Straight From The A got the scoop and it looks like Mr. Raymond can now sing his new single in peace. He’s a free man. Word to the South Shore Commission. Peep the paperwork below.

Both AHH and SOHH are reporting that Earl Simmons has come to his senses and his upcoming MMA fight is a wrap. Thank God, someone did. We didn’t need a repeat of this debacle.

R. Les held another album listening party last night in the Big Apple. He blessed those in attendance with his next video, which is the opening track off Transition. Although this is an early cut, it’s pretty much the entire video with good visual and decent sound quality. Applaud the bootlegger. Props: Nav

“I should sick my muthafuckin’ dog on you.” Curtis is back at it again with a new visual for BISD. It’s another one that reflects the harsh realities of street life. Parental guidance is still suggested. ThisIs50

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3844019&w=425&h=350&fv=] BAMTV followed The Roots and director BBGUN on the set for the visual of the band’s latest single. Their How I Got Over album is scheduled to drop February 2010. Look out, Game! OKP

Visiting Angela Yee on Shade 45, the boys from Cleveland speculate that their mentor Eazy-E didn’t die from AIDS, but from something even iller. Team Yee

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3843646&w=425&h=350&fv=] With Snoop playing hypeman, Lupe performed his biggest hit last night at the Congress Theater in Chicago. Pretty cool, huh? FSD  

Enjoy 30 seconds worth of Alicia Keys’ new track, “Dreaming”.  This sounds like another winner. Where’s the full version? Hey J Records, you have 24 hours. LF

Before accepting his Best Urban Artist award at the EMA’s, Hov joined Bono for a performance of “Sunday Bloody Sunday”. The concert marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. See, it’s not about East or West. Props: Rap-Up

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3842405&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night in Chicago, Lupe pulled a Lil Mama at the end of Red and Meth’s set at the Congress Theater. Fortunately, they embrace him with open arms. Who said this was the city of hella haters? FSD