Drake shows love to a rap underdog in the new V60.

Andre 3000, that’s one of my idols. Kanye and Andre are really my idols and the other rapper…my favorite rapper is Phonte from Little Brother. Those are the guys that I really hope I get a chance to play them the record and have ’em all give me all their blessings.

I think he just doesn’t want ole boy to write a crazy blog about him. Ha!

Sidebar: Young Angel (Bad rap alias name) also hints that the bidding war soon be over.

I’m not signed to Young Money but definitely Young Money is a family to me. I’m definitely YM affiliated, you know? I have the utmost love for everybody over there, the utmost respect. Mack Maine and Jae Millz, those are like brothers to me, you know? Nicki [Minaj]. Nicki is Nicki. I love her. And now that I’m in this position I’m just trying to get everything all the way straight. In about a week or two it’ll all…it’ll be out there. You know the press release will be out there. It’ll be official.

Lyor always gets his man. Pause. Ha!

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In a recent TV One special, Kamaal explains his musical connection with the late great singer. After the jump, videos from Minnie’s songs that were used for three of Tribe’s biggest records.

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?uestlove and friends had their second annual fun fest this past Saturday in Philly. YN’s invite must have got lost in the mail. Oh well. Tsk. Tsk.

Sidebar: Public Enemy they gets props too courtesy of All The Way Live.

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This is too hard for the kiddies. Ha! Truly off the dome. Rev Run reference at end. Multiple Dame Dash and Da Capo shout-outs. Strange.

Props: Rizoh Via Yardie

Sidebar: Was a lil’ critical on dude here, but he coulda been one of the best in the game. He don’t want it though.

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Shout out to the homie Mr. Torain. Appreciate the acknowledgement. Look out for Rap Radar’s favorite Top 5 Star and Buc Wild videos coming soon. Keep up the good work, gentlemen.

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I forgot about this song. Hey, it’s you know who’s born day. Wonder if Amber will call? Ha! No shots.

Spotted: WSHH

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I used to have a crush on ole girl but now? Not so much. And that make-up? Brother J says, “Yuck.” Song still knockin’ tho. Need that video out ASAP.

Update: There it is.

Earl adds his vocals to Jason’s “Who’s Real.” This is that black brown hoodie rap.

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No Relation: X

Bonus: “Who’s Real” (Live at Summer Jam). No X. SMH. Sad.

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Part 1

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Part 2

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Part 3

Part 4

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Part 5

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Part 6

Fin.

Bonus: From Friday’s Craziness:

Mr. Cee 45 min Pre Game Mix

Funk Flex 18 min “D.O.A.” Mix

Nappy Boy, u maadddddd!!! (Great Photo: Mel D. Cole)

One thing I always liked about Summer Jam was that the next day, the station plays the audio from the event. It’s from the direct feed. So until they release their videos, this is the best sound quality you’ll get.

Young Jeezy “Put On”/Jay-Z “D.O.A.” (Live)

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Bonus: Drake “Best I Ever Had” (Live)

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