At Rhymefest’s Alderman fundraiser yesterday in Chicago, Lupe performed “The Show Goes On” and then segued into a freestyle. solesearchtv

Whoa! The Dog is back and sounds the best he has in years. Plus, Busta is still on his bullshit. That’s right, Swizz sets your Monday morning off right! Where’s my Ruff Ryders hoodie? Ha! Basquiat

Here’s the CDQ of the song Elect debuted at his Roc Nation signing event at The Box. Look for full footage of Friday’s show tomorrow. Also look for “Shiny Suit Theory” sooner than you think. Jay season begins! Lyrics on the other side. Link

Nino Brown aka @liltunechi Got His First Song Since Rikers Coming To Yall Soon…Just Think A 2010 Version Of A Milli..But On Streroids Last week, Lil Wayne made his return to the booth since his release from Rikers Island. And today, DJ Scoob Doo revealed Mr. Carter’s first recording is complete, but while we wait for the title and its release, imagine his 2008 hit on drugs. rap-up

Prior to watching Pacquiao box ’em up last night at Cowboys Stadium, Nelly performed a couple familiar tunes and his current chart topper, “Just A Dream”. His new album, 5.0 arrives this Tuesday.

Although Lloyd Banks and 50 Cent scoffed at the possibility of a G-Unit reunion, Game isn’t backing down. Earlier today, he responded to Twitter user, SkullDuggery about Banks’ thoughts of reuniting. From the outside looking in, it sounds as if Chuck’s actually sincere this time around. But as always, that’s subject to change. Read what had to say below: I saw what he said & it is what it is.. but I kno da REAL @lloydbanks , a kool n!gga.. […]

The Heineken Inspire Encore concert series made its way to the Big Apple last night. Esco was the headliner and performs “If I Ruled The World” up top. Down below, Nasir gets into a “New York State Of Mind” while J.Cole takes us “Higher” and then a “Fuck You” from Cee-Lo. hhnm x wwtb

[vodpod id=Video.4910220&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Nigel D caught up with Cole at the Heineken Inspire Tour in NYC last night. He talks a bit about his latest mixtape Friday Night Lights, as well as Jay Electronica’s recent signing to Roc Nation. Looks like G.O.O.D. Music has some competition on their hands.

[vodpod id=Video.4911434&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D596961%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A596961] Yesterday marked the sixth anniversary of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s passing. While discussing his upcoming projects with MTV, ODB’s son, Boy Jones reflects on his fondest memory with his pops and their comparisons. Like father, like son. “Him eating clams with hot sauce. That’s probably the first time I had clams in my life. That’s something that I do on the regular. I just went to [a] sushi bar last night. It’s in my blood, it’s supposed to be like that. Some people be just hating a […]

As part of the Get On Something Innovative and Positive (Gosip) program last month, ya boy Freekey chopped it up with some New York high schoolers about the music business and the origins of The Diplomats.