[vodpod id=Video.4208290&w=425&h=350&fv=] XXL filmed a couple of songs from Joey’s set at S.O.B.’s including a fan flubbing his lyrics. At the close of the show, Joe held an open Q&A. Footage coming soon. Walk with us.

While Joe Budden was holding court at S.O.B.’s Jay-Z stopped by Angela Yee, Mike Kyser, and Deirdre Maloney‘s bowling party at Chelsea Piers. But Hov didn’t come alone. In the house, was Chris Paul, Usher, Robin Thicke, Beyoncé…and French Montana. Bizarre, right? In the midst of the festivities, MTV’s Jayson Rodriguez celebrated his born day and Beyoncé heckled at my bowling skills. The nerve. Ha! Additional flicks after the jump. What a night. Sidebar: Jay-Z Performs Tomorrow At Radio City

To celebrate the release of his book, Enter The Mind Of Joe Budden, Mouse performed before a sold out crowd last night at S.O.B.’s. Curtain time was 10 p.m., but by the time I got there, show was over. Please, don’t shoot me down. Luckily, the Internet Soldiers were in the house and filmed most of the performance. More footage will surface later, but for now, here’s a clip of him rocking, “All Of Me”.

Starting today, Nelly will be filling in for radio personality Staci Static on Hot 104.1 in St. Louis. The jock vacated her 3 p.m.-7 p.m. slot while on maternity leave. According to the station, the gig will last for a month. In related news, Nelly’s also working on a fitness DVD. Last night, he posted a couple of flicks of him getting it in the gym.

Kanye was in the studio early this morning with mentor No ID and producer Lex Luger. Apparently the session was so good, that Ye said he wanted to pass the record off to Hot 97’s Angie Martinez today. We’ll see. hhnm

A few days ago, J.Cole’s “Bun B For President” leaked onto the net to much fanfare. The unfinished track was supposed to appear on Bun B’s Trill O.G. but didn’t make the final cut. Bun explains to VIBE the reason why. “I never could figure out how to approach the record. It almost sounded crazy for me to say ‘Bun B For President,’” Bun B told VIBE recently of the leak. “It was an incredible song. I really loved the […]

[vodpod id=Video.4207324&w=425&h=350&fv=] Before Wyclef officially announced his bid for President of Haiti, he brought CNN along for a ride as he discussed his vision for the country. Screw Sean Penn, Clef’s got my vote. woooha

Oh boy! Although Gucci Mane is set to drop his next album The Appeal, he continues to release videos from State vs. Radric Davis. Here’s his latest, featuring producer Jazze Pha. hhnm

A few weeks ago, Quik (perm and all) performed at the Key Club in Hollywood. Quik brought out a gang of guests including Faith Evans, Xzibit, Paul Wall and UN. Sounds pretty funky. The Book Of David coming soon. tss

Guess Kanye really does have all that power. Just one year after the debacle, US Magazine reports Mr. West will return to the MTV Video Music Awards this year as a performer. The ceremony airs September 12 at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. Someone call extra security.