[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.919001&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D477302%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A477302] Now that Banks is back in the states after his ordeal in Canada, he’s wasting no time creating new music. In a recent phone conversation with MTV he says his first single from his upcoming album will feature the Bandana man. “I’m just starting back,” he said. “I’ve been so focused with taking over the street and people hearing me back on that market — so when I come with the official records, they’ll appreciate it more. ‘Beamer, Benz or […]

The Shock Value 2 tour hit Cali last night, and, of course, Timbo got his man JT to pop up. Watch the dynamic duo run through the two big hits from 2006’s FutureSex/LoveSounds. I don’t care what anyone else says that album’s an undisputed classic and one of the best of the past decade. Tell ’em I said that. Rap Up

While out in La La Land, Bobby Ray gave the Los Angeles Leakers a new one from his May 25th mixtape. It features his fellow XXL Freshmen on an old Kanye West beat. Everybody wants to go out on top. I decided to stay there. Ha. 2DB Update: Edited version.

You see the hoodie! Shallah’s next look will be for track 13 off OB4CL 2. What does Rae have up his sleeve? Remains to be seen.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.918982&w=425&h=350&fv=mediaKey%3Dbe922449-a2a4-42b0-a1a5-2a378326d0b6%26image%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Ftmz.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo28%2F2010-01%2F29%2F012910_tmzlive_the_game_still.jpg%26origin%3Dembed] Jayceon bogarted Harvey Levin’s headquarters to dead the rumors of him planting his seed in Tila Tequila. Damn, your man from the Left Coast never met a publicity stunt he didn’t like. After the jump, a gang of more videos of Chuck weighin’ in on a garden variety of topics. SMH at all involved in this nonsense. TMZ

See, Grammy Week brings people together. Ha. In this quick pow-wow, Ri-Ri reveals she doesn’t expect to win for Hov’s “Run This Town” but, of course, she wants to. Time will tell. Mikey Fresh Sidebar: Look at lil’ Justin! Niccee.

Like the overwhelming majority of us, Mr. Smith isn’t a big fan of Kelis’ new look she showcased at an event last night in LA. He just had the courage to say something, baby. Ha! Blame it on the lack of sleep! LOL.

Before the close of the decade, we posted a low quality rip of the following recording. Well, tonight Erykah decided to let us hear it the way she intended. Enjoy.

Damn, these rappers can’t stay out the subway nowadays. Here’s JD and the legendary Biz Mark behind the scenes of their recent Smirnoff DJ gig in BK. A lil’ too much complaining about the state of the game, but I’ll give ’em a pass. 57th Ave

Damn, these rappers can’t stay out the subway nowadays. Here’s JD and the legendary Biz Mark behind the scenes of their recent Smirnoff DJ gig in BK. A lil’ too much complaining about the state of the game, but I’ll give ’em a pass. 57th Ave