Police are exploring a possible connection between Fabolous and the murder of 22-year-old Brooklyn rapper, G-Baby. The upstart was shot three times in the back last March as he left club Amazura in Queens. Surveillance cameras show Fab leaving the venue moments before the shooting. G-Baby’s mother told the NY Daily News: “My son was going to talk to Fab in a car, and he got shot three times,” grieving mother Roxanne Brown said. “I don’t know what’s going on. […]

Ludacris continues his string of success as his latest album Battle Of The Sexes reaches the half a million mark. This marks Luda’s eighth consecutive RIAA plaque. Hip-hop wins again! idf Previously: Ludacris “My Chick Bad” Hits Platinum

It’s a lil’ before noon in NYC, but here’s a 9 AM freestyle courtesy of Mr. Do Right And Kill Everything. Produced by Boi-1da. ATF Update: Mastered version and listed as a bonus off Thank Me Later. June 15. splash

Diddy along with Rick Ross, Fab, Red Cafe, Busta, Fat Joe and the rest of his Bad Boy fam show some Puerto Rican pride during today’s annual parade in NYC. Boricua, morena.

We hit the ghettos of H-Town as Face Mob drops off visuals for Dopeman Music‘s title track. dgb

Is that the sound of the bottles poppin’? Naw that’s just some new music from the Trill OG and Jazze Pha. Off the Tapemasters Inc. and DJ Envy’s Purple Codiene 30 mixtape. yk2

[vodpod id=Video.3827262&w=425&h=350&fv=] During Hov and Bleek’s recent Blueprint 3 tour stop in Germany, M-EZ pulls out the flip cam to show off his set of wheels and tour bus. Definitely a long way from this: sean

As if the previous version wasn’t too hot for TV, here is the uncut version that you won’t see on your television screen. Do not disturb.

Cam’Ron has already brought his verse to the Roscoe Dash instrumental and now Capo follows through. For now, it’s the closest thing we got as far as new music from the two courtesy of DJ Self.

Gooch is two for two here with his latest. First up is a Bangladesh produced track while Swizzy is the man behind the boards on the second. Burrr. “Man Of The Year” “Showtime” splash

Look like the Just Blaze produced track is getting a visual and it’s on the way. Recovery in stores June 22.

This is an unreleased cut that somehow found its way to the Net. If this is any indication on how the album will sound, Cole’s gon set this bitch on fire, for sure. zargrza

Here is a sneak peek of Nicki’s Black Men magazine spread. Certainly badder than yours. nicki-minaj.net

The show must go on. Fresh out of jail, Cudi fulfilled his commitment late last night and performed at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee. Above, comedian Aziz Ansari gives an introduction followed by Cudder’s performance of “Up Up And Away”.

Boi has yet to disappoint and here are two more tracks off Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty for further proof. Off the Tapemasters Inc. mixtape above so expect tags, but we won’t care if you don’t. “Back Up Plan” “Follow Us” Ft. Vonnegutt splash

The powerful music lives on. Although the Dip Set reunion didn’t go as planned at Summer Jam last week, Jimmy, Killa, Juelz, and Freeky laced up their Timbs and threw on their hard hats for a video shoot in Brooklyn yesterday. No word on what it is for, but it’s coming. miss info

Marshall’s Recovery goes down June 22 and here are the liner notes. [Your name here]. A few more scans from the booklet after the jump. shady spot

Seems as if Kanye isn’t waiting for the BET Awards to make a triumphant return. Last night at the Isle of Wright Festival in the UK, Yeezy joined Jigga Man for “Run This Town”. Hopefully, better footage emerges soon. sean UPDATE: TS comes through with better footage.

[vodpod id=Video.3818509&w=425&h=350&fv=] Eminem discusses his history as a Detroit battle vet and what he wants to EmSee out of the series Red Bull is sponsoring this summer on The Road to 8 Mile. Stick with Rap Radar for details on when, where and how you can get involved and/or come witness this epic new clash of battle rappers. There can only be one!

Just when you thought it was over, think again. M-1 and stic.man get theirs to Drizzy’s beat in preparation for their June 22nd mixtape release, Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz. Fist pump to that. yk2