[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”snoop2pac”] In the middle of Snoop’s set last night at the Fillmore, he poured out a lil’ liquor for Pac and B.I.G. with covers of “Hail Mary” and “Hypnotize”. We see you, Cease! [sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”snoopbig”]

Rap-Up catches up with Game in the studio and they discuss his new mixtape, The Red Room hosted by Skee and The R.E.D. Album. He says that he’s not sweating that his LP’s dropping the same day as Drake’s debut. Let the games begin.

From the VIP, I captured Snoop’s opening act at The Fillmore last night. Here the ATL brave tells the crowd to look for his next mixtape on May 4th. Then he launches into “Yupp”. Yupp, we’re all excited this shit is finally comin’ out.

With D.C. rapper Kingpen Slim in the building, Jimmy performed the soundtrack to his life live at the Velvet Rope in Baltimore. Lights, camera, action.

[vodpod id=Video.3467472&w=425&h=350&fv=clip_id%3D11108018%26amp%3Bserver%3Dvimeo.com%26amp%3Bautoplay%3D0%26amp%3Bfullscreen%3D1%26amp%3Bmd5%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_portrait%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_title%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_byline%3D0%26amp%3Bcontext%3Duser%3A1179384%26amp%3Bcontext_id%3D%26amp%3Bforce_embed%3D0%26amp%3Bmultimoog%3D%26amp%3Bcolor%3D00ADEF%26amp%3Bforce_info%3Dundefined] During the rest of Drake’s set at the BMI Showcase, he sent a big “Fuck You” to the NYPD while reciting a freestyle. (Which is probably part of something bigger) Afterward, he finished up with “Money To Blow” and “Successful.”

[vodpod id=Video.3467415&w=425&h=350&fv=] Kane and Cole were both booked this past Saturday at Vassar College in Upstate, NY.  Old school, new school need to learn too. HHNM via 2db Sidebar: J.Cole In My Own Words

Let the smack talking begin! P and Jay-E say they are gunning for Jimmy and The Jones Family at the Converse 3 on 3 basketball tournament next month. No ringers allowed, Stadium Dan!

Guru’s family issued this statement today in the wake of their relative’s passing. Yesterday, Solar claimed to have a letter written by Guru from his death bed. LFH Sidebar: NY Times obit

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”snoop_1″] 12:43 a.m. That’s the time Snoop Dogg hit the stage at the Fillmore auditorium. Despite the tardiness, the show was worth the wait. With Dat Nigga Daz by his side, Snoop opened up his hour long set with “Next Episode” and followed up with some oldies and goodies. More highlights underneath. Sidebar: Snoop Launches A New Site

Drake tests out his new material at the 13th annual BMI Urban Showcase last night in Atlanta, GA. Sparks gon fly when Thank Me Later drops June 15th.

[vodpod id=Video.3466630&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D507273%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A507273] For Asher Roth’s new LP, he hopped on a skateboard with The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams. He spoke with 1515 on working with the producer and is considering having him executive produce the entire project. Just don’t get any tattoos, Ash. “Working with him, it’s really fast. We wound up doing 12 records in 12 days, which is really good numbers. It’s quick. He gets an idea and he harnesses that idea really quick. It’s cool when someone like […]

Ci Ci pop, locks, and drops that ass with Ludacris in her brand new video. This probably won’t go over too well with the suits at Viacom though. Ah well, lets ride it out.

Bombs away. Banks drops off another viral video directed by Curtis Jackson. H.F.M.2 coming this summer, fall out.

50 Cent’s bringing his aggressive content back to the states after touring overseas. Find out when and where he’s inviting you after the jump. This is 50

We told you that the next VH1 Hip-Hop Honors would be dedicated solely to the South. Well here’s the King in NYC being interviewed for the show. According to the homie Maurice Garland, the honorees include JD, J Prince, Luke and the 2 Live Crew, Master P and the fellas below, Organized Noize. Nice! Exec Producer: Nelson George

[vodpod id=Video.3464129&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D507207] Wise words from a decent man. My 1515 boy from the ‘Town. Great speech.

Change of plans. Last Wednesday, Game said that DJ Drama was hosting his upcoming mixtape The Red Room. But now, he’s been replaced with DJ Skee. Oy vey, the games people play. Who can keep up? And oh, one more thing, whatever happened to those four mixtapes?

In the spirit of 4/20, Wale uploaded a new song via his Twitter account. Kini Big Deal? Ya speaking our language—or someone else’s.

Great, just what the game needs: another teaser. Ughh. Hold your breath for the next 18 seconds and take a peek at T.I.’s next video, “I’m Back”. Full thing drops next week.

Save your dimes and nicks, Freddie’s keeping the sack all to himself. Commemorating 4/20, here’s a new track off Str8 Killa No Filla. Produced by the Block Beattaz. We’ll smoke to that.