Jay-Z and Kanye vacated the throne over the weekend and attended a Sweet 16 birthday party. The fiesta was held at the Carlton Hotel in NYC for the daughter of Hov’s longtime business associate Chaka Pilgrim. Ryan Leslie and Diggy also made appearances. More pictures underneath. rapup

Mr. Ocean has already reserved his spot on Bey‘s album and has also worked with Nas and Pharrell. In the excerpt below from a Q&A posted on Frank’s tumblr, it appears that the Odd Future member will have some studio time with ‘Ye and Jay. Watch The Throne, anyone? “I don’t wanna spoil too much for you, but.. you’re on a plane right now to the East coast to work with Kanye West and Jay-Z. It’s all working out kid. You made it.” yk2

Oops, forgot this was in the stash. During CyHi Da Prynce’s set last night, he was joined by Kanye West and Pusha T to perform “So Appalled”. One of these days, we’ll see this performance with the all participants involved.

[vodpod id=Video.10692857&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Following the performance of “All Of The Lights” everyone thought the show was over. Nope. Kanye came back for an encore with a red suit, MPC and Pusha T for his swan song.

Before the curtain was drawn at the G.O.O.D. Music Showcase last night in Brooklyn, Kid Cudi blessed the stage. The highlight of the night happened in the film above with the entire G.O.O.D. family on deck for “All Of The Lights”. After the jump, Cudi performs two other notable cuts with Mr. West.

[vodpod id=Video.10668619&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] For one of the last songs during Big Sean’s set, Ye came back out and performed “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay” for the first time. Off Sean’s upcoming album, Finally Famous.

[vodpod id=Video.10667204&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Heineken teamed up with Mr. West last night in Brooklyn to kick off the G.O.O.D. Music Tour Showcase. Of course, he opened up the show and performed a few cuts from his latest album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. More footage to come.

America’s independence may not be the only thing celebrated on July fourth. According to The Source, Kanye and Jay-Z plan to release Watch The Throne next month. O say can you see, that happening?

“I apologize I was a little bit late, but I—I had a throne to watch and shit…” Ha! Kanye snuck through the back door and smiled like a proud dad last night at Big Sean’s listening session in NYC. After ‘Ye praised his mentor and producer No I.D., he publicly lauded his protege for the first time. Finally Famous in stores June 28th.

There’s little to believe in these days—even when it comes to album tracklistings. Nothing’s confirmed, but DOTR posted 10 titles which are supposedly from Kanye West and Jay-Z’s album, Watch The Throne. Is this what you heard, Maxwell? 1. Lift Off (Feat. Beyonce & Bruno Mars) 2. Murder To Excellence 3. Illest Mother Alive 4. Why I Love You So (Guilt Trip) 5. That Shit Crazy 6. Living So Italian 7. Who Gonna Stop Me 8. Whole Lifetime 9. We […]

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”kanye_west_monster”] Don’t get scared now. Here’s what looks like a rough cut of Kanye’s latest visual masterpiece. Monstrous cinematography. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in stores now. UPDATE: Final Edit via Kanye West.

No, that isn’t Akon, it’s his bro, Bu Thiam. And yesterday he was spotted in SoHo yesterday with Kanye and Jay-Z. Word has it, Ye and Hov are finalizing Watch The Throne in NYC which may be released in July. Let’s hope so. In April, the pair were spotted in Paris working on the project.

Kanye paid his respects to Renaissance man, Gil Scott-Heron by performing his track, “Lost In The World/Who Will Survive In America” during a memorial service today at Riverside Church in Harlem. Doubtful that footage was allowed, but according to the NY Daily News, ‘Ye hugged Scott-Heron’s family following the performance. UPDATE: Now with photos via mfeenz

In another excerpt from Amber Rose’s cover story, she admits that she still loves her ex-boyfriend Kanye West. Unfortunately, she doesn’t fuck with him sexually. Issue on newsstands June 6th. “People think me and Kanye are enemies, and we are not enemies. He wants the best for me, still. Let me say this: I still love Kanye. I will always love him as a person. I will always love him for what he’s done for me. I still always have […]

Kanye was just one of the few guests that played at the 2011 Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday. Above is some footage from the live stream of Mr. West performing “Power” and “Jesus Walks”. nav via mr. north

Mr. West should be use to this by now but nearly six months since its release, track numero 5 has earned him another platinum plaque. Congrats! My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy available now. yahoo

[vodpod id=Video.9052857&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Want more footage from Kanye’s performance this past weekend at the Carlton Hotel for the 2011 Cannes Film festival ? Well, hhnm found film of him reciting his hit, “Jesus Walks”.

Kanye performed at the Carlton Hotel for

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[vodpod id=Video.8621219&w=540&h=350&fv=] Prior to surprising the crowd with Jay-Z at the Museum of Modern Art, Kanye performed a string of his hits including a Pusha T-less version of “Runaway”. dj semtex