To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their beloved Air Force One sneakers, Nike has teamed up with hip-hop heavyweights Rakim, Kanye West, Nas and KRS-One for the video "Classic (Better Than I’ve Ever Been)." The song was originally produced by Rick Rubin, but the track in the clip above is a DJ Premier remix, who also brought Rakim onboard.

As for the video itself? Classic. While the whole concept could’ve easily come across like a sneaker commercial, Nike was wise enough to step back and let the artists run the show. From the opening sequence of Premier assembling the mix, to all four MC’s rhyming wild (special shout-out to Rakim, who flows like it’s ‘87, not ‘07), it’s must-see footage for hip-hop fans and sneakerheads everywhere.

And while we’re on the "classic" tip, it looks like Hova has found a higher calling: ushering in old-school heroes at the Hall of Fame. Billboard says Jay-Z will induct Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five into the Rock Hall on March 12. Other "ushers" include: Eddie Vedder (R.E.M.), Zach de la Rocha (Patti Smith), and Keith Richards (the Ronettes).

Watch VH1 Classic to see the whole thing live.

- Sienna Miller claims that drugs are "f*** loads of fun." She’s saying this in public? Is she high or something? [A Socialite's Life]

- Christina Aguilera goes from looking like she’s from the ’50s to looking like she’s in her 50’s. [Dlisted]

- Does a leaked video of Trina simulating sex on stage before she became a rapper really qualify as a skeleton from her closet? Seems more like an early look at her business model. [Rhymes With Snitch]

- Being a celebrity dad means never having to live vicariously through your child’s sporting events, school plays and report cards. [Just Jared]

- Britney Spears reportedly deemed herself "the Antichrist" last week in rehab. Come on Brit, tell us something we don’t already know. [Best Week Ever]

It’s always great javascriptwhen artists are blown away by their latest work. Bruce Springsteen was knocked-out when he finished cutting the track for “Born To Run,” and you recall how Brandon Flowers crowed about the Killers music on Sam’s Town last year. Well, after writing some songs for the new Coldplay disc (which is said to sound different than old Coldplay discs), Chris Martin proclaims the guys have concocted a tune that’s “basically genius.” Someone call the MacArthur Foundation, and let’s get Apple’s dad some of that smart-guy grant money.

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As a result of last year’s phone-throwing tantrum, Naomi Campbell was sentenced to community service. And now we know what she’ll be doing to help society: custodial work inside of a city facility for five days. This is the most humiliating punishment Naomi could possibly face, since she’s going to look so fat next to that slender, graceful broom! Click the picture on the left to see why Naomi will never live up to the standard of beauty set by the cruel, cruel world of janitorial supplies.

Besides, as you can see below in shots from Friday’s NAACP image awards, Naomi tends to surround herself with people who are, ahem, bigger than she is (here’s looking at you, Ty Ty!). [New York Daily News]

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He still hasn’t found what he’s looking for - so now he’s looking at publishing. Announcing plans to guest-edit July’s Vanity Fair, U2 front man Bono told The New York Times, “I want this to be a best-selling issue . . . I want to make a hit record.” The magazine content is slated to feature Africa, as the peripatetic Irishman attempts to re-brand the continent in an effort to spotlight debt relief, and discuss poverty, and investigate AIDS. He also recommended changing the magazine’s title to Fair Vanity, which editor Graydon Carter agreed to as long as Bono’s band switched its name to “2U.” So that’s not happening.

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The New York Daily News is reporting that Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie’s capacity to counsel campers on an upcoming season of The Simple Life is being questioned by the Foundation for Jewish Camping. A recent web post from Courtney Love supposedly  claims that a "white powder" was present at Paris’ recent birthday party. Apparently when Courtney Love speaks, the Foundation for Jewish Camping listens — Courtney’s suggestion of Paris’ drug use has FJC’s Jerry Silverman skeptical. Not Paris’ DUI arrest. Not her casual tossing of racial epithets. Not even her exhaustively documented chemical romance. But hearsay from Courtney Love, whose perma-haze must make her among the least reputable sources on the planet. I’d believe what Baby Luv had to say before I believed Courtney and Baby Love is a kinkajou.  [New York Daily News]

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Biker Romp ‘Wild Hogs’ Debuts at No. 1
Travolta, Tim Allen and Martin Lawerence rode to the top spot at the box office with an estimated $38 million. [E! News]

John Belushi, 25 Years Gone
Drug overdose killed the actor-comedian 25 years ago today. [CNN]

Jackson Charging $3,500 for 30 Seconds
Guests at VIP party paid big bucks to spend 30 seconds to one minute each with the King of Pop. [Yahoo!]

Elizabeth Hurley, Spouse Arrive In India
Hurley and her husband, Arun Nayar, arrived Monday to kick off the next leg of their nuptial celebrations. [MSN]

How Hollywood Hooks Up
Kim Kardashian, Brooke Hogan and other celebs spill how they like to get down. Watch! [Us Online]

Now and then our Tour Survival Guide will check in with rockers about life on the road. Here’s Razorlight’s Andy Burrows talking blisters, bushes and beer.

Real rockers don’t tour without their PJs…
To be honest, we do tend to pass out. Lots of times I wake up with everything on, even the scarf. But even if you’re quite drunk it’s nice to wake up in your pajamas, so we always have them around…

Put down the beer, stay out of the bushes…
The other week in Munich, after too many Heinekens, I jumped into a thorn bush. I messed up my elbow and had to have stitches. My mum rang the next day and there was a big thing in the English tabloids about it. I couldn’t believe that anybody had bothered to write about my elbow.

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- Don’t worry if you missed out on the White Rapper finale party in Brooklyn. Some bloggers did the work for you. [Thighs Wide Shut and Idolator]

- If you still can’t get enough of White Rapper, check out this VSPOT clip of Serch and the Ego Trip guys debating the man of mystery that is John Brown.

- Anyone hear any good radio this week? [Crunk + Disorderly]

- Plans for a Ron Jeremy Madame Tussaud’s statue are put on ice. There just wasn’t enough wax. [The Post Chronicle]

- There’s a goal behind Dice Undisputed, says its star, Andrew Dice Clay: "My professional aim is to come out of retirement. Although I never really retired." Complex! [New York Post]

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It’s down to the King of the ‘Burbs and White Rapper’s ambassador from the South:

Who will reign supreme? The anticipation must be killing you…the show aired days ago!

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