On Friday night, early-aughts Harlem rap conglomerate the Diplomats—Cam'ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Freekey Zekey, and various B-teamers—will assemble at Hammerstein Ballroom for their first full concert since reforming this summer. Naturally, the night will belong to newly reconciled frenemies and Dipset founders Killa Cam and the "Capo" (as Jones is known). Yet the pair and their Twin Tower–size egos could be challenged for "most important person in the room" status by someone who isn't, technically speaking, an official member. That would be Vado, the Cam'ron sidekick who has risen from relative obscurity to become one of New York rap's most potent forces... More >>>