The MTV Video Music Awards are Tonight!!

The 2011 Video Music Awards Air on MTV tonight at 9/8 central, and Gangstas Use Emoticons will be live tweeting the entire show, starting with the 8/7 preshow.  I, DJ Hourglass, promise to keep you up to date with all of the great moments and foolishness that is sure to occur.  It's only 2:30 and Lil Mama's already starting.  If I see her on stage like last year, I will be on the floor.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter @DJHourglass and @GsUseEmoticons to join in on the festivities!

Hit the jump to see a list of performers for tonight.

New Music Video: Beyoncé: 1+1

This is one of my favorite tracks on 4 mainly due to the raw emotion that she pours into the song.  I do cringe when I hear her sing "algeba" instead of "algebra," but I'll give her a pass because the song is so beautiful.  Check out the video for "1+1" below, which is rumored to be one of many sets of visuals from the 4 album to come.

Got Beef? Lil Wayne Disses Jay-Z in New Carter IV Track

Back in January, eyebrows were raised a little when Jay-Z seemed to take a subtle jab at Lil Wayne and the Young Money Cash Money empire when he said the following on the "Watch The Throne" track H.A.M. with Kanye West:

"Like these rappers rap about all that shit that I do really/I'm like really, half a billy nigga really? You got Baby money/Keep it real with niggas/Niggas ain't got my lady money..."

Lil Wayne was interviewed about the possible diss and had this to say:

"Actually, the subject that he's talking about in that line, I can't box with the god. I'd be the first one to tell you that, given my wit, and the type of person that I am, I'd capitalize and I'd play off of it."

Seems like Weezy's had a change of heart since then.  His track It's Good with Drake and Jadakiss has leaked, and Lil' Wayne's disses are anything but subtle.

Listen to the track after the jump.

Beyoncé x The Roots on Jimmy Fallon LIve

With a little help from the Roots, Beyoncé switches it up a bit as she performs "Best Thing I Never Had."  I'm feelin' it.

Shouts to GoWhereHipHop.

Click here to see the music video for Best Thing I Never Had.

Thank You YouTube for... Flash Mobs

I saw this yesterday, and I think it's a fun way to start off the morning.  Hit the comments to help me schedule a Gangstas Use Emoticons flash mob.  I'm thinking Big Sean's "Dance (A$$)" right outside the liquor store on Friday. Down?

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio: Volume 2

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack!!!!

The mouse says:  :-O

That's Gangsta.

DJ Bankhead Presents: Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Volume 2 which includes the likes of Pusha T, Wale, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Lupe Fiasco, CyHi The Prynce, Kendrick Lamar, Bun B, and more.  Last go round, it was a celebration, but this mix is grittier.  There are a few party songs and a nice R&B groove as well, so get ready for a good time.  This DJ has moved on to at least 1st Grade this time.

To catch the first edition, click here!

Hit the jump for the mix and tracklist:

Beyonce - Best Thing I Never Had [Music Video]