[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3792190&w=425&h=350&fv=allowfullscreen%3Dtrue%26src%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2Fmoogaloop.swf%3Fclip_id%3D7355607%26server%3Dvimeo.com%26show_title%3D1%26show_byline%3D1%26show_portrait%3D1%26color%3D00ADEF%26fullscreen%3D1%26] The good ol’ days, the good ol’ days. Everyone talks about ’em, few have experienced ’em. In front of Columbia University, Stretch Armstrong shares memories of hooking up with Bobbito and kicking it with hip-hop icons. Props: NR via GF

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3750642&w=425&h=350&fv=id%3D16234881%26vid%3D6255353%26lang%3Den-us%26intl%3Dus%26thumbUrl%3Dhttp%253A%2F%2Fl.yimg.com%2Fa%2Fp%2Fi%2Fbcst%2Fvideosearch%2F12047%2F95578482.jpeg%26embed%3D1] I truly forgot there was a film to go along with the actual CD. 50 Cent as a b-ball player? Wow. And Clifton Powell always cracks me up. Still, I’m worried. No shower scenes this time, please. Props: Navjosh Sidebar: Curtis Jackson is coming to town!

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3699862&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D447897%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A447897] Despite Snoop’s Crip affiliation,  he admits to being a fan of the HBO show True Blood, on the Los Primos ’09 Awards red carpet. “You know I’m down with it,” Snoop said of name-checking the popular HBO series on his new single, “Gangsta Luv.” “I love that show. I wish I could be on it. I’d be a hell of a vampire, don’t you think? So what’s happenin’? ‘True Blood,’ get at me — Snoop Dogg wants to […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3683684&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1624091%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideolist%253Amtv.com%253A1624091] On the corner of 10th Avenue in Los Angeles, Neighborhood Nip Hussle breaks down some of his favorite tracks off Bullets Aint Got No Name Vol. 3. He says the mixtape, will be his last before he drops his official debut, South Central State Of Mind this winter. (We hope). Props: 1515

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3671925&w=425&h=350&fv=] The last time Robert was at the Garden, he was hit in the face with some pepah spray. Well, last night he avoided any confrontation and stepped in the name of love. Untitled drops this December. Props: LifeFiles

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3552974&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dtype%253Dnormal%2526vid%253D442066%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A442066%2526startUri%3Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A442066] Huh? Holding down the number six spot is Gucci Mane? I demand a recount. I’m far from a fan, but goddamn it, La Flare’s having the best year ever. Why He’s Hot: It’s been in the air for a couple of years now. Gucci Mane’s name has been bubbling — no, boiling over — in the underground scene, and he’s been inching his way closer and closer to cracking into the top 10 Hottest MCs in the Game […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3543944&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D441656] Ha-Haaa. Coming in at number seven is the coldest man on the mic, Young Jeezy. Here’s why: Why He’s Hot: Young Jeezy may not yet have a mainstream, marquee name like some of his platinum peers, but the Snowman is an undeniable rap goliath. In hip-hop, his moniker holds just as much weight as the other big dogs. How else could he bring out Kanye West and Usher during the big Birthday Bash concert in his hometown of […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3545408&w=425&h=350&fv=] This afternoon, Boo Boo spoke with Voice of New York on Hot 97. As always, 50 bit his tongue for no one. Take a listen. Part 1: 50 renames Kanye and Lady Gaga’s “Fame Kills” tour. Afterward, he says Jay-Z is the coolest punk. Oy vey! Part 2: Speculates Eminem isn’t happy with the feature on “Forever”. 50 then says his career hasn’t peaked. Part 3: Fif discusses his business venture with Kim Kardashian. Part 4: Ferrari speaks […]

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Queens stand up! LL Cool J is up for possible election in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. NEW YORK (AP) — Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year’s inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are part of an eclectic group of 12 acts in contention for the 2010 class. Other first-time nominees include Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and songwriter Laura Nyro. Some of the names […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3438269&w=425&h=350&fv=width%3D640%26amp%3Bheight%3D360%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rachaelrayshow.com%2Fmanaged%2Fepisodes%2Fsegments%2F2009%2F09%2F16%2Fvideos%2F4014_Fitty_Mixed__F8_FastStart_768K.flv%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.radioplanet.tv%2Fwp-content%2Fmediaplayer-viral%2Fmodieus%2Fmodieus.swf%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.radioplanet.tv%2Fwp-content%2Fmediaplayer-viral%2F640.jpg] Hold the EVOO! Yesterday morning, Fif made an appearance on Rachel Ray. Once again, he plugged his new book The 50th Law, played the celebrity name game. Yum-O! Props: RadioPlanet

