Alright boys and girls, I got a pair of tickets for you and a guest to catch Joell Ortiz and friends tonight at S.O.B.’s. I’ll be giving away a set every hour until 4 P.M. first one to email me with your full name at [email protected] wins. UPDATE: First set has been given away. Holla back at 2:16 p.m. 3:16 Last call: 4:16: Congrats to Tommy, Wayne, Mike, and Tim

[vodpod id=Video.5182173&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D608744%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A608744] Nas was in Harlem USA at Melba’s Restaurant and served Christmas dinner to families of HIV/AIDS victims. The event was thrown by activist Maria Davis of “Mad Wednesdays” fame. Here’s what Esco had to say about his involvement. “For me, it’s like I can’t get away from the community. The community is in me so giving back is important,” he said. Nas also added that helping others doesn’t have to include logging hours at charity events, but said […]

[vodpod id=Video.5181602&w=425&h=350&fv=] Coming off the release of Kellz’s latest LP, he got into the Christmas spirit last night for his holiday party that included lots of eye candy. Hopefully, there was an age requirement. fsd

[vodpod id=Video.5182012&w=425&h=350&fv=] Vado released a visual for “Large On The Streets” earlier this year. But Q-Butta takes it a step further and releases an alternate version along with, “We All Up In Here. Two vids are better than one.

[vodpod id=Video.5181654&w=425&h=350&fv=] During Busta Rhymes’ interview on Kay Slay’s Streetsweepers radio, he gives Reek and Jon Connor the big cosign as the next hottest MCs in the game. Reek also discusses his upcoming mixtape, The Gift which drops tomorrow. young sav

Tis the season. As promised, Tech N9ne gives XXL the green light to drop his latest street mix hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Scream. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

It sure didn’t take long for Weezy to return to the charts. While his new single “6’7” sat at #1 on iTunes, the track also debuted at #9 this week on the Billboard Hot 100. That’s a tall order. ru

Banko is back in town, but while across the pond last week, he gave London’s DJ MK a freestyle over Milkbone’s seminal instrumental. Hunger For More 2 in stores now. Related: Tim Westwood Interview: Pt 1 | Pt. 2

What it dew? Miss Info got the skinny that Jay Electronica has signed on to remix  “The Announcement” for Mountain Dew Code Red’s latest campaign, “It’s Different on the Mountain.” See how it all came about after the jump.

This past summer, Lauryn Hill got back into the swing of things and performed a few spot dates. But starting next week, L Boogie has announced that she’s performing 17 shows until February across the U.S. See when Ms. Hill’s coming to your town after the jump.