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Happy 40th Birthday Jay-Z

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4100460&w=425&h=350&fv=] Today, Shawn Corey Carter turns the big 4-0. And this weekend, he’s celebrating his cumpleaños with friends and family in the Dominican Republic. Mamajuana’s for everyone! Sidebar: Coincidentally, Rap Radar’s own “Big Homie” turns 29 tomorrow! It’s a celebration bitches!

Drake Reveals “Thank Me Later” Opening Track

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4100348&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D461967%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A461967] Drizzy tells MTV that the first track on his debut album, Thank Me Later is called “Fireworks”. “The album opens up with a song I’m really proud of called ‘Fireworks’ . I get asked so many questions. Due to press people around, I have to deflect them. It’s like when you put in the CD, all your questions are answered right away. It’s a great, triumphant record right away. That opens up the scheme, and from there, hopefully, […]

Footage Of Nas DUI Arrest

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4100167&w=425&h=350&fv=mediaKey%3D413952c8-34f4-4276-9424-d85115109c58%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Ftmz.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo28%2F2009-12%2F03%2F120309_nas_arrest_still.jpg%26amp%3Borigin%3Dembed] Back in September, Nas was arrested in Georgia after failing a sobriety test. He was eventually cleared of the charges. Three months later, TMZ has obtained the dashboard footage of the detainment. Nothin’ ill about that.

Drake On “Thank Me Later” Features

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4094315&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D461868%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A461868] After learning about his Grammy nominations, Aubrey spoke with MTV on the collaborations on his debut album, Thank Me Later. Shooting for a March release, he’s already locked down: Jay-Z, Wayne, Jeezy and Kanye. He also alludes to a mystery guest. “It’s this other one I’m excited about that’s kinda left [field],” he demurred. “It’s gonna be a great project — well-rounded.” Hopefully, everything is squared away.

Freddie Gibbs Covers LA Weekly

Freddie became the second rapper in the publication’s 29 year history to grace the cover. The first were NWA in 1989. Funny how time flies, no? The feature is available to peruse at LA Weekly’s home base. Here’s an excerpt: Given a $250,000 budget that allowed him to work with A-list producers like Just Blaze and Polow da Don, Gibbs received praise for his music but ran into apprehensive label executives, who doubted their ability to promote a Gary artist, […]

How To Rap: Kool G Rap (Foreword)

Surely, a few rappers could benefit from this. Available now is a how-to-guide for the lyrically declined.  As the cover indicates, the book also features commentary from some of hip-hop’s elite. In fact, after the jump, check out the foreword from Kool G Rap.

The-Dream’s Grammy Nightmare

Last night, Christina Milian’s husband took Twitter and vented about his album Love vs. Money getting snubbed for a Grammy nomination. This past March, YN and I appeared alongside Dream on The Morning After With Angela Yee. In the clip below, he talked about his beef with the Grammy Family. Heads Up: Rap Up