You know I had to do it right?! R.I.P. Jimmy.

Common and Khaled checked in by phone but Just Blaze actually stopped by the East Village Radio studios to close out YN’s second episode of his Keep It Thoro program. Mr. Smith talked about being paid to party, his Master of The Mix reality show, Saigon’s upcoming mixtape and he even freestyled over some of his beats. Fun times! Bonus: Peep whole show here and playlist.

An hour before YN signed off, DJ Khaled gave him a buzz. “The Mogul” reflected on 2011, cracking the Rap Radar year-end lists, platinum plaques, and his Grammy nomination.

Common called the Yellowest Nigga Alive this evening on his Keep It Thoro show. He spoke on cracking our top three Best Albums list, Drake and Serena Williams.

To commemorate the release of Rich Forever, our own YN is back with East Village Radio with his new show and a special #RozayRadio edition. The Bawse himself will be calling in as well. UPDATE: If you missed the show, no worries. Listen here.

[vodpod id=Video.15838301&w=540&h=350&fv=] Here’s the final chapter from YN’s sitdown with YJ. Here, he speaks on what TM103 means to him, the process behind the album, why he chose “F.A.M.E.” as a single and more. Directed by BAM. TM103 in stores today. Previously: Chapter 1: The Documentary | Chapter 2: The Journey

[vodpod id=Video.15815217&w=540&h=350&fv=] Hours before Young Jeezy’s NYC screening of Hustlerz Ambition, Elliott caught up with Da Snowman at the Landmark Theatre. The sitdown will be broken up in three parts, but here’s a snippet of their conversation. Directed By Any Means.

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Jay-Z’s Blueprint,  The Source pays homage with the cover dedicated to his groundbreaking album. The main feature was written by YN and hits newsstands on September 20th. “After his classic 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt, ignited the streets, dazzled the critics, but didn’t move enough units, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter scrapped his bad marketing plan for a one-album discography and decided to drop a new masterful work each and every year. He emerged center stage with a […]

If you haven’t picked up the latest issue of RESPECT., DJ Khaled’s interview is now available online. Peruse the feature after the jump and cop We The Best Forever tomorrow.

YN Back. After appearing two weeks ago, our very own Elliott Wilson returns to East Village Radio to commemorate his RESPECT. cover with a two hour set of Odd Future’s music. #Swag Go Here And Click On-Demand Archive

[vodpod id=Video.11664380&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last week, YN took over East Village Radio. Here’s visuals of what went down courtesy of Aristotle. Listen to the show in full here. He’s everywhere, y’all never there. karmaloop

[vodpod id=Video.11623573&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] YN (that stands for Yellow Nigga, guys) was recently in the hot seat with Ms. Drama. Elliott speaks on how we filter content on the site, XXL, and his relationship with Jay-Z and Eminem. Part two after the jump.

Our very own YN took over East Village Radio for two hours today. Wondering what he had to say and play? Go here and click on the on-demand archive.

[vodpod id=Video.9170952&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D654612%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A654612] Rap Radar invaded 1515 Broadway again as YN sat alongside Sway on the RapFix Live couch. Elliott spoke on Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″s Bad Meets Evil project, revealed the new RESPECT. cover, and gave advice to upstarts.

Not only is Bonsu Thompson, the Editor-In-Chief of The Source, he’s also the guy that gave me my biggest break. Long story, read about it here. Anyway for Al Lindstrom’s series, Bezo speaks on his early years at XXL and YN’s mission to overthrow The Source.

[vodpod id=Video.5964177&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Sumit of HHC caught up with Rap Radar’s top dogs YN and B.Dot at SXSW in Austin, Texas. They speak on the highlights of running the site over the past two years, B.Dot’s transition from print to the Internet, why YN didn’t get the Sirius Radio gig and more.

At Prohibit clothing boutique last night in NY’s Lower East Side, Dom Kennedy held a listening session for his latest mixtape, The Original Dom Kennedy. Elliott was the master of ceremonies and held things down before passing the mic to Mr. Kennedy. If you missed out, here’s what went down. Flicks: Madbury Club x Goodfella Media

[vodpod id=Video.5679877&w=540&h=350&fv=p%3D5296%26c%3D449330%26s%3D1200876%26tbid%3D9861%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] YN woke up early this morning and returned to NY’s Power 105.1. Once again, he spoke on the new issue of RESPECT., artists to look out for this summer, and Nas. Why can’t we be friends? Ha!

[vodpod id=Video.5672605&w=425&h=350&fv=p%3D5296%26c%3D455157%26l%3D224739%26s%3D1200002%26tbid%3D207%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] Elliott appeared on NY’s Power 105.1 Live Stream this morning with Breakfast Club hosts: DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne Tha God. YN celebrated the latest release of RESPECT. and fielded questions from the Twitterverse. He’ll be back on tomorrow morning as well. Tune in.

All Photos: DeAndre DaCosta So about last night: I officially kissed the 30s goodbye at the Spotted Pig with my family and a select few friends and colleagues. Yup, the food and that open bar was something special (My aching dome piece!). Anyways, special thanks to Shirea Carroll a.k.a. Ms Invite Only, my lovely wife Danamo, photographer DeAndre DaCosta and young H.O. for breakin’ my 100% rapper free rule. I forgive ya! Ha!