The Hova juggernaut made it’s way to Baltimore this week, so the troops were rounded up for a warm welcome back to Charm City.

Jay-Z’s official tour DJ, Neil Armstrong, and Chad Hugo catching a view of the city.

Neil twitters via the kneeling chair. I swear, it’s great for one’s posture.

Lugging around a giant bag of cold remedies from Rite Aid.

That evening we made our way to Scottie B (Unruly Records) and Cullen Stalin’s (Tax Lo) weekly No Rule party at the Metro Gallery. Pharrell came through as well.

Trouble And Bass follow up Emyd’s (Crossfaded Bacon) set at No Rule.

The next night Jay-Z stormed through a sold-out 1st Mariner Arena, with Bleek at his side.

Pharrell hops on stage to back up Jay.

Neil and the band throw their diamonds to the sky.

Myself and the always-exquisite Hilary at Red Maple following the show for Always Dope’s Tuesday weekly.
Thanks to Hilary, Mick, Chris, Mike, Chad, Neil, and Fam-lay for making the last few days a blast!