New Video: Wale’s new “Pretty Girls” video just debuted on 106 & Park, and now he’s fielding criticism on twitter. Why do you think? The girls look model-ish, but maybe not as flavorful as, say…in a Petey Pablo video. I’d say if anything, it’s a bit odd that there isn’t more girl in the clip overall. Especially given the title.

UPDATE: Perhaps in response, Wale posted his other new video “My Sweetie”….

Wale – My Sweetie (directed by tabi Bonney) from tabi Bonney on Vimeo.

I kinda like it…the song is like go-go samba, lol.
Moving on…Kid Cudi and Green Lantern put together a mixtape (featuring Cudi, Chromeo, Atrak’s Duck Sauce, and more) to coincide with this Sunday’s debut of Cudi’s HBO series “How To Make It In America.” (here’s the first episode)

New Mixtape: Kid Cudi x DJ Green Lantern x Broke Mogul present How to Make It In America, The Mixtape (Download link) (Thanks to Legend/OS) (Tracklisting after the jump)

And finally, Pill leaked a first song off his upcoming album 1140: The Overdose

New Music: Pill “Thoughts” (download link)

After the jump, the Kid Cudi mixtape tracklisting, and a Pill freestyle clip…

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(Questlove spinning at J.Dilla Tribute event at The Bell House | Brooklyn NYC | Feb 6, 2010)

Mikey: Feb 7th will forever be a somber and bittersweet day in Hip-Hop. The day marks the passing of the late Big Pun and the birthday of the also deceased J-Dilla. These two Hip-Hop figures both in their own respect were responsible for influencing some many and creating their own lanes in the game. Here are a few reminders of the greatness that Big Pun and J-Dilla brought to Hip-Hop. (RIP Big Pun & J-Dilla)

New Music: Big Pun “Dream Shatterer (Cookin Soul remix)” (Download Link)

New Music: Big Pun “Resurrection” (Prod. by Sean C & LV) (thanks to Riggs)

Available for download on itunes, all proceeds will go towards Big Pun’s family.

DOWNLOAD: Cookin Soul x Big Pun x J Dilla = Big Dilla (Mixtape) (presented by 2DopeBoyz)

Link: DJ KAST ONE – FEEL GOOD SUNDAYS – BIG PUN TRIBUTE MIX.

Link: Peter Rosenberg – A Complete Big Pun Retrospective

(Combat Jack and Peter Rosenberg Discuss Big Pun  / Big Dilla mixtape cover and track listing after the jump)

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Mikey: Diddy definitely had Super Bowl Weekend locked in Miami where he hosted 7 Different  parties over the course of 4 days. HHNM posted some footage of his party at Mia at Biscayne. (shouts to Maggie/Bad Boy)

“The mogul is joined by Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Biz Markie, Big Tigger, DJ Khaled, Red cafe, DJ Stevie J and more. He also premieres a new track (I’m guessing Dirty Money) called ‘Hello, Good Morning’ at the 1:40 mark.” – HHNM

(Diddy’s Super Bowl Weekend Trailer after the jump)

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omg….I almost didn’t click play on this video for precisely the same reason that Funny or Die made this….but I’m glad I did. I love when others reinforce my own inner cynicism. Tells me that I’m not alone.

Drake performed at a body-deodorant sponsored party during Superbowl week. For more videos, check YouHeardThatNew (via AllThings-Fresh)

But he also announced his new solo concert dates for his new “Campus Consciousness Tour“…which sounds like a celibacy-advocacy campaign, but it will actually be Drake, with opening acts “K-OS, a Canadian rapper and singer/songwriter, and Francis & The Lights, a synth-pop band based in New York City.”
(Wait…the press release says its also called “The Away from Home Tour,” but that’s not actually an improvement.)

Full tour dates after the jump….

Related: Mr. X had an unreleased Drake verse for the song “Overdose” (download link)

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Mikey: With less than 24 hours left until Weezy must turn himself to serve a 1 year bid in prison (Rikers Island), MTV News went in depth to find out what his new life will be like behind bars. It’s expected with good behavior Wayne will only have to serve 8 months. (thanks J-Rod)

What Lil Wayne can expect in Jail

1. Wake up at 4am for breakfast
2. For remainder of the day, Wayne has option of recreation & religious study
3. Weezy will have a DVD Player and be able to watch network television (no cable)
4. No Ipod
5. Doesn’t have to cut his hair

“Hip-Hop cop” Derrick Parker told MTV News. “While he’s in jail, it’s a matter of fact they may not put him with the general population because of who he is and his popularity. They might lock him down and let him come out with a supervisor and stuff like that [when he's] in the main area — but he’s definitely going to be treated differently.”

(Weezy and BG at Dolce in Miami 2/7/10 for Wayne’s Going Away Party via Julia Beverly)

More pics after the jump

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The homie Joeyie pointed out how surreal this Superbowl commercial was and because it was so short, it almost made you wonder…wait, did that just happen? Well, a few years back, David Letterman had a similar ad with just him and Oprah, but obviously with all the Late Night Talk Show wars, this is a major coup…and a brilliant move. Except….without Conan too, its just not the same.

Turns out, the Late Show team had to sneak Jay Leno into their studio in disguise, and that they desperately wanted Conan, but according to Nikki Finke, his reps said “they had too much going on to consider it.” Booo!

Genius Moment deferred : (

In related news: there are reports that Conan O’Brien and Fox are moving towards a deal. Conan would probably take a paycut, meanwhile Fox would approach the show like a syndication…that means that not all the Fox affiliates will air Conan at the same time, or at all…in the beginning.

They Reminisce Over Ye from jeff on Vimeo.

First off, I’d like to say, Eric and Jeff….its good to see you guys back. We missed you. But I’m glad you came back in rare form too….(because it would be awkward if after all this time, the first clip was a snoozer. I’m just saying.)

In “They Reminisce Over Ye,” The ‘Thals indulge in their closet rapper fantasies….with an ode to Kanye and a diss to Taylor Swift.

“You took away our Crazies, and now we’re crazy broke. You’re the grinch who stole rap. (Taylor hates white folks)…but you’re color by numbers, Mr. West is a Warhol…”

Love the chorus too….Reminds me of those genius Eli Porter remixes.

Related: Kanye vs. Taylor Swift, a recap

(Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil Wayne, Birdman, & Jay Sean “I Made It (Cash Money Heroes)” video via Rap-Up)

New Music: Gucci Mane featt. Pharrell “Nah Nigga (Tags)”  (Download Link)
Off DJ Trill OG’s The South Tape mixtape. (via TrapsNTrunks)

New Music: CNN Feat. Raekwon “Luther” (Download Link)
The untagged, CDQ version (via 57thave)

New Music: Rick Ross feat. Birdman & Lil Wayne “Veteran’s Day” (prod. by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) (Download Link)
Supposedly off Ross’ forthcoming album, Teflon Don (via NMC)

(OnSmash’s Video recap of DJ Green Lantern & Styles P’s Green Ghost Project Album Release Party after the jump)

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Mikey: While down in MIA, Diddy takes a minute to talk that sh*t and spit his verse from Waka Flocka Flame’s “O Let’s Do It (Remix)”. Directed by Spiff TV. (Props to Dre)