HHC’s online rap round-up…
By Richard Watson

With Halloween back to burn, the Wu got spooky. Ghostface kicked a blood-curdling ghost story – or at least some drivel about midgets and their “stubby hands” – on Jimmy Kimmel, and a Seven-inspired trailer dropped for the Ghost, Rae and Meth album that, despite being a mere half-idea a few weeks back, is now apparently dropping in December…

On the promotional grind for his new album, Rakim talked about Nas’s tribute record, parting ways with Dre (Ra refused to rap about killing people, the diva!) and watching Eric B lose a fight with a sheepskin coat. Also back in the spotlight – at least in his native Belize – was Shyne, who, fresh out of prison, made his first port of call a youth hostel. Well you don’t get bunk beds and table tennis at a strip club, do you?

Beanie Sigel released a track dissing Jay-Z for not making him a worldwide phenomenon and, allegedly, ousting him from his ‘Blueprint 3’ concert. Jigga took the abuse in stride, although presumably he also ensured that Phillies fan Beanie didn’t get through the turnstiles at Yankee Stadium, where he provided the World Series entertainment.

50 Cent sat down with BBC business boffin Evan Davis to talk about his new business book, rap beefs and the importance of raising your hand in team meetings. Who’d have guessed that we’d ever hear the cross-eyed bloke from Dragons’ Den mention Rick Ross? Also showcasing his financial smarts was Sean Price, shopping for tin foil and kale at his local supermarket, while Alchemist had some grocery-related tips off his own, demonstrating the ultimate cream cheese/bagel interface.

Finally, in a move that will hearten pre-MP3-era romantics, Edan will personally provide the artwork on 1000 vinyl copies of his new album. Mind you, if you want glitter it’s an extra two dollars…