In case you haven’t heard, Young Chris is now signed to producer Rico Love’s Universal subsidiary, Division 1. But before releasing a solo debut, he’s rolling out with The Reintroduction mixtape. Here’s a quick flick shot of him rhyming over Vado’s club stable.

Last Tuesday, Lupe was Tony Touch’s latest guest on Shade 45’s Toca Tuesdays. Following an interview, Wasalu dropped off a few set of bars. DeAndre did you get it? Previously: Lupe On The Morning After With Angela Yee UPDATE: Now with video

Did we mention we love Barbara too? Here’s the latest vocals from Styles that he recorded for The Bartendaz. Yeah that’s Warren G serving up the beat. Drink up.

[vodpod id=Video.4813392&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night Uncle Rush hit up Jimmy’s place to promote Def Jam Rapstar, his upcoming reality show Running Russell Simmons, which premieres tonight on Oxygen, and last but not least, rocking the vote. Voting good. mwp

Without any interruptions, Kanye was honored as Stylemaker of the Year last night at the 14th annual ACE Awards in New York. He addressed the crowd and said: “When they make a list of 100 New Yorkers, and I’m not on it, it breaks my heart. Thank you for this moment of acceptance.” rap-up

While in Houston at the House of Blues, Bobby Ray sat down with All Hip Hop and talked about a few things including a new mixtape coming soon. He says that it is already finished and should be dropping before the end of the year. hhnm

“Jizzle” has fizzled our interest, but now that the video is on the way, that may be subject to change. With that said, here’s some footage from the set. Remember TM103? As of now, it drops December 14.

In about 48 hours, Lil Wayne will be released from Rikers Island after serving eight months. But before chucking the deuces, he signs off with some parting words on his site, weezythanxyou. Sidebar: Billboard Q&A

dead prez may have performed their final gig in Canada last Thursday due to VISA complications. Yeah, it’s bigger than hip-hop. Nonetheless, M1 and stic.man ran through some classics and recited some new material off their upcoming album, Information Age.

This ain’t no joke, Fab donned white face paint and a green wig two nights ago at Jet nightclub in Las Vegas. Great costume, but where is Harvey Dent! ea