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3414752&w=425&h=350&fv=id%3Dsingle5292%26name%3Dsingle5292%26allowfullscreen%3Dtrue%26width%3D450%26height%3D370%26file%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fvideo.ak.facebook.com%2Fvideo-ak-sf2p%2Fv6814%2F88%2F107%2F1119551553589_20217.mp4%26skin%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.radioplanet.tv%2Fwp-content%2Fmediaplayer-viral%2Fmodieus%2Fmodieus.swf%26image%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fi29.tinypic.com%2F2hzq26h.png%26src%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.radioplanet.tv%2Fwp-content%2Fmediaplayer-viral%2Fplayer-viral.swf%26] To cap off the night, Hov and Alicia Keys performed “Empire State Of Mind” at the VMA’s.  Things went without a glitch, until Lil Mama ruined the moment by crashing the stage. ABDC your ass outta here and step! Props: NR

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3312270&w=425&h=350&fv=id%3Dv217271470%26amp%3BshareEnable%3D1] I went in on this song on Twitter the first time I heard it. And, let’s just say, I’m still not a fan of it. But it does appear to work better in the context of LeBron James’ upcoming documentary, More Than A Game. But if I was MJB, I’d re-name my album and leave this song here. It’s not too late, Kendu. Props: Rap-Up

This week, Bfred crosses the Hudson and pays homage to one of New Jeru’s finest. 

Eminem gives respect to Treach as one of the most innovative lyricists of the early ’90s, and Naughty By Nature’s main producer—Kier “Kay Gee” Gist—is long overdue for a similar recognition on the music tip. After debuting in 1989 as a trio named The New Style, this group of East Orange, New Jersey friends landed a management deal with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit. They soon changed their named to Naughty By Nature, got signed to Tommy Boy and started producing for Flavor Unit’s roster. The group’s classic self-titled debut featured “O.P.P.,” one of rap music’s first massive crossover hits that didn’t sacrifice hip-hop credibility. Download here. Tracklist after the jump.

With all the talk of Hov joining the wife at Sony, NY Daily News reports a reunion is in the works. Is a Hov homecoming with his old Def Jam crew on the horizon? Can you say Carter Music Group?

“Jay-Z may be a free agent for now, but he’s in talks to cut a deal with WMG/Atlantic that could make him one of the richest and most powerful men in music.

‘Jay knows Lyor and Kevin from back when they all worked together at Def Jam, and he obviously wants to work something out with his friends,’ says our insider. ‘He wants to get the dream team back together. There have been a few whiffs of a reunion in the past, but only now – and very privately – is something finally starting to happen.’

Our source adds, ‘This is big in hip hop. These are three of the most powerful men in music, who might be working together, and there’s no question the success they’ll have as a team will be huge.’ WMG Vice President Cohen and Executive Vice President Liles also attempted to convince Jay to bring his Roc Nation label – which is part of the reported $150 million deal he cut with Live Nation – to WMG. Jay, however, has chosen to release his much-anticipated 15th album, The Blueprint 3, with Live Nation in the fall.

‘Jay’s deal with Live Nation is massive,’ says another music-biz insider. ‘But if he were to cut a deal with WMG/Atlantic, he’d make even more headlines. Jay-Z, Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles are all brand names. They’re the industry’s heavy hitters, and the combination would bring them a lot of attention. They would be unstoppable. Jay himself is the most successful rapper-turned-businessman out there.’

Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) is a force to be reckoned with on his own. He reportedly bought himself out of his contractual obligations with Def Jam/Universal for a cool $5 million.

A rep at WMG would not comment; Jay-Z’s team didn’t return calls.”

That loud boom was the sound of Dame Dash’s head exploding.

Sometimes, you just have to dumb it down. No Lupe F.

Last Week: Hip-Hop Confessions: Cold As Ice

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A watermelon-eatin’ MC Serch. Red Alert’s record carrier, Baby Chris Lighty. The “Bridge Is Over” acetate. Who’s DJ Flamboyant? The origin of his group’s name. Yup, more crazy musings from The Abstract.

Bonus: Shut up and listen. 

“The Promo”

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Interview: Brian “B.Dot” Miller

This June, hip-hop icon Nas and reggae star, Damian Marley plan to release their collaborative album, Distant Relatives. Though the announcement came as a shock, their chemistry proved positive on the mash up, “Road to Zion.” In part one of Double R’s feature, Nas discusses their collision course, his fixation with the motherland, and why a collaborative album with AZ never materialized.

Marshall graces the cover of the June issue of XXL. Second cover and excerpt after the jump