Ja Rule will finally have his day in court this summer. Yesterday, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Richard Carruthers set the rapper’s trial date for August 18th. Rule is facing three years in prison on a 2007 weapons charge. He was also denied a pretrial hearing based on DNA evidence. nyp

[vodpod id=Video.3796343&w=425&h=350&fv=] We provided you with the audio and now, here is the footage of Cube and The Roots rockin’ out to the N.W.A classic. Witness the strength of street knowledge…again!

“Feeling like Elvis. Jail house rock. I’m not 2Pac. I’m the new Pac”. All the way in the UK, Drake and company took to Ustream to do some Thank Me Later promo for fans. During the session, he played the Wayne verse he previously mentioned. Weezy recorded this via phone from Rikers. Thank him later. LifeFiles Previously: Drake & Lil Wayne To Work On Joint Album

[vodpod id=Video.3794176&w=425&h=350&fv=] Decked out in the tux, Reggie pays tribute to the King Of Pop in his latest video. Pretty fly there Doc. Reggie coming soon. os Sidebar: Let’s go back.

Cam’s protegé Vado is pretty busy these days with both the upcoming U.N. album, Gunz N’ Butta and his own solo debut, Slime Flu. Still The Harlem MC set some time to the side with Complex and shares his thoughts on the Dipset reunion. Complex: How did you find out about the reunion with Cam and Jim? Vado: Cam sat me down, he told me what’s going on and what’s about to happen and I felt it was a great look for Harlem. Then to top […]

Not fashionably late this time around. Donnis keeps his word and cordially invites you to his latest mixtape. Download here. Tracklist when you proceed.

[vodpod id=Video.3793322&w=425&h=350&fv=] All aboard. For one night only, Diddy and his Dirty Money gals will make a train stop for a concert/party at the House Of Blues at the Showboat in Atlantic City on July 3rd. Expect fireworks? nigel d Sidebar: The train has arrived in Paris for Le Grand Journal performance. [vodpod id=Video.3793723&w=425&h=350&fv=] yardie

[vodpod id=Video.3793317&w=425&h=350&fv=] Kanye performed this afternoon at Farragut Career Academy in Chicago as part of his “Culture For Change” initiative. Word is he recited his new single “Power” for the first time along with Common and Lupe. WBEZ 91.5 captured the entire concert, but backdropped the show to “Touch The Sky”. Enjoy anyway. otn

We’ve heard the audio, but here’s footage of Em, Royce, and Mr. Porter rapping til their bones collapse on Tim Westwood’s show last week. Seeing is believing.

Another press release was sent out today and it was announced that Lauryn Hill, Snoop Dogg, and A Tribe Called Quest will perform The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Doggystyle, and Midnight Marauders in their entirety respectively. Snoop Dogg will co-headline in San Francisco, New York and Washington DC. Meanwhile, Lauryn will hold court in Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC. Check out the the dates below. Saturday, August 21, NOS Events Center, Los Angeles, CA Sunday, August 22, Shoreline Amphitheatre, […]

Here’s a leak that’s been approved. Above, is the back cover to Eminem’s album Recovery which drops June 22nd. You can thank us now.

Another giveway. This time it’s tonight to see Styles at S.O.B.’s. I got a pair of tickets to giveaway. Who wants ’em? Send me an email to [email protected] with your full name and they’re yours. Doors open in an hour. UPDATE: Contest over.

Remember Ki Toy? She was the stallion from the opening scene of Big Boi’s 2003 video, “The Way You Move“. After much fanfare, she appeared in your favorite men’s magazines and then seemingly disappeared from the limelight. During Big Boi’s conference call earlier today, he explains to Rap Radar why she probably won’t be appearing in anymore videos. But don’t worry, he says he’s got more dimes than that Sprint lady.

In support of Ross’ new album, Teflon Don he held a conference call with DJ Khaled and Diddy. Puff answered one of the first questions and called Ross “The Biggie Of The South”. Afterward, Khaled explains the purpose of “The Supreme Team.” Next, Ross skirted my question on the origins of “Monster“. Lastly, Puff says Ross’ Albert Anastasia EP is “one of the hardest mixtapes in history”. Hot 97’s Mr. Cee then chimed in and added his own words of […]

Lloyd Banks is currently on the air with Angie Martinez on Hot 97. As we indicated earlier, his new single “Any Girl” features Lloyd, who was previously signed to G-Unit rivals, Murder Inc. In the clip, Banks discusses how the record came to fruition. See, we all can get along.

Beans is back and this time around he’s isn’t talkin’ ’bout you-know-who. Instead, he speaks on the features from his new album, which include Travis Barker and Trey Songz. Doesn’t sound too aggressive so far. yk2

[vodpod id=Video.3791697&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D525748%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A525748] Last week, we documented that Drake was set to visit Lil Wayne on Rikers Island. And from that trip, Drizzy tells DJ Envy that he and Lil Wayne have agreed to work on a collaborative album. Back of the line, T-Pain.

[vodpod id=Video.3791633&w=425&h=350&fv=] Cube explains the concept behind the Amerikkka’s Most Wanted album cover. He says the image was shot in front of his mother’s house and that the album helped bridge the gap between East and West. Yea, yeah! xxl

Top Dawg Ent.’s Ab-Soul throws a party and everyone’s invited on this new cut from his street album, Lifestyles of The Broke and Almost Famous. Great title. Ha!

[vodpod id=Video.3791542&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D525745%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A525745] If you diss Drake, you’ll never hear a reply for it. But if you throw Nicki Minaj under the bus, he’ll get at cha. Here, Aubrey tells DJ Envy that he doesn’t respect Lil’ Kim and Ray J’s remarks regarding his labelmate. Previously: Lil’ Kim Sends A Shit At Diddy In B-More