-Babyface testifies on the "Wake Up" song which Clear Channel clearly shut down because of their owner's relationship with Bush.

-Since this is The Rap Up, not Blackwallstreet.com, I won't post the alternate cover for Doctor's Advocate. Go to the other Rap-Up for that.

-The hip-hop 'stunt man' who shall not be named strikes again.

-R.Kelly's employee claims that the Pied Piper pulled a Suge Knight on him.

-Not surprisingly, 21 hip-hop artists turn their backs on Jacb the Jeweler. hat list doesn't include Busta Rhymes and Diddy.

-Listening to music may raise productivity. No, not that kind of productivity.