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Wale Explains How He Spent His BP3 Tour Money

In case you’re wondering why the backdrop is pink, Shade 45’s Angela Yee has taken over Rap Radar. Outta the way YN. Throughout the day, Angela’s adding a feminine touch to the site with exclusive audio clips and a live stream. First order of business: Wale. In a recent interview, the DC native says all his money earned from The Blueprint 3 tour, paid for his expenses on the road. Surely, it was more than $1200.

Mos Def On DJ Semtex (Pt. 1)

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4173170&w=425&h=350&fv=] Mighty Mos recently stopped by our bloke DJ Semtex’s show on 1xtra Radio. In part one of their interview, Mos discusses his album The Ecstatic, working with J.Cole, Jay Electronica, and Talib Kweli. Later, he speaks on his relationship with Hollywood and passing on a role in Tropic Thunder.

Kid Cudi’s Grammy Revelation

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4173115&w=425&h=350&fv=] During Cudi’s set in The Emerald City, it dawns on him that he’s technically nominated for five Grammy Awards. In addition to his own nominations, he cites his work on Kanye West’s 808s & Heartbreak as another reason to celebrate. TAB

Diddy Sucked At Selling Drugs

In an interview with Playboy, Puff speaks on his short-lived career as a drug dealer. B.I.G. was right, them streets are a short stop. “Some of my friends were selling drugs in the Maryland and (Washington) D.C. area. I remember them having all this jewelery and new BMWs. I was eating ramen noodles, stealing from the 7-Eleven to get some food. “I thought, ‘I need to get some money like y’all have.’ So I go out on the block, the […]

Alicia Keys Checks In From London

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.905680&w=425&h=350&fv=] Yesterday from across the pond, Alicia gave her fans a shout while making promo rounds. After wrapping up a few gigs in London and Paris, AK says she’s looking forward in coming  back to NYC during her album release week.  After the jump are a few Twitpics she shared from the other day. The Element of Freedom finally arrives December 15th.