When J first sent me this with “fan video” in the title, I expected to see a corny video. But I was surprised by how ridiculously fresh it is. The M.I.A. scene is genius.

“John, you’re bugging the f*ck out, man” – Diddy

Diddy gives his $.02 on John McCain’s choice of Sarah Palin as V.P. choice. He makes a solid point without even mentioning the myriad scandals that are about to unfold in the coming days and weeks. America, get your popcorn and soda ready. This election cycle is about to get very exciting.

Oh, and in case you found the video confusing, here’s what Diddy was trying to say.

This is pretty dope for a lo-fi, almost Rik Cordero-esque video. My only gripe is that the guy who plays Lupe looks more like Nick Cannon.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Rizoh’s Radio 32 — a hip-hop playlist meticulously designed to keep you entertained at home, gym, or on the long commute to work.

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To quote one of the songs on RR 32, Stay Up.

Ill Bill – “Society is Brainwashed”
Produced by: DJ Premier

Another one from Ill Bill’s The Hour of Reprisal. This one finds Bill teaming up with the legendary DJ Premier. Consult the tracklisting for Bill’s new album after the gap.
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Here’s the music clip for Reks’ “Money on the Ave” alongside Skyzoo. It’s not the best cut on Grey Hairs but it’s well worth your 5 minutes.

Judging from the words of my boy Shea Serrano of the Houston Press, Z-Ro’s Crack just might be as intoxicating as the title suggests. Shea and several others were given a taste (excuse the pun) of the Crack last night at Dave & Buster’s.

Here’s his incredibly entertaining and incisive take on the Crack listening session.

“Life changing” is how Kanye simply described his experience at last night’s Democratic convention. Proceed for pictures of Kanye with Michelle Obama and Joe Biden, as well as a few other Kodak moments from the convention.
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