[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”banks”] Banks is still on the hunt for will.i.am. Earlier this year, he told MTV that he wanted to work with the Black Eyed Peas frontman and a few weeks ago, he gave Rap Radar an update on his quest. But that’s not the only artist he’s hungry for. Banko tells VIBE below that he would like to collaborate with Justin Bieber as well. [vodpod id=Video.4423665&w=425&h=350&fv=%40videoPlayer%3D602745883001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D52377567001%26amp%3BplayerKey%3DAQ..%2CAAAAAEK4Sdw.%2CzlupA90hGZMH215BI1TxMWdo0VIiK-4U%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue]

The freaks hipsters come out at night. Yesterday evening, fans chased Kanye West as he left the BAPE store in the SoHo section of NYC. Damn, that’s a lot of flashing lights. Another clip of the chaos after the jump. Sidebar: Top Of The World Bar

“Wow just got off the phone with Floyd he’s getting married. He asked me to be his best man. I’m in shock.”— 50 Cent We’re not sure how long 50 was on air with DJ Whoo Kid, but here’s the the last eight minutes and 54 seconds of their conversation. Fif speaks more on his Twitter account, T.I., and mentions his buddy Floyd put a ring on it. And no it’s not the baby mama. Whoa. UPDATE : Full version […]

Move over Al Qaeda. Petey Pablo was arrested this morning at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina for attempting to sneak a 9 mm through airport security. According to reports, Petey was en route to the VMA’s in Los Angeles when the burner was discovered in his carry-on bag. He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a stolen firearm. He was later released after posting $50,000 bond. He’s due […]

It ain’t no fun if the homies can’t have none. And on this track off DJ Haze’s latest mixtape, Snoop Dogg and Ray J echo the sentiment. Be on the look out for Ray’s Don’t Smash The Homies DVD coming soon. UPDATE: Over two months later, E-40 joins the homies for the first single off Revenue Retrievin’: Overtime Shift and Graveyard Shift hhnm

Yesterday, Nick Cannon released the first track off his upcoming mixtape, Great Adventures Of Slick Nick. He utilizes Cali Swag District’s instrumental and takes a swipe at Eminem on the second verse. Doubt Em’s going to respond. “I really don’t want to talk about her anymore only just because it’s kind of like the last thing I said about her was on ‘Cold Wind Blows.’ I made the comment. I don’t want to keep beating a dead horse. I’m not […]

For Out‘s fourth annual tastemakers issue, Nicki Minaj was chosen to appear on the front. Cool cover, no homo. Mini visual after jump. jj

Two nights ago, $hort Dog blew into the Windy City at The Shrine. Gowherehiphop was in the house too and caught performances of “Blow The Whistle”, “Freaky Tales” and special guest Twista. Interview after jump.

Yeah fam, it’s a Kush Gang ting. Here’s two new freebies courtesy of Memphis Bleek. The first is over Lil Wayne‘s mean guitar rift and the second’s inspired by Eminem. The Roc’s glock’s in the building! “We The Crew” “No Love”

Fashion Week in NYC is one big party and yesterday, Breezy joined N.E.R.D. and busted a few moves during their performance of “Party People” on West Broadway. hhnm Previously: N.E.R.D. At Fashion’s Night Out In NY