Video: Mike Vick Returns To The NFL

Here’s the footage of Mike Vick returning to play in his first NFL game in two years; a preason game but an NFL game regardless. After serving 18 months in prison for charges stemming from the illegal dog fight ring he financed. Vick, although only in the game for six plays, looked pretty decent. He completed all four of his pass attempts for 19 yards, ran for one yard on one rush attempt and even played wide receiver for one play – no catch though. We’ll see how he progresses for the rest of the preseason.

Memphis Bleek Blames Timbaland’s Camp For ‘BP3′ Leaks; Speaks On The “New” Jay-Z

In less than a week four Jay-Z tracks have leaked on the net (‘Off That,’ ‘Reminder,’ ‘Venus vs. Mars,’ & ‘Ghetto Techno’); three of which will appear on Jay-Z’s upcoming album ‘The Blueprint 3″ and the fourth, ‘Ghetto Techno,’ a BP3 leftover, all tracks have one major coincidence. All four tracks were produced by Timbaland.  The net has already heavily speculated that Timbaland or his circle is responsible but here is what Memphis Bleek, someone directly linked to Jigga, has to say on the matter:

“Man , you know where that’s coming from. That’s Timbo’s camp. Somebody is playin’ dirty. It’s cool though. I like to see the people’s opinions. I’ve been reading the comments on Jay’s records saying that the beats don’t sound like this or that. I think they just set the bar too high for my guy.”

Bleek also goes on to speak on bloggers negative reactions and comments to the leaks tracks and even talks about Jay-Z’s evolution of flow and subject matter:

“A couple of years back, I had asked Jay why he doesn’t make another “Big Pimpin.” This was like four years ago when I asked him this and his answer to me was ‘Why would I do that?’ “Big Pimpin” is already made. So then, I didn’t understand what he meant by that and I’m like so what, I would just make six of those and ride it to the end of the wave. But he’s right because if you make four more of those records, then the original won’t be hot anymore. You have to move on to the next wave and I think that people want him to stay Reasonable Doubt, Volume 2, Blueprint Jay. He’s not that guy anymore, he’s outta here.”

Props: HHW

Too Short Busted For DUI…Again

Bay area rapper, Too Short , was arrested early Thursday morning in Las Vegas, NV on DUI charges.

It is reported that at approximately 4:00 a.m. Too Short was arrested after Las Vegas Metro Police saw the rapper speeding. After being pulled Short Dog over, police discovered that he was under the influence of alcohol and was in pessesion of a small amount of marijuana; which was found in his car.

Just three months ago, Too Short  was arrested for the same exact charge in…Las Vegas. He is reportedly still behind bars.

Video: Raekwon Performs Live At Rooftop Listening Event

Ms. Drama get’s Raekwon up close and personal at a Rooftop Listening event in NYC. See the Chef at work preforming some of his greatest hits as well as his new joints from the album. This is a MUST SEE for Raekwon fans. Plus the Chef explains why he is ready to move on and let the past be the past.

Props: X

Jay-Z Wants To ‘Leave A Footprint’ In Hollywood

“I do. I do,” Jay insisted about whether he still wants to make movies in the future. “I’m taking my time. It may seem like it’s taking forever, but when I do, it’s gonna be something added to the genre. I just don’t wanna do a couple movies and be gone. I want it to be something that’s really important, so I’m taking my time with it. Hopefully when I arrive [in Hollywood], I can leave a footprint.”

Props: MTV’s Mixtape Daily

Video: Jay-Z Brought Out By Big Daddy Kane For His First Performance

Here’s footage of a young Jay-Z performing on stage for a crowd for the first time. Big Daddy Kane gives Jigga his time to shine while he takes a breather…this is part of MTV’s ‘The J to Z of Jay-Z’ series of segments.

Audio: Jay-Z – “Ghetto Techno” (Not On Blueprint 3)

Here is a Jigga track that hit the net and will not be on The Blueprint 3 LP.

Jay-Z – “Ghetto Techno” (Not On The Blueprint 3)

Tagless version: Jay-Z – Ghetto Techno [Not On BP3]

Props: Piff Avenue & ThaEmbacy

Mixtape: DJ Drama & Tony Yayo – “Gangsta Paradise” Gangsta Grillz

Yayo drops his Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama…”Gangsta Paradise.”

Download: DJ Drama & Tony Yayo – Gangsta Paradise (Gangsta Grillz Mixtape)

Tracklisting after the jump

Audio: Ma$e – “Radio”

“Pastor” Mason continues to drop tracks…this one is called “Stab Fat Joe“ …I mean “Radio.”

Ma$e – Radio

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Video: Nardwaur Vs. Nas

Ha! Nas looks a bit too “elevated” to carry on this interview.  Nardwaur chops it up with Nasir and gets Nas-talgic.