Joey liked Kanye’s version so much, he decided to take a Crack at it. “I just feel like he’s super talented and that joint was, I’m sure he’s got even better than that I like [‘Power’] a lot, but I’m sure he’s even better than that. Kanye West’s my favorite rapper and at the end of the day, I’m a huge Kanye West fan.”—Fat Joe 57ave

N.O.R.E. told the crowd at S.O.B.’s on Tuesday that long time collaborator Tragedy Khadafi was home after serving four years in prison on drug charges. Well, here’s footage of the Intelligent Hoodlum in the lab listening to some new instrumentals. He told HHDX last month that he plans on releasing a new book and music. Good luck. X

Big Boi’s taking flight on the cover of this edition of Rolling Out. The cover feature is available to read here. Peep an excerpt below. Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty out now, damn it! “The difference [with making this album] was the writing load,” Big Boi reveals. “When it’s me and Dre, I’d write maybe two verses and somebody would take care of the hook, and we would do the beat together. But when it’s just […]

Hussle’s in the house and now, he’s on your feet too. Pony collaborated with Nipsey to release his own signature shoe. Neat! No word as to when they’ll be available, but check out more flicks below. Get cha walk on. tsg

Photographer Michael Melendy gives us a sneak peak at Puff’s leading ladies in the upcoming spread of Black Men magazine. Pose for the camera now, click.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”flo_rida”] LeBron James and Chris Bosh have only been in Miami for a week now, but Flo Rida and his crew have already recorded the unofficial theme song for the Heat called, “We Already Won”. A lil’ premature ain’t it? Anyway, NBC Niteside goes inside Poe Boy’s studio and talks to Flo about the record.

Girls just want to have fun. And during Asher Roth’s studio session, Pharrell gave a couple of Miami University students the chance by recording adlibs for Ash’s new album, The Spaghetti Tree. Get loose ladies. hhnm Previously: Pharrell & Asher Roth In The Lab

Jay Rock trades the Maybach for the Buick Regal on this new freestyle. No curtains necessary. And while speaking on the subject, Murs explains to Angela Yee why Rock wasn’t allowed at this year’s Paid Dues Festival. Politics as usual. Sidebar: Top Dawg Ent: TheTaeBeastTape

[vodpod id=Video.4026791&w=425&h=350&fv=] Antwan kept his late night appearances going and stopped by George Lopez’s spot yesterday to perform track number four off Sir Lucious Left Foot. Follow us and press play. jose3030

Bobby Ray and Cee-Lo couldn’t make the video, but the track is dope nonetheless. Off Bruno’s upcoming EP, It’s Better If You Don’t Understand. uhtn