[vodpod id=Video.5244368&w=425&h=350&fv=] Nicki Minaj welcomed 2011 in South Beach with her New Year’s Eve party at club Mansion. With Drake in attendance, Barbie counted down to 2011 and performed her single, “Moment 4 Life”. rtny

Bangladesh invites us into his lab and shows us how he created the instrumental for Tha Carter IV‘s first single. Harry Belafonte would be proud. hhnm Previously: Breaks “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice”

Apparently, Nicki and Keysh’s recent collab didn’t sit too well with Lil’ Kim. During a New Year’s party in Pennsylvania, the Queen Bee throws more shots at Nicki and adds Keyshia into the line of fire. Uh oh, sounds like Kimberly ain’t thru. I think this other bitch got a song with Keyshia Cole, right? Coming at me and the muthafuckin’ other queen, Mary J. Blige. Me and my girl Mary J. Blige about to eat these bitches alive where they won’t […]

[vodpod id=Video.5242911&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] This track originally appeared on Wiz’s Flight School mixtape but only featured one verse. Lucky for us, Khalifa Fans come through with the full and mastered version. It’s time to fly!

You probably wouldn’t know it, but Ghostface Killah has a new album out called, Apollo Kids. No, it’s true. And while on a promo run, he mentions at the :56 second mark that he’s working on the sequel to his sophomore classic, Supreme Clientele. Time to spit the real once again.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”debate-1″] It’s only 48 hours into the New Year, but yours truly along with DJ Superstar, Kraze (All Access), Big Kap and others debate on who will be the hottest MC of 2011. Aside from Lil Wayne, this list definitely could use some tweaking. Wiz at number 10? Come on son.

It’s a few days late, but Skillz finally comes through with his annual lyrical recap. The song is also available to download via iTunes. Let’s see what 2011 has in store. hhnm

Should old acquaintance be forgot? Nope. After a long-standing beef, Phonte and 9th Wonder have put their drama to the side and buried the hatchet for the New Year. Here’s what ‘Te had to say of their reconciliation via his Twitter account. Took 4 years, 2 plates of food and 6 hrs. of convo, but we squashed it. I appreciate the love for me and @9thwondermusic, but us mending our rift had nothing to do with music and everything to […]

[vodpod id=Video.5239389&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night, Weezy and company took their 2011 celebration to Adrianna’s in the Windy City and Ozone was on hand to capture the festivities. Aside from a brief performance and counting down to the new year, there was also a Lil Wayne Olympics. Check the two minute mark. Go for the gold, ma! kc

Like we said before, the missus wasn’t the only surprise guest during Jay’s New Year’s gig at the Cosmopolitan in Vegas last night. Big brother brought out little brother along with Chris Martin for “Homecoming”. More of Yeezy’s set after the jump. cos Update: After the show, it’s the after party.