People can’t be this naive. Earlier this afternoon, popular video site worldstarhiphop was taken offline. Most likely due to a technical glitch or oversight. Soon after 50 Cent claimed responsibility for the shutdown via Twitter. I don’t know why people underestimate me. I just shut down WORLDSTAR for future advertising contact thisis50.com suckers lol. I put worldstar to bed, you don’t believe try me I will shut your sh*t down. Lol. I predict 2 more web sites will shut down […]

Last night at Paradise Theater in the Bronx, Hot 97 held its Christmas concert. Performances included Nicki Minaj, Fabolous & Lloyd Banks. Above is some footage from the event last night courtesy of Industry Muscle. Sidebar: Soundcheck

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It was Lil’ Kim’s turn to converse with Angie Martinez on Hot 97 this afternoon. Here’s what you missed: Break 1: Kim speaks on her relationship with Faith Evans and penning her autobiography. Break 2: Discusses Nicki Minaj. Break 3: Discusses Diddy and new endeavors Previously: Nicki Minaj Ethers Lil’ Kim UPDATE: 7 Milli? FOH!

A few days ago, the clip above surfaced of Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex saying he “don’t fuck with 2Pac.” Naturally, Pac fans called for Flex’s head. Tonight, he addressed the hoopla on air. Whether or not you agree, props to the Kingpin for sticking by his word and not hopping on the bandwagon after ‘Pac’s death. D-I-C-K riders ain’t whoa.

Image: Mel D. Cole Nicki Minaj has no time for Lil’ Kim. During her Hot 97 VIP Lounge session with Angie Martinez, Nick stings the Queen Bee. Might be time to get a new social security card, ma.

Earlier today Wiz stopped by Hot 97 to talk with Funk Flex about his recent arrest, album, plans with Diddy, and more. Of course he couldn’t leave without dropping off a few bars. UPDATE: Now with video

Photo: igerren Looks like Hov’s on a full press day to push Decoded and thankfully, for you hip-hop heads, he stopped by the Hot 97 Morning Show. Cipha and Rosenberg got to grill him on a garden variety of rap geek topics for their podcast. Grab an afternoon snack and dig in.

[vodpod id=Video.4838779&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here’s footage of Kanye and Pusha T freestyling acapella during their Hot 97 Takeover a few days ago with Funk Flex. Miss Info has clips of the interview portions.

Kanye West and Pusha T made their selves at home during Funkmaster Flex’s evening drive tonight on Hot 97. Take a listen below. Break 1: Introduction. Kanye mentions some people he looks up to. Break 2: Kanye talks signing Pusha to G.O.O.D. Music. Break 3: Kanye talks about Taylor Swift. Break 4: Kanye speaks on Joell Ortiz and the leaked nude pics. Break 5: Kanye talks about his album artwork, the Cam’ron & Jim Jones’ diss and Dame Dash. Break […]