After venting about industry politics, X reveals Def Jam offered him a $25,000 signing bonus and two pennies off every unit sold from the Def Jam Vendetta video game.Damn, this business has gone to the dogs. Props: ATTR

This deserves a tardy pass. But hey, better late than never. Over the last few weeks, I’ve familiarized myself with Mike from his various gigs throughout the city. His music’s good and stage presence, even better. With that said, check out his latest mixtape, One Foot Out The Door. Thank me later.  Download here, tracklist on the other side.

The wife and I were at Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s Halloween party last night. Looks like Ice-T and Coco had a better time. They’re everywhere, you ain’t never there. Bossip Sidebar: Does Puff still hear the angels calling?

Last night, Curtis made a surprise phone call to the Gomez Brothers on Shade 45. He mentions that BISD has been pushed up to November 16th and isn’t too concerned about the leak. He also weighs in on the Jay and Beanie debacle and understands Bean’s frustration. Props: HHNM

Kanye’s hunny bun was at last night’s World Series game reppin’ for her hometown. Guess who won? Rose

Until my Jewish partner comes up off some better footage. Chew on this!

This past Thursday night, the Clan reunited and performed at Enmore Theatre in Sydney, Australia. Above they open up their show with “Protect Ya Neck” and “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nutin’ Ta F’ Wit”. After the jump, they pay respects to their fallen soldier as they run down “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” and “Shame On A Nigga.” Plus a full performance of  “C.R.E.A.M”. It’s Wu forever, friends.

Some unreleased Chad Butler coming out of Rap-A-Lot Records. “We had enough vocals, But it wasn’t just about taking whatever vocals I had available; it was about constructing songs… It wasn’t about just throwing all the Pimp C I had out there. I had to really try to make an album.”—Bun B Long live the Pimp. Spotted: HHNM

The coolest dude in rap just sent this over. This is the remix of a joint off the last UGK album, UGK 4 Life. It gets no triller. Good Morning!

As promised. Hov got his Jay Songz on. Ha! Spotted: Nav