye-catching as the song. We can’t wait. Photos: Artemus Jenkins

Cameo nightclub in Miami was poppin’ last night and look who was havin’ a good ole time with his new girl. The question remains: Who’s Chris Bridges’ real-life bad chick? I wanna know. YBF Previously: Who’s Ludacris’ New Ladyfriend?

“Catch me in the cherry red 150” If I were you, you might want to head over to Up North Trips and check out the nice tribute they are doing for the late Christopher Rios. One of them being a nice musical mix from Shade 45’s Lord Sear and Pete Rock . Classics for days. Hour 1 Hour 2

[vodpod id=Video.3007932&w=425&h=350&fv=] A behind the scenes look at Snoop and Darth Vader’s Time Square invasion on Thursday. Here the Doggfather shares his thoughts on the launch of the new shoe line as well as his upcoming projects. Looks like a trailer to another sequel. Hypebeast

[vodpod id=Video.3006605&w=425&h=350&fv=] During the Super Bowl festivities in Miami, Weezy is on his grind shooting video after video in his last days of freedom. Up top, he’s on location with Drake and Juelz for Tyga’s “I’m On It”. Down below, Dwayne’s on top of the Marlin Hotel on South Beach for Rebirth’s next video, “Da Da Da”. Can’t believe this guy is really headed to the clink. SMH. Ozone

Back to the Adrienne Arsht Center in Florida on Friday night, we showed you some Esco and now here’s Cee-Lo, Big Gipp, Khujo, & T-Mo performing their classic. Reunited and we’re excited. Damn everyone is in Miami. 57thAve x Crazyhood

[vodpod id=Video.3007618&w=425&h=350&fv=] N.O. woke up early this morning to pay his respects to Christopher Rios. Damn, ten years goes by fast.

In honor of the 10 year anniversary of Big Punisher’s passing, here’s the first release from the upcoming mixtape that will now be available on V-Day. I believe the opening verse is unreleased. This shit goes hard! Produced by Grind Music’s Sean C and LV. Props to my homie DJ Soul.

Last night at the Arsht Center, Nas and opening act, a reunited Goodie Mob, did their thing. Here’s Esco’s opening set with Green Lantern on the 1 and 2’s. After the jump, “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” and “Represent”. Illmatic >>>>