The Distant Relatives went international last night and tore things down at The Zenith in France. I actually finally listened to the whole album today. Has some moments but overall not my cup of tea. Nice shirt, Nasir. sun Previously: Nas & Irv Gotti in Queensbridge

Drake says he knows G4 pilots on a first name basis. But after today, they’ll remember his government as well. As we reported, Drake embarked on Virgin America’s inaugural flight to Toronto, Canada. On board were Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newson, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sweet.

[vodpod id=Video.3931456&w=425&h=350&fv=] Producer Rockwilder grinds it out with Young Sav and Sean C to discuss his first hit, working with producer/musician Teddy Riley and reflects on his initial encounter with Redman.

Game was in the studio last Wednesday with Cool & Dre and Drake to record a new song entitled “Good Girl, Bad Girl”. Queen Latifah didn’t lay any verses, but was there to show her support. That’s a unity! R.E.D. Album comes August 24th.

Take your muthafuckin’ caps off, Gangsta Gibbs is in this bitch. And that Str8 Killa EP is done. Look for the free download on XXL July 29th and, most importantly, put your money where your mouth is when Decon Records puts it in your store on Aug. 3. nr

A couple of weeks ago, The Hip-Hop Chronicle returned to the Rap Radar mansion and once again, interviewed the Yellowest Nigga alive. In the first portion, Elliott speaks on our daily grind and hip-hop’s greater good. We’ve only just begun.

At the BET Awards red carpet this past weekend, Birdman gave Shade 45’s Angela Yee an enumerated rundown of Cash Money’s next releases. With the exception of Drake, here’s what to expect. Sorry, Jae Millz. Kevin Rudolf Bow Wow Baby Tyga Nicki Minaj Twist Gudda Gudda Mack Maine Lil Wayne Father-Son album Jay Sean

[vodpod id=Video.3930332&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D533049%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A533049] Pill plans to release his debut, The Medicine at the end of this year or early 2011. But for now, the ATL rapper tells 1515 that one of the tracks that’ll definitely make the cut is a tribute to his mother. ” ‘A Song for My Momma’. My momma passed away. I went in the studio, and I had been so stressed that week. That night, I was out clubbing, and I got a little tipsy. I was […]

T.I. made his return to Chelsea’s place last night on the E! network. The Kang plugged King Uncaged, his film Takers, clothing line, of course, time in prison. Yea ya know.

[vodpod id=Video.3930239&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here’s the chain on the muthafuckin’ bike showin’ off his new Def Jam digs. Nice toys! Ha. Anyways Sha explains why he made the move to Antonio’s house, brags about his Big K.R.I.T. signing and, of course, hints at his desire to bring The Unit over. 50 included. xxl