Ms. Digga Digga, first name Rashia pushes the youngn’s to the aside with her latest. This can be found on her Nottz produced album, Classic. eskay

Crooked I does the un-thinkable as he puts the Alicia Keys ballad to use and pens his thoughts on the new Death Row. Planet COB Vol. 1 lets off the 4th of July. Bonus: Royce Da 5′9″ ft. Horse Shoe G.A.N.G. “Horseshoe” planet COB

“These other cats ain’t metaphorically where I’m at” Rock out with your cock out, Marshall’s back with Recovery release numero dos. Produced by DJ Khalil. Stay focused: 06.22.10, my friends. Previous 5 Star Post: Eminem Recovery Tracklist

This morning, ?uestlove appeared for the first time on Preston and Steve’s radio show on 93.3 WMMR. The frequency is Philadelphia’s first Rock radio station. After an interview, ?uest struts his stuff on the sticks. Do remember: The Roots Picnic goes down this Saturday.

It’s about to go down. The world’s most controversial awards show is taping tonight at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom and as you can plainly see the Sunshine State is well represented. Finals game 1 vs. Dirty South All-Star extravaganza? Game time decision. Ha! khaled

One of the best parts about The Roots being on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon is that they perform with their musical guests…including the hip-hop acts. And during Ice Cube’s stop last week, he warmed up the crowd with “Straight Outta Compton”. Black Thought handled MC Ren’s verse while Captain Kirk handled Eazy’s. Still the world’s most dangerous. mum

Sounds pretty monstrous already. There’s no word as to where this will end up, but it’s another one off the Trending Topics 4 mixtape. Splash got two mo’. Yesterday: New Music: Jay-Z x Swizz Beatz “Ultra”

This was originally intended for the Wu-Massacre, but now it’s the first single off DJ Mathematics’ Made Men. Let your feet stomp ’cause the clan’s in the front. mr. x via  math files

Rap Radar sure looks good on the iPad huh fellas? Ha! Last night, Uncle Rush was presented the Gold Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Music at The National Arts Club in New York City. Others in attendance include Lyor Cohen, Andre Harrell, and model Selita Ebanks. Congrats!

Last October, David Banner said he was releasing his collaborative album, Death Of A Popstar with 9th Wonder for free. But today on The Morning After with Angela Yee, he explained why he had a change of heart.

Jay Rock’s riding out with Kobe and ’em over James Brown’s classic. Lakers in six. I’m taking all bets. Sidebar: Jay Rock, Little Brother and Kendrick Lamar At Key Club

Photo: Chris Buck Em shows respect to RESPECT with an original photo shoot and an engaging exclusive interview. On newsstands June 9. Previously: 50 Cent Covers RESPECT.

[vodpod id=Video.3759271&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night Drake held a listening session for his debut in NYC. Earlier that day, the project sprung a leak and Drizzy addressed it on Twitter. But on camera he tells The Life Files that he’s still standing by his product. Sidebar: YN Talks About The Leak To MTV

As we all know, Don Cannon replaced DJ Drama on Young Jeezy’s latest mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. Up until now, Drama hasn’t spoken on the substitution, but on The Morning After with Angela Yee, he says you can’t speak on Trap Or Die without mentioning him.

Game explains to 1515 why he passed on the video shoot for his Weezy and Birdman collab, “Everything Red,” off The Red Room. Apparently, he had a doctor’s appointment. “I flaked on the video. Bird was like, ‘Listen, daddy, you can come down here. Junior is gonna turn himself in next Wednesday. You can come down here. We can shoot the video before Junior go in. You just have that in the safe.’ I blew it. I didn’t make it down. Once he went [to jail], […]

Bun B’s probably got more friends than Tom on Myspace. Last night at S.O.B.’s, he brought out some of his comrades for a great live performance. After reciting solo and UGK hits, he kicked things off with Freddie Gibbs and performed  “Rock Bottom” for the first time. Afterward, he rocked alongside Termanology; Wale; Big Daddy Kane; Lupe Fiasco; Chamillionaire; Paul Wall, and Slim Thug. Already!

DJ Folk stopped being greedy and shared Da Snowman and Lamborgini Rossini’s take on Drake and Nipsey’s underground hit. Bonus: Young Jeezy x Boo Rossini “D-Boyz”

Niggas is bitin’ off album covers and shit again. Bad enough they biting lines, but like, niggas is killing me on how they bit off of Drake’s shit! Juvey caught his lil’ album cover move, boom, and did the knowledge to that shit. Don’t front for us man. If you gon’ play that role play it. But next time, keep it real, get your own shit man, and be original. That’s all, man. karen civil

BR continues his winning streak, with some more new material. This is off his Game Tested & Street Approved mixtape that will be out soon. mr. x Previously: New Music: Black Rob “Delusional”

Young Chris keeps things in motion this season with this new track. If you haven’t done so already, keep your summer heated with his latest mixtape, The Network 2. gotty