Inside Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace, the barbz invaded Pure Nightclub to see their leader host and perform for her NYE extravaganza. Above is a recap featuring a quick performance of “Moment 4 Life”, everyone’s favorite “Starships” and an interview on the red carpet.

Pap returned to Shade 45 to plug his long-awaited The Nacirema Dream. At the 2:00 mark, he then decides to crack the mic. The album finally arrives March 5.

In Fuse’s latest Crate Diggers segment, the D.I.T.C. producer displays his vinyl collection, discusses influences and recalls how he obtained a copy of an Incredible Bongo Band vinyl. Sidebar: Vinyl Check with Diamond D Previously: Jermaine Dupri

As AZ prepares for his Doe Or Die II for this year, he makes his official return by revisiting Illmatic‘s opener. Sounds like Mr. Cruz hasn’t lost his step. This is the Sosa we love. UPDATE: Studio footage below

Since the big news, the expecting couple made their first public outing at the 1 Oak in Vegas and helped ring in the new year. Kimmy’s got a big ol bump. missinfo

Jigg sets the year off right with the second installment of his High Grade mixtape series. Download and stream after the cut.

For those who like ’em red and thick, peep how shorty works it and cooks it in Project Pat’s new clip. His Cheez-N-Dope mixtape drops January 9.

Last night, Wale catered to the home crowd at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD, giving a live rendition of a few new ones off his Folarin tape. Below, DMVsthemove has more including “Bad”, “Diced Pineapples” and “Bait”.

In typical fashion, 106 & Park ushered in the new year with their celebration for viewers at home. Above, A$AP hits the stage for “Goldie” and “Fuckin Problems”. After the jump, Trinidad James performs “All Gold Everything” and check out interviews from  T.I., B.o.B., Meek Mill, Swizz Beatz, MGK and French Montana.

Oh la oh la eh! Yesterday, Chris Martin and Reid both brought the New Year’s Eve house party to the Toyota Center during the Rockets 123-104 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Good thing they didn’t get booed.