[vodpod id=Video.4177507&w=425&h=350&fv=configUrl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fabcnews.go.com%2Fvideo%2Fsfp%2FembedPlayerConfig%26amp%3BconfigId%3D406732%26amp%3BclipId%3D11341134%26amp%3BshowId%3D11341134%26amp%3Bgig_lt%3D1281125332324%26amp%3Bgig_pt%3D1281125335544%26amp%3Bgig_g%3D5%26amp%3Bgig_s%3Dhiphop-n-more.com] The Roots and John Legend were with the early birds this morning as part of GMA’s summer concert series. Together, they performed tracks off their collaborative set, Wake Up! which drops September 21st. Two mo’ clips under the break. hhnm

Jermaine campaigns for Uncle Bun to take Barack’s spot on this unfinished melody. The track’s produced by Cole and was a reference for Bun’s Trill O.G. Too bad it didn’t make the final cut. It’s got our vote. 2db

Travis Barker graces The Source for the first time as the alternate cover to the magazine’s Fall edition. Rock out and cop the issue later this month.

Better break out your money counter. Cafe rounds up two of his fellow Dream Teamers for his latest tune. Sounds like a win win win. splash

B.o.B. was booked in the Windy City last night for Perez Hilton’s Lollapalooza concert. During his set, he performed track three off Adventures Of Bobby Ray without Lupe Fiasco. Would’ve like to have seen that. fsd

Last July, Jay-Z revealed that he was releasing a book based on his lyrics entitled, Decoded. Now Rolling Stone reports that the project will be available on November 16th. The book’s a collaboration with writer Dream Hampton and will also serve as a memoir. Read all about it.

The Boss Hogg was feeling generous yesterday and let loose some unreleased tunes via his Twitter account. Here’s one of them featuring the other Slim for you ladies. Splash has the rest and YK2 has more from earlier today.

Have best friends become strangers? Waka Flocka tells VIBE that after Gucci Mane severed ties from his mother’s management company this past Spring, their relationship has suffered. In fact, he says they’re no longer on speaking terms. Do you know why Gucci and Nicki decided to part ways with your mom? I can say when you start getting hot, there are a lot of people that get in your ear. I call that the devil. It’ll turn you against the […]

[vodpod id=Video.4171351&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D424654097001%26playerID%3D82588784001%26domain%3Dembed%26dynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] With the kids heading back to school next month, Rick Ross held his third annual Be Out Day event two days ago at the North Miami Athletic Stadium. Along with Trina, Waka Flocka, Ace Hood, and the Triple C’s, they handed out school supplies, free food and haircuts. Pour a lil’ Rozay for that. yk2

John Legend soothed things last night out at Asser Levy Park in Coney Island. Wake your ass up top with Evolver‘s track, “Good Morning”. More from Johnny’s set after the jump. footage: henry giraldo