Rick Ross has a thing for gangsters. In fact, his upcoming mixtape’s named after Albert Anastasia and album (Teflon Don) stems from John Gotti’s alias. Ross recently revealed that the moniker was also his former stage name. But despite the praise Gotti’s received (especially in rap songs), he admitted in his final years that he didn’t want those type of fans and blamed society’s downward spiral on “coons and niggers“. But Ross is undeterred. In the final clip below, he […]

Who dat? Oh, that’s just Joell Ortiz delivering a freebie over Jermaine’s street single. Flame on. Bonus: “Roger That (Freestyle)”

Below are the song titles, features, and production credits to Drake’s debut opus. The bomb drops June 15th. 1. Fireworks (Feat. Alicia Keys) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib) 2. Karaoke (Produced by Francis & The Lights) 3. The Resistance (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib) 4. Over (Produced by Boi-1da) 5. Show Me A Good Time (Produced by Kanye West) 6. Up All Night (Feat. Nicki Minaj) (Produced by Boi-1da) 7. Fancy (Feat. TI and Swizz Beatz) (Produced by Swizz Beatz) […]

As one of Roc’s founding fathers, Memphis Bleek passed along some words of encouragement to the label’s number one draft pick. Cole’s gon’ be a good rapper. J. Cole has to go all the way in. He shouldn’t listen to someone telling him how to make his music. He should follow his heart. He’s new… he’s not from the NYC, he’s from Fayetteville, North Carolina, so he’s bringing a whole new movement with him. J. Cole has a lot on […]

Only nine tracks? This must be in tribute to their ninth album, How I Got Over. Guess it’s quality over quantity. Album due June 22nd. 1.. Walk Alone (Truck North, Porn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez) 2. Dear God 2.0 (Jim James, MOF) 3. Radio Daze (Blu, Porn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez) 4. Now Or Never (Phonte Coleman, Dice Raw) 5. How I Got Over (Dice Raw) 6. The Day (Blu, Phonte Coleman, Patty Crash) 7. Right On (Joanna Newsom, Sugar […]

This was probably filmed the same day the track was recorded. Anyway, here’s three of the freshman giving an impromptu performance of “I’m On It” with Akon’s guy, French Montana. wshh Sidebar: French Montana x Gucci Mane “Straight Cash”

D.C.’s very own reunite on this new cut off Tabi’s upcoming mixtape, A Place Called Stardom. Below is his latest video, “The Come Up”.

Banks is returning to B.B. King Bar & Grill in NYC next Wednesday and I got two pairs of tickets for you to roll. First two to email me at [email protected] with your full name and telephone number wins. UPDATE: Contest over. Congrats to the winners.

Last night, Mo’Nique took a trip down memory lane with some ol’ school Hip Hop treats. Above Slick Rick recites “Children’s Story”. After the jump, Doug E. Fresh joins him for “The Show” and Biz Markie catches “The Vapors”. MWP

Suge Knight was taken into custody early this morning in Los Angeles after police pulled over his white Cadillac Escalade. No further details as to why he’s being questioned. CBS UPDATE: TMZ reports Suge pointed a firearm at another vehicle. Cops later stopped him and drew their guns before taking him into custody for assault with a deadly weapon and driving on a suspended license. His bail’s been set at $65,000.

M-EZ borrows Eminem’s instrumental for his personal use. Do remember, The Process is coming this summer. Previously: Four New Memphis Bleek Freestyles

There’s nothing wrong with a shot of Patron to start off the day. Unfortunately, this new cut from Yayo and 50 doesn’t go down as easy. Drink responsibly. YAF

To celebrate their album release, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek hit up Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. With Estelle in tow, they perform “Midnight Hour” and down below, Talib and Tek take us back with “The Blast”. Yardie

Last night, Nasir and Damian stopped by The Tonight Show With Jay Leno to perform their first track off their collaborative effort live. Distant Relatives in stores now. herb

Expect a whole lot of folks on hand for this one. But for now, Banks and Jadakiss kicked off the first day of the video shoot for the remix. Mo’ flicks after the jump. This Is 50

[vodpod id=Video.3658359&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D518419%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A518419] Nas told MTV that he regreted missing out on Raekwon’s OB4CL 2. In return, the Chef tells 1515 that there’s love lost and says it wasn’t all about recording a follow-up to “Verbal Intercourse”. “It wasn’t even about reinventing ‘Verbal Intercourse’. It was about, he was there for the first album. When I think about us making this album, a lot of people, a lot of my fans knew he was down with me on the first [Cuban Linx] album. I wanted […]

Here is the latest leak off the U.N.’s May 25th release, Heat In Here Vol 1. If you noticed from the previous ones, they all sound pretty similar. This one also got that two-step bounce. NR via XXL

Supposedly this is Mr. Nash’s final album and it arrives June 29th. Let’s hope he doesn’t have any remakes included. UHTN

Where we going to for breakfast? Well, Jay-Z knew the answer his morning when met with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, developer Bruce Ratner, and NJ Nets majority owner Mikhail Prokhorov at Gracie Mansion. Pics of the gathering down bottom. heads up: uhtn

Xzibit’s back to pimpin’ tracks and here’s his new single from his upcoming album, MMX. Sounds promising.