Kanye sure is getting his freelance on. For the new issue of Interview, he’s credited for writing Rihanna’s cover story. Hopefully the story is as colorful as the magazine’s jacket. the smithian

The Bogus Boys are returning to S.O.B.’s on December 1st and want to you to come through. The first two to email [email protected] with your full name gets a pair each. Open to NY tri state residents or whomever is in town that day. Good luck. UPDATE: Giveaway Over. See ya at the show!

Term and Statik round up Cassidy and X to the Z for the latest video in support of their self-titled set. Directed by John Colombo.

Kid Cudi hit the stage last night at the 23rd Annual Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam. And of course, he performed the aptly-titled “Marijuana” from his new album, Man On The Moon II. Put that in ya pipe and smoke it. hhnm via dnc

This past Friday, Emilio Rojas dropped a new mixtape. In case you missed it, here’s one of the standout tracks featuring Bobby Ray. We tell no lies, this is good. And that’s the truth. mr.x

Mac Miller takes it back to the 1950s with the latest video from his mixtape, K.I.D.S. “Happy Days” are here again.

[vodpod id=Video.4974307&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D139434217615396430%2526tile%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dnewsswizzbeatzteachesatnyu112210%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dvideohub%2526reportDartZone%253Dvideo%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dnews%2526reportPropSeason%253D_brief%2526reportPropPageName%253Dnews__swizz_beatz_teaches_at_nyu__112210] A few weeks back, Swizz Beatz accepted residency at New York University. Here the producer speaks with BET News about his latest endeavor. Save the music, y’all!

Actually, it’s “Gordon Smith”. Last night, Nas appeared on Hawaii 5-0 as a computer booster turned parole violator. Let’s just say actin’ isn’t Esco’s strong suit. Maybe next time they’ll catch him at the pro bowl.

Well, the cat’s out of the bag. After holding down the morning slot on Shade 45 for six years, Angela Yee will replace Ed Lover on New York’s Power 105.1 with DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God. The new regime begins in two weeks. It’s so hard to say good bye.

Teyana Taylor spilled the beans yesterday on Twitter about Kanye’s secret show at the Bowery Ballroom. Brooklyn Vegan did a lil’ diggin’ and found out that Yeezy will indeed be at 6 Delancey Street later tonight. In fact, tickets go sale in one hour.