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.

We’re not sure if Santana sent this before or after he was arrested. No further details as yet, but we’ll keep you posted. Twitter is a muthafucka, by the way. UPDATE: XXL contacted Elz’s rep and said he was arrested for a driving without a license. Once in custody, it was revealed that he had warrants that weren’t cleared. He was released shortly after paying fines. UPDATE 2: Santana confirms.

Crooked I’s back at it and is relaunching his Hip Hop Weekly series. To kick things off, he drops one off over a Gang Starr classic. Pretty massive with a nice appeal too. yk2

[vodpod id=Video.4208374&w=425&h=350&fv=] Birdman dropped a cool $2.5 million on his new red Bugatti Veyron. Wonder if there’s a leasing program? Anyway, the whip is currently the fastest thing on four wheels and can reach top speeds of over 260 mph. Live fast, die young. dg