Lil Mama copped a plea issued a statement to the 1515 Boys about yesterday‘s proceedings. “I did not mean any disrespect towards Jay-Z or Alicia Keys,” the statement reads. “I admire them and look up to them as role models. ‘Empire State of Mind’ had my emotions running high. In that moment I came up onstage to celebrate my two icons singing about NY.”

This past weekend, Lonnie and the baddest band in the land were in Chicago as part of the Hennesey Artistry Show at The Shrine. Together, they perform Comm’s Grammy nominated single. No Badu or candles here. Props: Andrew

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3418539&w=425&h=350&fv=] Willie hangs in the hangar for his latest visual off The Fly mixtape. Prepare for take off. Props: NR

One can only hope that Nasir woke up early on his born day. He’s 36. It’s a blessing, ya know. According to his horoscope:  You are a busy and productive person, and someone who finds time to help others even when your own schedule is overloaded. This year, be prepared to put your own needs first. This is a year to determine what you want in life and move forward to make it happen. In the meantime, just chill out […]

How about a lil’ S&M to get you through the day?  Here’s Ghost Deni’s visual for the all too crude,  “Stapleton Sex.” NFSW (Not Safe For Work)  but I wont tell, if you don’t. Props: Team Yee

Before rolling to the VMA, YN caught Wale and his enormous neck piece. Chris Brown, eat your heart out.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”asher_roth_kiss”] Last night, an unidentified cutie accompanied Asher P to the VMA’s. When his name’s announced in the Best New Artist category, shorty plants a wet one on the side of his dome piece. Hmm, who knew Ash had a thing for the sistahs. Hey, he’s right next to DeNiro Ha!

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3417624&w=425&h=350&fv=] In case you ain’t know so, Miss Info is more than just Hot 97’s gossip queen. In fact, she’s the one of music journalism’s most revered scribes. She’s also the only person to hold editorial posts at XXL, The Source and VIBE. Here, she gives takes a trip down memory lane and speaks on bestowing Nasir with The Source‘s coveted 5 Mics. Eminem’s still holding his breath.

“You T-Paining now, huh?” As many of youse know, last night YN scored a ticket to Radio City Music Hall.  And of course wherever he goes, the Flip Cam is never far behind. After the jump, peep Em winning Best Male Video and Wale & UCB.

Backstage at the VMA’s, YN put a face to the poor sap in the Sean Kingstom costume.  At the :47 mark, the guy to the left quips, “This is like slave labor.” Let us free!