Big Sean’s on the rise and this new tune proves why. Produced by Don Cannon, comes a new leak off Sean’s Finally Famous Vol. 3.

[vodpod id=Video.3762122&w=425&h=350&fv=] STS’s demand has grown since he dropped his Demand More 2 mixtape so it’s fine time for the first visual of the project to appear. Hey the chick in this vid has nice… kicks.

Double R’s favorite photographer was also on the scene at the Meadowlands. See the show through his eyes. Is that you, Zeke? Village Slum

50 wasn’t the only rapper shedding pounds. During Hip Hop Honors arrivals, Paul Wall tells Angela Yee that he lost 100 lbs this year after undergoing surgery. He says he was diagnosed as morbidly obese and tipped the scale at 320. Wow.

Diggin the jazzy tune on this duet from Spitta and Fiend. Smooth it out and fly high. Jets fool!

Hip-Hop At Lunch caught up with Def Jam’s latest signee and discussed tracks off his street album, Big K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. Looks like Mississippi’s burning again.

Blend in with CNN and their new mixtape, Camouflage Season hosted by Green Lantern. Download here. Tracklist below. 57ave

Puff tells the L.A. Times that he’s to blame for the false perception of hip-hop stars. In fact, he says he intends to tone it down. Say it ain’t so, Joe. “People have this perception of me—which is my fault—of maybe a rapper or champagne-sipping and Hamptons and white fur and just cliché type of things that are just kind of old and dated and corny, which isn’t how I am today, you know?” he told the Los Angeles Times. […]

[vodpod id=Video.3785665&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D524652%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A524652] Raekwon dissects his new mixtape, Cocainism Vol. 2 with MTV. Read up below. Not to be outdone, HHC also discussed the trend of sequel albums with Rae.

We did this last year where we let the pictures tell the story of last night’s Hot 97 action. Once again, Splash served as our guide. Man, I can’t believe Gucci Mane was the opening act. SMH. Sidebar: Rosenberg got some cool behind-the-scenes footage.