What Does MC Lyte Think of Nicki Minaj?

Everybody and their momma got something to say about Onica but its very interesting to hear what respected female emcee, MC Lyte, has to say. Peep the vid below

The Cypher

The BET Hip Hop Awards will air in South Africa on Top TV this weekend. Yes, Lil Wayne has the most nominations. No, Gucci Mane didn't show up with another face tattoo. Yes, Mike Epps is the host and no, Willow and Jaden won't be doing their rendition of Bus' It Baby at the awards which were taped in Atlanta. Boohoo. All those things are great but what most people only ever look forward to is The Cypher. Treated in black and white, this is where the artists who don't really have major record label backing as well as some rap greats (Common, Black Thought etc) get to spit their 16s to DJ Premiere scratches. Two years ago, Nicki Minaj finally won some folks over - even though they scratched their heads at that cigarette move - when she was featured alongside Joe Budden, Buckshot and Crown Royyal. This year, The Cypher will feature the likes of Gilbere Forte (you know Dude did an air punch to Gilbere's inclusion, right?), Chris Sutton, XV and Jay Rock amongst others. So until we can see more footage, here's something for you to snack on:

2009 BET Hip Hop Awards "The Cypher" Crown Royyal, Nicki Minaj, Buckshot & Joe Budden from Crown Royyal on Vimeo.

"Monster" By Kanye West

The first instalment of G.O.O.D. Music Fridays sees Kanye West featuring Jay Z, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Bon Iver on this track called "Monster" . This is the first release after Kanye announced that he and Jay Z will be dropping a five-track album called Watch the Throne. Can't wait for that one, but till then here is "Monster".

Kanye West featuring Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver & Nicki Minaj - Monster by Hypetrak