In an interview with HipHopDX, the man who taught Kanye how to put a track together reveals he’s working pretty extensively with a certain Roc Nation artist. DX: What have you coming up in 2010? No I.D.: I am working with J. Cole and we are pretty deep into his album, which is turning out great, also working with Drake, Jazmine Sullivan. Kanye and I are executive producing Common’s next album and then I want some new and unexpected things. […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4430189&w=425&h=350&fv=clip_id%3D8650081%26server%3Dvimeo.com%26autoplay%3D0%26fullscreen%3D1%26md5%3D0%26show_portrait%3D0%26show_title%3D0%26show_byline%3D0%26context%3D%7Cnewest%26context_id%3D%26force_embed%3D0%26multimoog%3D%26color%3D00ADEF%26force_info%3Dundefined] Here’s a short clip of Kweli peforming “RE: DEFiniton” in Rio last night. Viva Brasil. Mr. Greene’s Twitter

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.914450&w=425&h=350&fv=] According to the Chinese calendar, 2010 is the year of the tiger. But by Khaled’s account, it’s the year of the Victory. With Derick G behind the lens, Khaled gives his O-ten proclamation.

The rumor is true. The 1515 Boys have confirmed that Banks and his accomplices are currently detained in Canada for allegedly assaulting and robbing a local promoter two nights ago. Sergeant Brad Finucan of the Waterloo Regional Police’s Criminal Investigations branch told MTV News on Sunday (January 10) that Banks (real name: Christopher Lloyd) and three associates got into a dispute with the promoter at a local hotel over payment for performance and an appearance fee. The promoter’s name was […]

The rumor is true. The 1515 Boys have confirmed that Banks and his accomplices are currently detained in Canada for allegedly assaulting and robbing a local promoter two nights ago. Sergeant Brad Finucan of the Waterloo Regional Police’s Criminal Investigations branch told MTV News on Sunday (January 10) that Banks (real name: Christopher Lloyd) and three associates got into a dispute with the promoter at a local hotel over payment for performance and an appearance fee. The promoter’s name was […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4428531&w=425&h=350&fv=clip_id%3D8613652%26server%3Dvimeo.com%26autoplay%3D0%26fullscreen%3D1%26md5%3D0%26show_portrait%3D0%26show_title%3D0%26show_byline%3D0%26context%3Duser%3A2348783%26context_id%3D%26force_embed%3D0%26multimoog%3D%26color%3D00ADEF%26force_info%3Dundefined] Weezy’s final days of freedom tour hit Cowboys land three days ago. Is it just me or isn’t time for dude to switch up the set list? Geesh. Excellent flicks from the previous night’s show in Austin included.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4427620&w=425&h=350&fv=] Kamaal shoots the breeze with Talk Stoop on the steps of a Brooklyn brownstone. He speaks on his conversion to Islam and the delay of The Renaissance. Nosy neighbors, listen up. Yardie

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4427505&w=425&h=350&fv=m%3D102097242%26type%3Dvideo%26a%3D0] New Year’s Eve party footage? I thought we was off that. Oh well, here’s how Kells brought in the new decade. A live set complete with some lovely accessories. The Pied Piper is still perverted. Ha. Props: FSD

A Sunday can give me a chance to educate you snot-nosed youngsters. Here’s a good friend of mine, former Def Jam publicist Bill Adler recalling the drama back in 1989 that almost broke-up Public Enemy when a group member gave a very volatile interview to The Washington Times. Mo’ incredible tales can be found at Planet Ill. Spotted: Hattie C

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul turns 39 tomorrow and was recently presented with a cake at a taping of the Ellen DeGeneres show. Best wishes to her highness. Spotted: Rap Up Sidebar: Wonder what Sean got her?