Andre Harrell paid homage to his former Uptown Records artist yesterday on his weekly show on NY’s 98.7 Kiss FM. During the 2 hour long broadcast, Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige, Rev Run, LL Cool J, and Steve Stoute called in to give their memories of Heavy D. Q-Tip 1:17:54 | Mary J. Blige:  1:25:40| Rev Run: 1:40: 46| LL Cool J: 1:52:44 |Steve Stoute 1:58:23 Sidebar: Heavy D Funeral Arrangements

[vodpod id=Video.15690941&w=540&h=350&fv=] Yep, J.Cole was literally out in Abu Dhabi during Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. Here’s footage of him performing his verse to Beyoncé’s hit. Party up and cop Cole World in stores now. missinfo via semtex

During the grand opening of his Beats By Dre pop-up store in SoHo last week, the Doc discusses working with Kendrick Lamar, Slim The Mobster and taking a break from music. So much for Detox? fader

Ladies, follow this poor lil rich girl as she cops until she drops in her new video. What’s a recession? Well Diamond’s latest mixtape, Bitch Musik 4 is fo’ free.

Mike Posner’s been in the studio working with Pharrell on his new album, so in the meantime, he gives us a new record featuring the Trill OG. Watch out for The Layover, November 20th. os

With a B.I.G. sample on deck, Mikkey Halsted takes us around his neck of the woods hood for his new track. Produced by  Tha Bizness. Sounds pretty ghetto fab. fsd

French Montana got across the Northern border on Friday and performed before a sold out crowd at The Koolhaus in Toronto. Looks like Frenchie’s getting it the ski mask way as well. torontorappers

Todd promised us a new single, and today he delivers with the assistance of Ne-Yo and Jim Jonsin on the boards. This will be featured on a new episode of NCIS: Los Angeles airing November 25th. hhnm via tbb

Ace Hood’s single gets a new lease on life with the help of his MMG affiliates. Watch the body count rise.

Winter’s steadily approaching, but in the meantime, the Bogus Boys and 2 Chainz are preparing for next summer with their new video. Fun in the sun, indeed.