With the South by Southwest festival only days away more big-time concerts are being announced. Fresh off the press, Shady Records have announced their “Shady 2.0 Showcase” highlighted by 50 Cent, who’ll be performing his 2004 classic Get Rich Or Die Tryin‘ in it’s entirety. Hosted by Sway, the lineup boasts a lineup that includes Slaughterhouse, Yelawolf, Big K.R.I.T., Action Bronson, Schoolboy Q, Don Trip, S.T.S. and The Foodchain. The massive event takes place on Friday, March 16th at the Austin Music Hall at 7 p.m. For those planning to be in attendance, sign up here for upcoming details to gain access.

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View the official flyer with details, after the jump…..

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I know we posted some footage from Jay-Z’s first Carnegie Hall concert, but Amex just put out some really dope visuals of his performance of “PSA.” Hopefully, they put out equally as good clips after their upcoming SXSW show with Hov.

(Blatantly jacked from Nigel D’s spot)

Related: Jay-Z Performs At Carnegie Hall With Nas And Alicia Keys (Video)
Jay-Z Teams Up With AMEX For SXSW 2012 Concert

The same cats who shot Vado’s “I See You” video helped Jimmy bring his “Letter to the Game” record to the small screen. Jomo included this track on his last mixtape, Vampire Life.

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“Creatively, as an artist, I think I’m in my Kanye West mode; you do whatever you wanna do and don’t give a ish what nobody got to say about it. It’s all about taking chances” – Lil Kim

Following an unforgettable interview during her first appearance, Lil’ Kim returns today on MTV’s RapFix Live. With her new single out and album on the way, Kim will catch up with Sway on everything good and bad. The New York theme continues as French Montana will also appear on today’s show following the announcement of his spot on the 2012 XXL Freshmen cover. Tune in as the show’s already started.

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With Swizz Beatz’ Haute Living album on hold, the “One Man Band Man” will be delivering new music in the form of a mixtape. While a release date or title has yet to be revealed, Swizzy tells MTV News that the first single will feature Harlem’s A$AP Rocky. You can also expect guest appearances from Nas, The Lox, DMX, and Rick Ross. Speaking of Ross, Swizz explains how the boss’ Rich Forever was the inspiration behind the upcoming project.

“When the Rick Ross mixtape [Rich Forever] came out that inspired me to do a mixtape because sometimes people need to get back into the element of what you do, since they see you doing so many different ventures. My first single is with me and A$AP Rocky. People have to know that you can take it back to the basics and keep it hip-hop and keep it fun and just do what made you the person that you are. That’s why I think this mixtape is important. I’m vibing with Nas on it, Rick Ross, DMX, The Lox, people that everybody’s like ‘Man, when are you guys gonna do a track together?’ and ‘When is this happening? I thought the mix tape was a great way to bring that to life. I know that everybody was looking for a whole album. But I’m a perfectionist and I felt like I just wanted to put some more finishing touches on it and figured I don’t have to rush anything.”

via MTV RapFix

Previously:
Swizz Beatz Ventures Into K-Pop: ‘I Want To Introduce It To The West’
Swizz Beatz On His Reebok Creative Director Role: “This Puts Me Up There With The Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfelds”

Following Kanye West’s womenswear show at Paris Fashion Week, many of the A-list celebrities and friends celebrated by go-karting and of course, the standard after-party. With A-Trak on the tables, Waka Flocka Flame performed his single “Round of Applause” for those lucky enough to get an invite. While it wasn’t captured on camera, Common also joined Waka and Mos Def on stage for a performance.

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Oh, and speaking of go-karting…Kanye and Kim Kardashian got cozy on a kart. Of course.
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After getting the single last year, Nitty Scott, MC returns with the remix to “Auntie Maria’s Crib.” For part two, Action Bronson and The Kid Daytona joins in on the Clay Hillman-produced cut.

New Music: Nitty Scott, MC Feat. Action Bronson & The Kid Daytona – “Auntie Maria’s Crib (Remix)” (prod. by Clay Hillman)

via Nitty Scott, MC

Previously:
Nitty Scott MC – “Tell Somebody” (Video)
Nitty Scott MC – “Auntie Maria’s Crib” (Video)

The biggest news in the sports world currently comes from the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and their current bounty scandal that’s made headlines since late last week. While many wait for the league to hand down what will be a severe punishment, Lil’ Wayne gives us his opinion on his hometown squad and what should happen to those involved.

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After the jump, watch official footage from YMCMB’s Grammy Party in Los Angeles….

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This Friday will mark the 15-year anniversary of the late great Notorious B.I.G.’s passing. This morning, Hot 97’s Rosenberg and K.Foxx had the chance to sit down with Biggie’s 18-year old daughter, T’yanna Wallace. With her mother Jan Jackson by her side, T’yanna who attends Penn State University speaks on memories of her iconic father, her career goals, and does she have any problems when it comes to dating. In part two of their sitdown, Jan speaks on the moment she found on B.I.G. passed, her special relationship with him, the movie Notorious, and the family’s relationship status with Faith Evans and Lil’ Kim.

A great watch indeed.

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Dev links up with Fabolous for some verbal intercourse in the video for “Kiss My Lips.” The lead single is off the Pop star’s debut, The Night the Sun Came Up, due on March 26.

Pre-order The Night the Sun Came Up on iTunes.