The Regulator tells XXL that he bestowed the title on his step brother’s last LP. Dre and I never talked about the direction he should go with the album, but… Actually, you know what? I ain’t gon’ lie. We actually met at the Beverly Hills Hotel one night, and—I swear to God—he was trying to figure out what to call the album, and I actually said, “How about Chronic 2001?” Right there at the Beverly Hills Hotel—we sat there, in […]

Two nights ago on Shade 45’s Lip Service, Snoop explained how he got the title for his new album, Malice N Wonderland. He reveals at the 4:45 mark, that Mission Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin was the inspiration behind it all.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3947906&w=425&h=350&fv=] If it’s the full performance you want, it’s the full performance you shall get. Tracklist of Ri-Ri’s set from a couple of days ago below. Mad House Wait Your Turn Russian Roulette Don’t Stop The Music Take A Bow Disturbia Hard feat. Young Jeezy SOS Unfaithful Live Your Life Run This Town feat. Jay-Z Umbrella feat. Jay-Z Props: Rihanna-Daily

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”keys_live”] Last night at the P.C. Richard & Son Theater in Tribeca, A Keys premiered the second installment of “Empire State Of Mind” found on The Element Of Freedom. This needs a video posthaste.

Here’s more footage from Swizzy’s performance last Friday at M2 in NYC. In this clip, Busta accompanies him on stage and rocks “Touch It”.  Turn it up! Before: Swizz Beatz Live At M2

First, fast forward to the 1:25 mark. Second, say what’s up to Drake’s dad in the purple suit. Lastly, enjoy watching Drizzy perform one of your girlfriend’s favorite songs last week at Touch Nightclub in Jackson, Mississippi. Boom Boom: ATF

Alicia continued her promo run last night on Dancing With The Stars as she peformed “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart“. The Element Of Freedom drops December 15th.

Last night, 50 Cent made a guest appearance on The Tonight Show. In the first clip, Curt discussed his relationship with Pruane2forever and his business endeavors. After the jump, he speaks on his crib and new album, Before I Self Destruct. Below that, he performs “Baby By Me”.  

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3945527&w=425&h=350&fv=] Roc-A-Fella Records founder sounds off on his fallen empire. He then admits to spoiling his former artists and regrets touting Jay-Z as the greatest rapper of all time. MM

Monday on Shade 45’s Lip Service, Snoop repudiated firing subliminals at Weezy. Keep it peace like a Buddhist. TeamYee