[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3713982&w=425&h=350&fv=] At the Noisemakers event in his honor, Kweli took the time to acknowledge the eccentric genius that is Kanye West. The basic gist is that the Taylor Swift shit was nothing, he’s been buggin’ out since day one. Opening act nightmare. XXL

Damn, she’s everywhere. Yesterday, A Keys connected with the college kids at an NYU event moderated by MTV’s Sway (hey did homie get a haircut?). Above, courtesy of Amajanese, is her performing the Big Homie’s big hit and below, she speaks on balancing hard work and play for even greater productivity. Inspiration is a mutha. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3713807&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D448691%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A448691]

Despite sounding like the Cookie Monster, Rae came and fulfilled his commitment and performed last night at B.B. King. In the footage above, he rocks out with “C.R.E.A.M.” Throw up your W!

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3713404&w=425&h=350&fv=] On the set of his new vid, “Coc Back,” Reggie gives his take on his fellow MC’s from across the Hudson River. Let’s go Jerz, Joe Budden can vlog for only so long. TLF

Swizz’s better half gave Alexa Chung an interview on MTV this afternoon. Alicia spoke on accumulating 87 awards and her collaborative wish list. After the jump, she gives her take on Mr. Carter’s guilty plea.

Wiz Khalifa joins Spitta during his set last night in Times Square. Together, they perform “Car Service” and “In The Middle” off their How Fly mixtape. Kiss the sky, kids.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3712476&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1624446%2526vid%253D448542%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A448542] Here’s footage of Dwayne leaving Manhattan Criminal Court this morning. According to MTV, he’ll be sentenced February 2010. Sidebar: Rap community reaction. Update: Why did Wayne plead guilty?

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3712165&w=425&h=350&fv=] An obvious typo, but you get the message. Check out Jay and Skateboard P reciting “So Ambitious” in Calgary, Canada. If you missed it, oh well, we got you covered. Part two after the cut. Dope Couture

Double-O and Naledge pull up and perform “Drivin’ Down The Block” last night at B.B. King. Don’t blow the sound out of the tweeters.

This was the Big Apple show that got ole boy in trouble. Check the freestyle up top and watch Mr. West as guest, bless the proceedings. Can it be it was all so simple then? Sidebar: Doesn’t Ja Rule still have a pending gun charge from that same year? Brazil is callin’ you, buddy.