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November 20/08   November 20th - Today's Audio & Video
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    Only two new music videos hit the internet today and one is from a guy currently in prison. Prodigy of Mobb Deep releases his new video for the track “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” and Keri Hilson gets Lil Wayne to help for her new "Turnin Me On" video. Leading today's new videos is Snoop Dogg making an appearance on the Martha Stewart show, Stat Quo talking about leaving Eminem and Dre plus Ludacris with a new commercial for his upcoming album. Kanye West sat down with MTV to discuss everything from his influences and new single to how he feels about the current state of hip hop and pop music. Big Boi makes an appearance on the Chelsea Lately show, The Game continues to tour Africa and Joe Budden continues his highly popular Joe Budden TV. Finishing up today’s video is a new promo for Angie Martinez’s show featuring LL Cool J and Common talks to school children.

    A new Lil Wayne song hits the net from the upcoming mixtape ‘The Drought Is Over – Part 6’ while Weezy also joins Jim Jones and Twista for a new take on Swagga. Common’s “Been Pimpin,Cassidy and AZ say “Knowledge Is Power” and DJ Drama enlists Snoop and Akon to go “Day Dreaming.” Finishing up today’s new songs are tracks from Rick Ross and Kevin Rudolf plus Young Chris releases his 18th verse.

    Check them all out below!

Music Videos

Keri Hilson ft. Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
Prodigy - Ill Sleep When Im Dead

Videos

Snoop Dogg - On Martha Stewart
Stat Quo - Talks Leaving Shady / Aftermath
Ludacris - Theater Of The Mind (Commercial)
Kanye West - Talks Hip Hop
Kanye West - Talks About His Influences
Kanye West - Talks "Heartless"
Kanye West - Talks Pop Music
Notorious Movie - Behind THe Scenes
Big Boi - On Chelsea Lately
The Game - Tour In Africa (part 2)
The Game - Tour In Africa (part 3)
Joe Budden - Isn't Ignorant
Joe Budden - Eat's Pork, Gets Sidetracked
LL Cool J - Angie Martinez Promo
Common - Talks To School Children

Audio

Lil Wayne - Best Thing
Jim Jones ft. Lil Wayne, Twista, Noe - Jackin Swagga From Us
Common - Ive Been Pimpn
DJ Drama ft. Snoop Dogg, Akon - Day Dreaming
Kevin Rudolf ft. Rick Ross - Welcome To The World
AZ ft. Cassidy - Knowledge Is Freedom
Young Chris - Verse 18 (30 Verses, 30 Days)


November 20/08   Luda Gives Provides Thanksgiving To Those In Need
Ludacris
    Ludacris will help provide Thanksgiving dinner to the underprivileged this weekend. With his foundation's "LudaCares" program, Luda will help distribute turkeys and pies to people in the Atlanta area. "This is the foundation's sixth year giving away turkeys and distributing food boxes for Thanksgiving," Ludacris revealed. "I especially look forward to this time of year because it allows me directly touch the people we are trying to help."

    In related news, Ludacris is on a promational tour for his upcoming new album "Theater Of The Mind." After a recent appearances and performance on MTV's "TRL" finale, Ludacris has now released a new commercial [watch here] for his album. The commercial features Luda and all the people on his album in a police type line up [watch it now] "Theater Of The Mind" hits stores on November 24th.


November 20/08   T.I. Takes The Stand, Works With Bon Jovi
T.I.
    T.I. will take the stand tomorrow (11/21) to testify in the trial for the 2006 murder of his assistant and friend, Philant Johnson. TIP will give his account of events the night Johnson was killed in a gun battle after a show he performed at. Hosea Thomas is accused of the murder after he allegedly fired at two vans carrying T.I.'s entourage on I-75 in Cincinnati.

    In related news, in efforts to constantly expand his resume, T.I. will reportedly work with Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on a new project, Sambora revealed in a recent interview. The legendary guitarist didn't any more details on the project although many people think he's referring to an upcoming "greatest hits" album from Bon Jovi which reportedly will include new material.


November 20/08   The Roots Are Fine After Tour Bus Crash In Paris
Rap
    The Roots are ok after the group's tour bus crashed while traveling throughout Paris, France last night. The legendary group's drummer, ?uestlove, told OkayPlayer "In reality the crash was all of about 7 seconds," continuing, "But to do a 360 on the highway and end up ramped up (the van that crashed into ours was UNDER our double decker bus) in the air....is....well...a frigging miracle."

    In related news, as we previously reported [more here] The Roots recently announced that they were going to retire in March of next year. In the mean time the group will serve as the house band for the new Jimmy Fallon show. Jimmy Fallon is taking over Conan O'Brien's spot when O'Brien takes over Jay Leno's spot.


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