Kanye opens up about his mom’s death.

>>The Real takes a look at T.I. from the feds’ eyes [The Real]

>>Scarface – Made preview. [Boo Goo Doo Boom]

>>Format Mag just threw up an interesting Clipse interview. They discuss their Columbia deal, American Gangster, among other things. [Format]

>>Styles P ft. Black Thought – “Cause I’m Black” [Nah Right]

>>Snoop Dogg jumps on the reality show bandwagon. [Hip-Hop Crunch]

>>Paul Wall’s Christmas grill special. [Def Sounds]

>>Is Def Jam’s rarities compilation, which includes “Where Y’all At” and “The N,” really that rare? [About]

>>08 Presidential Race update: Obama eclipses Hillary in Iowa. [ABC]

>>If anyone plans on sending me a present this holiday season, here’s what I want for Christmas. [Amazon] [Thanks, James]

>>Now this is bad news for men everywhere. [Metro]