XV personalizes Kanye’s “Dark Fantasy” with this new freeestyle. Say Vizzy, which nigga on Rap Radar ya talking bout? Ha!

Yesterday it was announced that B.o.B. was nominated for five Grammy Awards. During the nomination ceremony, Janice Llamoca captured a live performance of “Don’t Let Me Fall” and “Nothin’ On You” with Bruno Mars. Afterward, he spoke on the nods. The 53rd annual Grammy Awards airs February 13th on CBS.

K-Dot paid Harris Publications a visit this afternoon and knocked out two freestyles over Dr. Dre’s production. Lets see how he and J.Cole fair over a bangin’ instrumental.

A few days ago, a rough trailer of actor Michael Rapaport’s A Tribe Called Quest documentary leaked online. The film is set to debut at the Sundance Film Festival next year, but don’t expect to see Q-Tip there. This afternoon via his Twitter account, he said he’s no longer showing his support for the film. I am not in support of the a tribe called quest documentary. The filmmaker should respect the band to the point of honoring the few […]

[vodpod id=Video.5036378&w=425&h=350&fv=fake%3D1] This bama goes in. With an OutKast and Mobb Deep beat on deck, Gadsden, Alabama’s finest gives Famous Stars & Straps a freebie for the relaunch of their site and 2010 Holiday Lookbook. nr

CyHi sat in the hot seat on Tony Toca’s show on Shade 45 last week and recited a bunch of metaphors, similes, and puns. That boy G.O.O.D.

Here is another great track off Parker’s upcoming project Between Struggles dropping on Christmas Eve. He brings along a few friends including the L.E.P. Bogus Boys. Don’t think twice about listening to this one.

It’s just your typical day in the hood. Memphis to be exact and with Slim in town, them Memphis boys gives us their visual for their Drumma Boy-produced track. Off Ten Toes Down.

Bun B’s got some company. In the December/January issue of The Source, the magazine awarded Kanye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with a classic 5 mic rating. Read the full review when the issue hits on newsstands December 14th.

Maino was arrested yesterday afternoon near Rockefeller Center for driving his Bentley with a suspended license. He received a desk appearance ticket and was later released. Years ago, Maino served a decade in the slammer for a drug related kidnapping. ice via post