You found Manuel Noriega? In the Philippines? No, it was N.O.R.E. and last night he was in the lab with Pharrell and Jay Sean while working on his album. S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G. coming soon. 57

Bad Meets Evil called in to DJ Whoo Kid’s show today on Shade 45. Diversehiphop was listening and comes through with a rip of the audio. Part 1: On Hell: The Sequel debuting at #1 and response from Mike Epps on “I’m On Everything”. Part 2: Evil explains Nicki Minaj line and overall chemistry with Bad. Part 3: Proof’s role on Bad Meets Evil reuniting and The Alchemist’s late pass. Part 4: Fourth of July weekend plans.

It was a family reunion at Philly’s Power 99 last night as Beanie, Free, Young Chris, Neef, Oschino, Sparks and Peedi all hit up Cosmic Kev’s The Come Up Show for a freestyle. Back like they never left? Well catch them all on stage in Atlantic City tonight. UPDATE: Footage below

[vodpod id=Video.12094590&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] During Summerfest 2011 in Milwaukee, Kanye interrupted his performance to address the crowd. He spoke on backlash from the press and criticism of his “Monster” video. Listen up and don’t forget he headlines the Essence Music Festival in Nawlins tonight. hco

Though the Finals ended a few weeks ago, Rozay and his team’s track lives on and is set to hit the small screen. Before tip off, here’s a quick preview. UPDATE: Now with full version. Directed by Spiff TV.

Lonnie and Nasir trade verses in this snippet believed to be on Common’s upcoming album, The Dreamer, The Believer. Full version drops June 23. fsd UPDATE: Nasir leaks it. Produced by No I.D. Happy 4th of July weekend, y’all.

Cory’s Son Of A Gun is pushed back until July 5, but while we wait another four days, YMCMB and MMG connect once again thanks to Meek Mill. We like both music crews. Sweet! rd

Lloyd’s fourth studio LP, King Of Hearts arrives in stores July 5, but here is the fourth title featuring Breezy and Veronica Vega. Sounds like this album is shaping up pretty nicely.

We all want the finer thangs in life, but how about some new Pimp C? Well here’s the latest offering featuring Thugga of the late Chad Butler’s next posthumous LP. We Still Pimping on July 12. nr Previously: “Grippin On The Wood” Ft. Big K.R.I.T.

Last night, Hot 97 bigged up both the old and new school for their Salute To Hip Hop concert at the Best Buy Theater in NYC. iDOIT4TV provides a recap of the show featuring performances from the LOX, EPMD, Kid Capri, Talib Kweli, Large Professor, and a whole lot more. miss info Photos:  Crook Robbins l  WhoShotYa?