In the new issue of Ozone, Wayne explains why he tried to thwart the release of last year’s documentary,  The Carter. According to the film’s director QD3, Weezy stopped supporting the project days before the Sundance Film Festival. There was some controversy over the release of The Carter documentary. Did you feel like they emphasized the drug addiction aspect too much? Is that the reason you didn’t want it released? The fact that we didn’t want it released was business; […]

“Like straight up, as far as Premier’s beat style and my rhyme styles. That shit we own. You can’t duplicate that shit. Never in a fuckin’ million lifetimes.” DJ Premier speaks with his hands. “Scandalous, money, greed and lust. In this trife life, there ain’t nobody you can trust.” In deep concentration, Preem cuts the opening lyrics of Moment Of Truth‘s “Betrayal” which now have added significance. The scratches are slow and plodding. Kinda like a funeral march. But tears […]

The Radio Killa mentioned this awhile back. Jeezy was the first to appear on this. Now, The Dream shares the throne with Luda. Stay tuned, a video for this is on the way. This Is RNB Previously: The-Dream x Young Jeezy “Love King (Remix)

Eve announced earlier this year that she was severing ties from Interscope Records. She gives VIBE the reasoning behind her departure and broken promises. “They promised me the machine. The machine is basically the roll out. It’s ‘Yo, when [Flirt] comes out, we’ll give you this, we’ll give you that. And that’s what made me mad. It’d be different if we didn’t have a mtg where people promised me shit. If they were just like ‘Oh we’re going to put the album out and […]

Cube puts the Coast on his back with his first single off I Am The West. Throw them dubs up, mark. HHNM

Although Bun B’s from Texas, don’t expect him to drive slow at this year’s Gumball 3000 rally. Uncle Bun recently added him name to the international race along with fashion designer Mike Malbon. Other celebrity racers include, DJ Muggs, Xzibit, and Tony Hawk. The rally kicks off May 1st in London and will make stops in Europe, Canada, and the U.S. The race ends 3,000 miles later on May 7th in Times Square.

Game’s new mixtape The Red Room is scheduled to drop today. But until that happens, here’s a look at the cover and tracklist. UPDATE: The eagle has landed. Download here. XXL

The distant relatives unite for their new video, “As We Enter”. Remember, the album drops May 18th. Underneath is behind the scenes footage.

Curious as to what it looks like? Get the scoop from Plies, Jeezy, and Fabolous on this new cut off Goon Affiliated.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”preem_and_pete”] During the opening set of his Guru Salute mix, DJ Premier is greeted by Pete Rock who has a show at the same time on Shade 45. Of course, the chocolate boy wonder had to make time to pay his respects. Remember the two do battle next Sunday May 2 in Japan. Who’s comin’ with me? Ha!

As the clock winds down for Game’s The R.E.D. Room mixtape, DJ Skee makes Game’s “400 Bars” a bit more interesting by mixing it with over 50 random beats. Better grab a Snickers, cause you’re not going anywhere for the next 20 minutes. Mr. X

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”preem_on_guru_visit”] I was honored and humbled to be an invited guest to DJ Premier’s Live From Headqcourterz Hip Hop Nation radio show last Friday night. Not only did Preem pay musical homage to his partner, he more importantly, for the first time, revealed that he did visit Guru in his last days. The details are heartbreaking. Damn you, Solar. Previously: DJ Premier’s Guru Salute Mix

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”gang_starr_owners”] This was lifted from the actual CD of Gang Starr’s last studio album, The Ownerz. A DVD was planned but never came to fruition. Included are several interviews and live performances. One of the best yet. Bonus: Footage from Preemo’s Salute Set

During SXSW music festival, Peter Rosenberg caught up with music historian Nardwuar. More recently, The Human Serviette put the Black Eyed Peas through the ringer. Check it out after the jump.

The audio is distorted up to the 3:00 mark, but last Friday Common was at Club Ibiza in D.C. And once again, he showed off his talents with another freestyle. Watch out for the lollipop reference at the 5:15 point. Again: 57th ave

The Alchemist produced track, “Pain” is the next video on deck from CNN. And over the weekend, the duo shot scenes for it. After the jump, they take their pain to the cemetery. 57th Ave

This was completed over the weekend in Trnava, Slovakia. The wall was painted by Risk (AEK), Ewil (Point 3 Crew), Seph (Point 3 Crew), Duon. Gone but never forgotten.

[vodpod id=Video.3494450&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D508494] Drake explains to Sway his methodology when approaching a mixtape versus an album. In his own words, he says: “A mixtape can’t be the songs that don’t make your album, or songs that aren’t good enough to make your album make your mixtape — unless you’re that good. There aren’t that many people that are that good. I’m not that good. That mixtape [So Far Gone] is me working my hardest. It wasn’t ‘Oh, here are the songs […]

[vodpod id=Video.3494244&w=425&h=350&fv=] No need to wait. Tremaine brought his ballads to MTV as the latest artist for their Unplugged series. Here he performs some of his hits along with his band followed by a brief interview. Sounds just as good live. More clips on the other side. Yuuup! OnSmash

To help promote their latest flick, Just Wright, Lonnie and Dana snuggle up for the April/May issue of UPTOWN magazine. Do the wright thing and hit up your local newsstands and keep print alive. Woooha