[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”trick_signing”] NBC Miami was on hand at Trick Daddy’s book signing last week at the Barnes & Noble in Pembrook Pines. Take a trip to Magic City: Trials of a Native Son with Trick Daddy at bookstores everywhere.

It’s the attack of the 50 Ft. woman. Onika invades New York City in the latest issue of Ebony magazine. Check out some behind the scenes from the photo shoot below. fresh via hiphollywood [vodpod id=Video.4974980&w=425&h=350&fv=playerId%3D681381607001%26amp%3BviewerSecureGatewayURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway%26amp%3BservicesURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices%26amp%3BcdnURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BautoStart%3Dfalse%26amp%3B]

[vodpod id=Video.4981366&w=425&h=350&fv=] The weed’s got Trae The Truth going crazy. For his new video, he commissions Jordan Tower Films and utilizes a 2Pac sample to get his point across. Gotta respect that.

Here is dancehall artist Ricky Blaze’s brand new single featuring Nicki Minaj and Jim Jones. The back story is that this was recorded back in 2008 with Nicki’s verse first appearing on a mixtape. But, the label is using her verse for the official version. Perfect timing. splash

Two days ago, Black Rob emerged with a new tune. Today he keeps the momentum going with an up north trip. Hey, all it takes is one false move. Game Tested & Streets Approved coming soon. x

Pain continues his instrumental takeover by taking a stab at Dirty Money’s single. Is this something you can love? preRevolver is coming soon. Bonus: “Make It Rain (T-Mix)”

Don’t you want somebody to love? Pill does. Take a listen to his new track produced by Stealth Beats. Gotta love it.

[vodpod id=Video.4981403&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Monday night, Talib took to the stage at the Brooklyn Bowl along with Hezekiah, Peedi Crakk, and Freeway. Up top, Kweli debuts a new track off his upcoming album, Gutter Rainbows. Sounds promising. hhnm

[vodpod id=Video.4981394&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D600448%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A600448] Nicki Minaj appeared at the MAC Cosmetics store in Times Square yesterday morning to promote her new line of lipstick, Pink 4 Friday. MTV got footage of her entering the press conference and speaking with some of her fans.

Fans paid $106.00 a pop to see Kanye West last night at the Bowery Ballroom in NYC. Yeezy performed his entire new album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with appearances from Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Ryan Leslie, Swizz Beatz, Pusha T, Teyana Taylor, and Justin Vernon. In the clip above, Ye closed his set with a public service announcement. Footage courtesy of Necole Bitchie and others after the jump. Sidebar: Photos From Kirill Was Here