B.o.B. was 17 only four years ago, and we go back to ’05-’06 with young Bobby Ray as he reflects on being booed during his high school talent show, doing open mic nights, getting tatted up, and hustlin’ candy bars. How much can I get for two Snickers bars? Usher and Ne-Yo take us back after the jump. mwp

Ross’ verse leaked two days ago, but now, the song features his fellow Carol City Cartel amigos. This is pretty tough. Color Cut Clarity coming soon. os

Our pal Al and our bro Just brought their Soundclash Tour to Harpers Ferry in Beantown last night. Back and forth hits all night long. Wish you were there? Yeah us too. More footage when you continue on. cwm

Although we won’t see Mr. West and Ms. Swift reunite on stage together at the VMAs, Billboard reports that the country singer has written a song dedicated to her Kanye debacle for her October release, Speak Now. After rehearsing the song during rehearsals on Friday, sources believe that Taylor will be premiering the new tune during her performance tomorrow night.

As part of NASA’s I.S.I.S. initiative in Oakland, Mos Def and astronaut Leland Melvin signed on to promote science education through holographic images of themselves. In a statement, Flaco said: “Leland Melvin and myself are working with the Instituting Science in Schools Program, sponsored by NASA I’m just here to give the young people some inspiration, some positive encouragement and some good information about science, technology, creativity and discovery and how to use math, science and information to make a […]

Like my niggas that been home, but they only got a jail I.D.— Jadakiss Apparently inmate 02616544L is a Catholic. Who knew. For more Weezy status, click here. ice

[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 […]