Lupe was tooted and booted from an inaugural celebration on Sunday. Allegedly, he was tossed over controversial lyrics. Fast forward to today and Elliott questions whether or not Lupe thrives off controversy. Let’s face it, you love the attention. Ha!

Curtis Jackson returned to the Howard Stern Show this morning. In the segment above, Fif spoke on his brief relationship with Chelsea Handler and reflects on his conversation with Michael Jackson. Below, he also judges a rap battle. UPDATE: Full Version.

Somewhere in the dry desert, Jae Millz talks his talk for his new video. Quench your thirst,

Power 105.1’s DJ Self celebrated his birthday this past Sunday at Club Amnesia in NYC. Some of the guests included Wyclef, Julez Santana, and Red Cafe. Nice tux, Self.

From Q-Tip‘s hints to Pusha T‘s clarification, Common tells Vulture that G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Winter compilation is probably not going to happen. Does G.O.O.D. Music really have a Cruel Winter album coming? Oh, yeah, nah, nah. I don’t think that’s happening. It was more of a rumor

50 got animated and appeared on Sunday’s episode of Robot Chicken. He portrayed himself as a guest judge during a rap battle before signing Parappa The Rappa to G-Unit for one billion dollars. Very funny. hhnm

Like her fellow dreamgirl

Mick Boogie and Slum Village will be releasing Dirty Slums 2 on January 29, but until it arrives, they keep the momentum going with its latest release.

Mr. 106 & Park returns to the beats and tries his hand over Tyga and Rozay’s collabo. Above is the cover art for his upcoming Greenlight 5 mixtape.

During last night’s Hip Hop Inauguration Ball, Wayne Brady covered Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” while Doug E. Fresh beat-boxed. Only thing iller than this would be longer footage.