19K in the first week? You kids deserve spankings. New year. Same story. Damn. Keep your head up, Starks!

Here’s a taste of chocolate, Big Daddy Kane, performing as the surprise act at the Hennessy Artist Series stop in Houston. Common and The Roots bring the fun to the NYC tonight which I’m sure will include a gang of guests. If I’m not too lazy, I might stop by. Spotted: 2DB

This morning, Tahiry and Joe Budden took their lovers’ quarrel to The Morning After with Angela Yee on Shade 45. Ironically, Joe says she’s exploiting their breakup. Go figure.

Fab took to Twitter this morning and tried to make sense of the fuckery surrounding him and 50 Cent. Yesterday, he questioned 50’s motives behind his Thisis50 Fest last weekend. Though Loso clarified that he was wasn’t dissing 50, Curt said he was disappointed by the inquiry and implied that Fab was a turncoat. Whatever the motivation, Fab’s entitled to his opinion. Fif’s no dummy. He’s shrewd and abides by Robert Greene’s 48 Laws of Power. Hell, the author even […]

Jeezy’s new joint has the Beewirks’ beat from Cam and DJ Drama’s mixtape. The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League doubled up at Def Jam. And now, Usher’s divorce tale takes a track from a Gorilla Zoe mixtape. *Slaps forehead* There’s really no such thing as an exclusive nowadays. Zaytoven on the upgrade. Heads Up: Young Safe The Scoop: Smoking Section Sidebar: Singing about signing divorce papers and you haven’t signed them? Sigh.

The world’s greatest rap vlogger speaks on the famous movie director who’s recent arrest over a 1977 sex case has lead to a outpouring of support from the film community. Should he be jailed after being in exile for over 30 years? I say, Yes. A few weeks ago, Angela Yee and I got into a big debate about this topic on her Shade 45 morning show. Thankfully, Jay wins the argument for me. Thanks, pal. Ill Doctrine

Jay-Z wasn’t the only Carter on his international hustle last night, Lil Wayne took his crew to Amsterdam. If you remember awhile back, Dwayne canceled his European dates, but he’s returned to get that passport stamped. In the above clip, he’s still doing Drake’s part from “Every Girl” as Baby’s new cash cow recuperates. The fun continues in the UK tonight and tomorrow. Sidebar: I’m starting to get excited about the “No Ceilings” mixtape. I miss the Mixtape Weezy.

Mega Montana’s stuck in his ways. Luckily, that’s a good thing. Speaking with Ignantwitted, he rebuffs Auto-Tune and signing with a major. Afterward, he discusses his community service.

Mario gives his thoughts on La Flare securing the number six spot on MTV’s Hottest MC In The Game list. Burrr! 57th Ave

“You say you want the cookie? You’re gonna have to wait for the cookie.” Who’s Lola, you ask? It’s Jennifer Lopez tryin’ to get her music career back on track with the help of Pitbull and production by The Neptunes. Coincidentally, with all this Shyne talk, J-Lo’s back in the mix. It’s been a long time since the Nine-Nine. I hate to admit it, but this tune ain’t bad. Eat your heart out, Cassie. Spotted: Life Files & Pinboard