[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3580641&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D443159%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A443159%2526startUri%3D%7BstartUri%7D] At the Thisis50 Fest concert this past Saturday, Curt gave insight on the actual artwork for Before I Self Destruct. Props: MTV

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I know I promised no more Gaga but just fast-forward to the final 30 seconds and watch Dre dodge a Detox question. Just when Game’s Twitpic got you in a tizzy. SMH. That album’s never coming out, kids.  On second thought, drop it same day as Kill Bill 3! Spotted: Rap-Up

Wale and Colin borrow The Verve’s “Bittersweet Symphony” for their personal enjoyment. No backsies, gentlemen. Bonus: Sarah Michelle Gellar was hot.

Check out this craziness from yesterday’s Bengals game. Applaud Ed Lover for getting Chad’s crazy ass to promo his shit. Did they fine this nigga yet? Ha. WSHH Previously: Ed Lover: C’mon Son Pt. 5

TMZ’s predecessor, The NY Post captured Tical leaving court this afternoon after being arraigned on tax evasion charges. Wu-Tang Uncle Sam ain’t nothin to fuck wit. NR Earlier: Method Man Arrested For Tax Evasion

Remember the big Louie V struggle around X-Mas time last year between the Capo and Ty-Ty’s brother? Ne-Yo probably still has nightmares about it. Ha! Anyways, justice was served this morning. Or was it? Jones entered his plea to the misdemeanor charge Monday. He was sentenced to time served — the few hours he was in custody after turning himself in to police in January. Defense lawyer Scott Leemon has said Jones didn’t start the fight. Leemon said Monday that […]

Next Tuesday, VH1 will celebrate Def Jam’s 25th anniversary with a special edition of Hip Hop Honors. All week long, we’ll commemorate the label with print ads from the past decade. And what better way to kick things off then with Hov’s classic, The Blueprint. I’d bet my bottom dollar the original title was The Ghostwriter. When the album dropped, I was reluctant to listen. At the time, Nasir had my ear. Eventually, I put biases’ aside and was captivated […]

Besides putting an entire mix together in memory of Mr. Magic, DJ Premier created his own custom intro to pay fitting homage. Very nicely done. Spotted: Nottingham via Preemo Blog Sidebar: NY Times obit

The Gooch on the help out!

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It ain’t no secret as to whom Mr. Raymond’s referring to on his first single off Raymond vs. Raymond. Divorce Court, here we come.

In light of Derrion Albert’s murder, Nasir sat alongside Don Lemon on CNN and discussed his lyrical content—specifically, “Shoot ‘Em Up” off Nastradamus. Clearly, mainstream America doesn’t understand the art of storytelling. Props: Street Knowledge

Here are a couple of flicks from Ross’ shoot for MM 2.5. As you can see, the Thorntons plowed, right in. Ugghk. 57th Ave

Breaking up is hard to do. So when Complex gave Joe Budden’s ex a shoulder, she cried on it—literally. What were some of your fondest memories with him? I know five years is a long time… Tahiry: Yeah, it is tough…[breathes] you know, again, it’s the little things that guys fail to realize. Five years is a long time so it’s just the little things…You’re going make me cry and I have makeup on. My first surprise birthday party he gave […]

“On the Interstate with that Justin Timberlake.” New Snowman off TM103. This day is startin’ to pick up. Ha! He told MTV awhile back: “I got a joint called ‘I Got This,’ ” he said about the new album. “Then there’s ‘Suicide Music.’ I don’t wanna give it all up, because you’ll probably figure out where I’m going. The list goes on. To me, I know [artists] say, ‘This is going to be my best work.’ This is going to […]

According to ABC, The Panty Raider was arrested this morning for tax evasion. Reports state Meth hasn’t filed in four years and owes Uncle Sam $32,799. He will be arraigned later today at Stapleton Criminal Court. If found guilty, he faces four years behind bars. Can someone pass the C.R.E.A.M., please?

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but at the 1:02 mark, Juve says the Hot Boys reunion album is on the back burner. Translation: It’s probably not gon’ happen. How’s that for a Reality Check. Salutes: Ignanatwitted TV

#2: Never put too much trust in Friends, Learn how to use Enemies Be wary of friends—they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also become spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.—48 Laws of […]

On an unspecified date and parkway, Jim Jones crashed his Bentley into the concrete median. Judging from the tongue lashing he’s giving the other drivers, it’s safe to say he walked away unscathed. Props: 57th Ave