La Flare and his Brick Squadron shot this backyard clip for this unreleased track over a year ago. Shawty Redd on the track too. NR

The city of brotherly love was in the house last night as The Roots backed up Freeway during his performance of “She Makes Me Feel Alright” on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

It looks like Nicki’s a Barbie girl living in a Barbie world. With Hype Williams in the driver’s seat, here are some snaps taken yesterday on the set of her debut single. Two more after the jump.

“Get that money yea I learned to hustle/ And now I’m tryna find which label to muscle” Buck buck, lick a shot one time for Reggie as he lets off a round from the chamber. Yo, this shit is harder than a muthafucka. Previously: New Music: Redman “Lookin’ Fly”

Hate it or love it, but the RIAA has announced that Lil Wayne’s Rebirth is certified gold. Despite its premature release, the album still hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Rap Albums chart and landed at No. 4 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart. No need to abort now. Hip Hop Press

Mr. Raymond recently crafted a visual with Young Money’s femme fatale. No Stevie Wonder. VS

A lil West West flavor from Quik off his upcoming The Book Of David album. “Tiger Woods needs some back-up”? Don’t be afraid to run this track back.

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I knew Robert still had some good music in him and with his newest cut he proves it. YK2