DMX returned to The Garden last night as a special guest on Alicia Keys’ Girl On Fire Tour. Here’s a 30 second clip of him performing “Ruff Ryders Anthem” and “Party Up”.

After the world got to read Jay-Z’s “Open Letter”, Swizz Beatz called Hot 97 and spoke on how the session came out about. Ebro on the track?

To whom it may concern. Produced by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, Hov touches on his recent events from his controversial trip to Cuba to his Brooklyn Nets share. Listen up dweebs. life+times

Swizzy and Aubrey were in the studio the other day recording music. Timbo and Hov swung by as well. No word exactly what was recorded,

Swizz Beatz and Shaq were at the Project Trade Show in Las Vegas this week to help reintroduce Reebok’s Shaq Attack and Shaqnosis. The kicks hit retailers April 19th and July 19th respectively. UPDATE: Got mine. Ha! Shouts to Scott & Wayno

Last night, Waka packed B.B. Kings for a benefit concert to help raise money for victims of Super Storm Sandy. Here’s X‘s recap of the show including guests Maino, Swizz Beatz

When it comes to business, Swizz is a monster. Yesterday, the mogul announced he will be partnering with Monster Cable Inc. as an investor and board member. Says chief executive, Noel Lee: “Swizz will advise us on our creative direction, product design and our marketing. We’ll be looking to him to tell us what’s next. He’s the real deal. He doesn’t get involved in something unless he believes in it.” Swizzy adds: “I analyzed and studied the company for a couple of years. […]

With Scoop DeVille’s production, Jimmy and Swizzy put the pedal to the medal on this new track. Someone should have pumped the brakes on this one. dsom

In typical fashion, 106 & Park ushered in the new year with their celebration for viewers at home. Above, A$AP hits the stage for “Goldie” and “Fuckin Problems”. After the jump, Trinidad James performs “All Gold Everything” and check out interviews from  T.I., B.o.B., Meek Mill, Swizz Beatz, MGK and French Montana.

Swizz Beatz recently appeared on DJ Whoo Kid’s Whoolywood Shuffle. Swizzy spoke on his interest in art, speaker blowing, his samples used, praised 50 Cent’s “My Life” single and addressed if a Ruff Ryders reunion is necessary. Everyday Christmas.