The Breakfast Club got the OK this morning to premiere new material from Usher Raymond. Let me see: Ross’ verse was straight, the hook and beat were both dope. I’d say this is a step in the right direction. splash UPDATE: CDQ Version.

Rihanna has been everywhere these days, and today, she finally releases a new video for her popular dance track off her latest album, Talk That Talk. Damn, Ri Ri looking good.

All you bitches are her sons. Recently, the former Flipmode Squad’s first lady kicked a little knowledge in a freestyle form for VladTV. Listen up you newcomers.

David Banner was in Beantown this past weekend and spoke at Harvard University. He was there as the keynote speaker of the L.A. Riots: Twenty Years Later Conference. Here’s a brief clip of him discussing the state of hip-hop. Sidebar: DJ Hustle Simmons Interviews David Banner

Respect the tech!

Still overseas, Da Snowman brought his Hustlerz Ambition tour over to the Huxley

South Carolina newcomer Sadie Hawkins (Yep, like the dance) appeared last week on Sway In The Morning On Shade 45. Following her interview, which you can view after the jump, she gave a freebie over Pastor Troy’s hit. You can download her mixtape Girl Interrupted hosted by DJ Scream here.

After 30 years on air, New York’s 98.7 Kiss FM ended their run this weekend. The station was the the first to adopt a hip-hop format. DJ Red Alert had been with Kiss since since its early days and gave his final mix Saturday night. After the jump, read his message lifted from his Facebook page. Sidebar: NY Times Article

Last night, Abel brought his U.S. tour back to NY for a sold-out crowd at Bowery Ballroom including Puff in attendance. Above is footage of Mr. Tesfaye’s “Wicked Games” courtesy of Sowmya.

[vodpod id=Video.16446617&w=540&h=350&fv=] On Friday, Rozay, Wale and Meek brought their MMG talents to the Motor City. Here’s a visual recap from their performance at the Silverdome courtesy of Iceberg Beatz. Stay tuned,