[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”ll_cool_j”] Around the time you rolled out of bed this morning, LL Cool J made an appearance on the Today Show to promote his new fitness book, LL Cool J’s Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle. Put the hot dog down.

Joell, Joe Budden and Novel throw on the bandanas for their new music video. On the set, Ortiz discusses the concept of the video and the success of his” Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley” remix. Yaowa! Sermon

Jada and Rae gave their testimonials and Slim Thug even shot a promo ad. Now, FB Legacy takes a trip down memory lane with host Uncle Ralph McDaniels. WoooHa

During Preemo’s tour stop in Strasbourg, France, he talks the origins of his name, what’s in his iPod, and who he thinks is the next big artist. At the 3:50 mark, Preem reveals that he’s given Kanye one track for Good Ass Job and that Yeezy wants two more. He says the vocals haven’t been laid down yet, but that it’s a slow beat. Merci, au revoir! Semtex via Perajok

Yesterday, Sheek announced his new record deal with Def Jam. Afterward, he spoke to XXL about his new home. “I got some real good music coming out. I needed that right machine behind it to get that record past the level that it stops, to push it further. And I was shopping it to a lot of the majors…but my man L and Butch, Czar, Mike Caruso and Lenny S…they brought me up in there to Def Jam. And Chris Hicks and […]

[vodpod id=Video.3590147&w=425&h=350&fv=] A yo what’s up? Last night, the greatest hypeman ever took to the squared circle as a special guest host on WWE’s Monday Night Raw to promote his upcoming TV series, Nite Tales. Sounds pretty scary. WSHH

OMG, Usher’s back. Yesterday afternoon, he and will.i.am performed the number song in the country for Middle America on the Oprah Winfrey Show. The nerve. Right, JD? yk2

I’m amazed how this guy sounds in interviews compared to his actual speaking voice. What’s even more amazing is Mo’Nique saying that she’s impressed with his new album. She must’ve listened to a different version. Anyway, above is the interview and down below, he performs “She Got It Made”. [vodpod id=Video.3589963&w=425&h=350&fv=%26amp%3Bbandwidth%3D6269%26amp%3Bcontrolbar%3Dover%26amp%3Bcontrolbar.margin%3D0%26amp%3Bcontrolbar.position%3Dover%26amp%3Bcontrolbar.size%3D39.5%26amp%3Bdock%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fvid143.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fr160%252Fyardie4life%252F2151234924.flv%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi40.tinypic.com%252F15i12ms.png%26amp%3Blevel%3D0%26amp%3Blink%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.mrworldpremiere.net%252F%26amp%3Blogo%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fi47.tinypic.com%252Fb4cbyr.jpg%26amp%3Bplugins%3Dviral-2d%26amp%3Bskin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fspamtheweb.com%252Ful%252Fupload%252F110909%252F47187_festival.swf] Yardie

[vodpod id=Video.3590276&w=425&h=350&fv=] Capone, N.O.R.E. and Shallah are America’s Most Wanted in CNN’s latest clip. The War Report 2 bangs in a hood near you July 13th. Until then, keep a look out for dem boys. XXL

Rise and shine early birds. Here is Sex Therapy‘s latest video, with your homie big, Snoop Dogg. Like they say, the best time is the morning time. Get up.