It’s Brooklyn’s finest! During the evening’s performance, Biggie’s presence was felt when the late rapper appeared on the big screen as Jay bigged up his brother. Christopher would have been proud.

While the sold out Barclays Center waited for Hov’s arrival, he finally emerged on his home court and opened up the show with “Where I’m From” and “Brooklyn We Go Hard”. Perfect grand opening.

“Ball so hard, I don’t respect the fuckin’ referees” The Barclays Center opened its doors this evening with Hov’s first of 8 sold-out shows. Currently in progress, Hov interrupted his set for an acapella of a new verse. Watch it, he’s got shooters on his team. complex

During this evening’s 2012 iTunes Festival in London, Alicia Keys premiered a brand new record titled, “Brand New Me”, off her November 27 release, Girl On Fire. Full performance here. rap-up

Guess Nicki missed the memo on no gifts. Nonetheless, Weezy was surprised for his 30th born day with a $70,000 1,000 lb red three-wheel T-Rex from YMCMB’s first lady. Clear the road.

During his interview with Sway, Dave Lighty speaks on the alleged

For his brand new video, Flo Rida returns to his Carol City home and gives back to his community while keeping himself afloat from his struggles. Stay strong.

From the mound, Boaz pitches his new mixtape, Bases Loaded. In the dugout sits

Connecticut to Staten Island is about 2 hours away. Fortunately, it

E-A-Ski brings actors Ice Cube and Danny Glover to the small screen for his new video. Clearly, no ones ever to old for this shit. Cruise over to iTunes and download it here.