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Ironman says that he will continue rapping even with an iron lung. He also snubs the idea of rappers retiring. He ain’t the only one. Age ain’t nothing but a number. No need to throw in the towel if you’re still performing at a high level. Sheeeit, at 39-years-old Ghost is still better than folks half his age.

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“I read an interview where Natalie Portman said she likes dirty rap, obscene lyrics and all that. I figure she can dance to this one. I’m looking for you Natalie!”— Ghostface Killah Ghost is right. In Interview magazine, the actress admitted to having a penchant for lewd raps. Hopefully this new cut tickles more than her fancy.

Considering Ferrari and Starks’ history, I found it was strange that Ghost granted the folks down the URL an interview. Well according to XXL, he mended their beef with a phone call. That’s some old-school shit. Back then, things were all snowballed in the air on some other shit. I didn’t like what he said, that’s where it all started from anyway. But we kicked it on the phone one time, and after we kicked it on the phone that […]

“That’s gonna be the last song on the retail [version of] So Far Gone. And the third verse transitions into Thank Me Later. So the last line of the third verse is gonna be the first line on my album.“— Drake

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Yep: NR

Today is Mrs. Carter’s 28th birthday. And according to baby sis Solange, they’re gon break out their freak em dresses and do-me-pumps this Labor day weekend. Have fun ladies. Take it easy on them OK, paps? Below is footage from of her celeb pals and fans. My, they grow up so fast. *tear*

Auto-Tune may be six feet under, but that doesn’t stop T-Pain from exhuming a couple dollars. Check him out demonstrating his iPhone application “I Am T-Pain” for some of his celebrity pals. You guys are T-Paining too much. Props: RS

Last Sunday, Preemo, McGruff, Lord Finesse, Stan Spit, and Big L’s brother Donald poured out a lil’ liquor for the greatest to never make it. Throw your L’s up. Spotted: Nahright.com Previously: Big L Mural Refurbished

In the “Making of The Blueprint” feature found in the October XXL, Tone of The Trackmasters reveals that “Jigga That Nigga” was crafted for N.O. Tone: Jay doesn’t even know it was [originally] was for N.O.R.E. [Laughs] N.O.R.E doesn’t know it was for N.O.R.E. That’s funny. It was actually the same joint, but with the word  “N.O.R.E.” Instead of  “Jigga,” it was “ N.O.R.E.” Is it too late for a remix? Issue hits newsstands everywhere September 15th.

Last night, the host with the most, performed with Miss Keri baby on Jimmy Kimmel’s nightly gig. This is actually one of the better cuts on the album. Props: HitHipHop

Wale got a story to tell on this unreleased Cool and Dre production. I’ll let him tell it.