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After bringing their interview on RapFix Live to a close, Memphis Bleek and Benzino each kicked a verse for the MTV cameras. Now that’s love—and Hip-Hop.

The VMAs are a month away, and this year’s host Kevin Hart, pitches Ye and his perfect bitch, Kim K names for their trio. KKK? That’s rich. Ha! Mr. West is nominated for two awards including Best Hip-Hop video (Mercy). It all goes down Thursday, September 6 at the Staples Center in LA where Drake and Rihanna both lead the pack of nominees.

Here’s something that Rozay did not expect. During his RapFix interview, he spoke on his admiration of Eric B just before the man himself made a surprise appearance. No joke. “From the music to the fashion to the way you carried yourself, it was always just Don status. From my wardrobe today, all your LP covers still inspire what I do today. Paid in Full, that’s #1.”

Gunplay accompanied the Bawse on MTV’s RapFix Live this afternoon. In typical fashion, Sway persuaded Gunplay to drop a free rhyme and he kindly accepted. Gunplay’s fire!

Last Friday, Curtis released his free digital LP, 5 (Murder By Numbers). Speaking with MTV, Fif explains the reasoning behind its release and his situation with Interscope. “What I’m releasing right now is a part of me wanting music out during the middle of the summer. I had a plan for myself: I wanted to have the new record come out during my birthday. I don’t really need label support for this project. It’s about the actual music, and I don’t think people […]

During yesterday’s

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[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1020229&w=540&h=350&fv=] For those still in the game, MTV2 aired round three last night with guests including Nick Cannon, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Biz Markie, radio personality Angie Martinez and more. Square up! Previously: Ep. 2