[vodpod id=Video.4948712&w=425&h=350&fv=] Shaheem Reid is on his grind with his video series and in this portion of his talk with Curren$y, the jet setter discusses how he selects his beats from Ski Beatz. Hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Pilot Talk 2 lands November 22.

Last night, I took the wife to the taping of Charlie Rose’s interview with Jay-Z. You know the drill: No cameras allowed. So I just chilled in my skybox even though I saw some fans sneak some iPhone footage. Gonna be interesting to see if they edit the talk down ’cause there were a few interesting exchanges. Rose pressed Hov on the Un Rivera stabbing, Jay checked him on his pronouncement of 2-Pack, and Mr. Carter lamented lettin’ his wife […]

Still lookin’ out for Detox? We all are. But while we patiently wait—and wait, Kendrick gives XXL a new cut to bop to. Earlier: Kendrick Lamar Talks Dr. Dre Co-Sign

This Banks album is tough. Don’t sleep!

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”oprahdecoded”] Oprah held her annual (and final) favorite things episode this afternoon. Along with diamond watches and flatscreen 3-D TVs, she gave the studio audience copies of Jay-Z’s new book, Decoded. NY Times bestseller list, here we come!

Image: Mel D. Cole Nicki Minaj has no time for Lil’ Kim. During her Hot 97 VIP Lounge session with Angie Martinez, Nick stings the Queen Bee. Might be time to get a new social security card, ma.

It’s the story we’ve heard over and over again. But reportedly, Dr. Dre’s Detox is scheduled to be released in early 2011. The project’s lead single “Kush” featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon is available now on iTunes. Previously: J.Cole Working With Dr. Dre

Sigh. Oh, Plies. Rap’s most affiliated goon returns with DJ Scream for the second installment of his You Need People Like Me mixtape series. From the looks of it, Plies needs a better graphic designer as well. Titles and download after the jump. hhnm via kingz

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”bankspt2″] Here’s another snippet from Shaheem Reid’s viral campaign, Portrait Of My Life. In this clip, Banko speaks on his breakthrough verse, “Banks Victory”. Sound familiar? Ha!

[vodpod id=Video.4946545&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1652628%2526vid%253D599231%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A599231] While on set with Jeremih, 50 spoke on his upcoming project and named some of the producers he has worked with so far which include, Swizz, Boi-1da & Alex Da Kid. He also says that he might be hitting the studio with Kanye very soon.