On the VMA red carpet this past Sunday, RZA gives the “Runaway Love” remix a cosign with Rap-Up TV and says he’s flattered by them using a Wu-Tang sample. “I think it’s crazy and it’s great because the [sampled] song, ‘Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit,’ is a hard song and to hear Justin Bieber on top of that song, it just shows that it’s like an old kung fu theory. It says, ‘Be hard as steel, soft as cotton.’ I […]

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jayz_beyonce”] Jay-Z brought the missus to work last night at Yankee Stadium and for a second time performed the final track on the Blueprint 3. That girl bad. That girl tough!

Where the Patron at? While we wait, here’s another solid track from Kendrick and here is its accompanying viral presentation. OD drops the day after today. Previously: “Cut You Off”

Scotty performed at the Best Buy in Times Square yesterday for the Halo:Reach launch party. Up top, Cudder reveals Chip Tha Ripper, GLC, Cage, Mary J. Blige and Cee-Lo are all onboard for Man On The Moon: 2. Spike TV did not air Cudi’s performance, but you can catch it after the jump. heads up: dnc

Boosie is still going through some things and has pleaded not guilty for his murder charge. In a recent interview with AHH, Bad Azz maintains his innocence and believes he’s just another typical target. “I’m innocent; I’m completely innocent. My situation is one that is unjust, unfair and based on an attack against hip-hop and rap as a whole. Even through these circumstances my family, labels and fans have stood by me and I thank you for that.  My album Incarcerated comes at a real […]

Not only is Puff all about the Benjamins, but he’s into fashion as well. Diddy hopped aboard his last train bus to 5th Ave during Fashion’s Night Out last week and performed in front of his Sean Jean flagship store. 57 via drjays

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jayzdrake”] Jay-Z waited until the sun went down at Yankee Stadium to bring out Drake. And for the first time, they performed “Light Up” off the compact disc, Thank Me Later. Celebrate with a toast.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jayz-coldplay”] Jay-Z’s got a long list of friends. And one of them includes Coldplay lead singer, Chris Martin. He sang the chorus to “Heart Of The City” and then played the keys to “Clocks” as Jay recited the lyrics to “Lost”. Afterward, they took it up a notch with “Viva La Vida”. Stadium status, indeed.

Petey Pablo was arrested this past weekend (September 11) after a gun was discovered in his carry-on bag. Yesterday, he appeared on North Carolina’s K97.5 and said that he thought his bag was weighted by two laptops. Tell it to the judge, brother. hhdx

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”jay_kanye”] Jay-Z brought out the big guns last night at Yankee Stadium. Early into his set, he and Kanye West performed “Power (Remix)” and then ushered in Nicki Minaj for “Monster”.