Well, that sucks. According to MTV, the annual event scheduled for Sunday is cancelled due to failure to obtain permits. From the beginning, the event was marred with controversy after it was reported that 50 wanted to perform at the festival. Eventually, Mayor Bloomberg and Fif agreed on scraping the concert. Recently, Q-Tip griped about the criticism the rapper recieved. Perhaps Bloomy will respond on Twitter as to why the city failed to grant a permit. Fuckers.

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“You better be strapped when your walking through, 40.”

You ain’t never lie. Here’s the visual for Cons’ ode NYC’s best borough. I remember when Cons’ was running around the city filming this. In fact, the scene with Prodigy was shot on the corner of the Coliesum block (165th Street in Jamaica, Queens). F a city permit.

Yesterday, Hip-Hop’s rookie of the year phoned in DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Radio on Hot 107.9 Topics at hand? “Forever“, the rerelease of So Far Gone, his deal, and wanting to work with Sade and Andre 3000 for his album, Thank Me Later.

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One thing I know, is that Jay Rock (and his homies) are on a roll. Need proof? Check out today’s latest track. Thank me later.

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Previously: Jay Rock “Change Gon Come” x “Niggas Mad Cause I Rap”

Truthfully, Raheem will probably get the recognition he deserves after his number’s called. Here’s a great example of his artistry from his upcoming album, The Love & War MasterPeace. No Ice Cube.

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HHNM

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Miss Info was right, last night was utopian. In this final clip, Rae caps off the night off with “Heaven & Hell” but is abrupted with technical difficulties. But like a true showman, he returns with an encore performance of “Have Mercy” off OB4CL 2. Do yourself a favor and cop it September 8th.

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Before: Raekwon Performs “Catalina” On The Rooftop | Raekwon: “House Of Flying Daggers” x “10 Bricks”/ “New Wu”

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Jigga man, tells the 1515 Boys that he’s taking his time when it comes to making his mark in Tinsletown. Sounds good to me. Just as long as you don’t forget where you come from.

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Cover songs are tricky. Sometimes, they’re better than the original. Sometimes, they’re even worst. Luckily, Mimi does Foreigner’s classic justice. See if you can spot the sample used by a certain Roc Boy.

Bonus: Just because

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In the final clip, Boosie flaunts his wealth and justifies his flamboyance. Superbad drops September 15th.

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[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.866286&w=425&h=350&fv=] Catch up, niggas! As part of MTV’s The J To Z series, they dug up footage of a young Shawn Carter rhymin’ alongside Positive K while Big Daddy Kane took a break back in 1991. Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way. Hey, you’ve come a long way, Hovi! Ha! Spotted: 57th Ave Previously: RR Exclusive: Happy Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Carter!