During Shyne’s Def Jam conference call earlier today, Curtis guerilla his way onto the line and interrupts Po’s live Ustream. Fif is one character I tell ya. Gibson, Mel. thisis50

Inspired by the World Basketball Festival, Jay and Nike introduce the Air Force One All Black Everything collection. This is one of the five designs created to represent each of the participating countries and only two pairs of each design have been made. A pair goes to Hov, while the other will be auctioned tomorrow on eBay to help benefit the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. Big money, good cause. Mo’ flicks after the jump. nr via hs

Hithiphop‘s currently on location for Jeezy’s new video, “Jizzle” in Atlanta’s 4th Ward. Da Snowman told MTV that he made the record strictly for his fans. Uh, thanks? More snaps underneath.

Before Wale hits the stage next Monday, get there early to witness Diggy Simmons do his one-two thang. Hard to get a ticket.

Here’s the CDQ of the song Kanye recorded last night and debuted on Angie Mar today. You might recognize some of the rhymes from his Facebook and Twitter shows. Ha. ku

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Yeezy returned to Hot 97 for the first time this year and chopped it up with Angie Mar. In the first segment, he spoke on joining Twitter and his internship at Fendi. He also kept his word and dropped off new material. Keep it locked. Part 2: Debuts “See Me Now” Ft. Beyoncé and Charlie Wilson. Part 3: Post game reaction. Part 4: Yeezy says Nicki Minaj has the potential to be second biggest rapper of all time…of all time! […]

VIBE has learned that Charles Hamilton was released from Long Beach Medical Center last week after staying seven days. No word on his current whereabouts. Get cha mind right, kid.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”joe_budden_qanda”] Following Joey’s performance, he held a forum James Lipton style. He spoke on his lyric book and said that he plans to re-release the project with a hardcover and include insight and photographs. Below is the book’s Dedication. “Shout to all my fans, glad I can inspire y’all, got a couple haters, still tryin’ to acquire more”… I dedicate the words in this book to the fans first and foremost, yall are the ones that give them […]

After releasing a shitload of music last week, Slim Thug satisfies his addiction and drops off a recording over Waka’s beat. This and “B.M.F.” have to be tied for most used instrumental this year. Damn you Lex Luger.