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.

“And if you thought we lost our niche in this rap shit, you’re way wrong.” I haven’t listened to this album in a long time. Gang Starr’s Moment Of Truth. I think it’s because it’s too personal to me. Reminds me of too much. Takes me back. Way back. To D&D Studios with Guru. Where after cracking a bad joke about him nappin’ on the studio couch, we chopped it up. It was for an ego trip cover story while […]

Pharrell and ’em announced that their forthcoming, Nothing is scheduled for a June 15th release. Even Bill is happy about that. NR via BCC

Alicia shot scenes for her new video “Un-Thinkable” yesterday and switched her style more than once. Interesting to say the least. Even manger Jeff Robinson agrees.

[vodpod id=Video.3463133&w=425&h=350&fv=] Noreaga and Imam T.H.U.G. become the first to send their condolences on wax to Guru. Even in death he still has mass appeal. Again: 57th

Ross told MTV last week that director F. Gary Gray was shooting his first video “Super High” off  Teflon Don. Well, this past weekend the pair met up to discuss the treatment. This isn’t the first time Gray’s directed a music video. Prior to making it big in Hollywood, he shot Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day” and TLC’s “Waterfalls”. His most recent clip was Jay-Z’s “Show Me What You Got” in 2006. 57th Ave

While y’all argue who is the greatest rapper alive, Da Snowman proves that he’s the greatest trapper breathing with the first leak off Trap Or Die 2. Now all we need is the final product. UHTN x DJ Folk

Common’s on a roll. This past Saturday, The Pepsi Refresh Project came to the New York Public Library. And as a special treat, Com blessed the crowd with a freebie. At this rate, he might have to start charging. Previously: Common Jordan Classic Freestyle | Common “Hip-Hop NASA” Freestyle | Common Syracuse University Freestyle

Wow the Finisher really went in on this one. A loving salute to Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal. Essential listening. Link (Ripped from radio not stream. Better sound quality. If you’re in to that sort of thing.)

To grandma’s house we go. Mike Bigga shoots his new video at his Granny’s crib in Adamsville, GA. Make yourself at home. Directed and produced by Marquis Bell.

Pill keeps the leaks coming off 1140: The Overdose with a freestyle over Rihanna’s instrumental. Sure wish this project had a release date to it. EV

Along with Bruno Mars, Bobby Ray brought his platinum single to the Ellen DeGeneres Show today for a live performance. The Adventures Of Bobby Ray drops next Tuesday.

Two weeks ago, Big Boi presented his first single “Shutterbug” at Electric Lady Studios in NY. But before pressing play, L.A. Reid spoke on reuniting with Sir Lucious L. Leftfoot. He and Andre 3000 of OutKast were the first group signed to Reid’s LaFace Records in 1992. YK2

Jimmy and street ball legend Shammgod are accepting all challengers for the 2010 Converse Band Of Ballers 3 on 3 tournament. Last year Capo and the Jones Family walked away with the chip. Yo Clue, where you at?! This year’s competition goes down in Atlanta on May 1, 2010. 57th Ave

We’ve seen Paul and Trav in the stu awhile back, but now HHDX reports that the Blink-182’s drummer will produce half of the People’s Champ’s next LP, Heart of a Champion. Guests include  Yelawolf, Lil Keke, Jim Jones, Raekwon, Bun B, Slim Thug and Devin The Dude. Already! Sidebar: Travis’ solo LP is coming along nicely as well.

[vodpod id=Video.3460436&w=425&h=350&fv=] Encore. Phonte and Big Pooh deliver a dope video for their Khrysis produced track. Before the curtains close, cop LeftBack in stores today. OnSmash

[vodpod id=Video.3461496&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D506879] Following Drake’s recent performance in Michigan, he retreats to Birdman’s tour bus and recounted his trip to Jamaica for his next video “Find Your Love”. “We went to Kingston,” Drake said. “We went to this ‘hood. They call it the ‘gully’ side. It’s bad out there, real bad. They had ‘Young Money’ sprayed on the gates, ‘Drake and Wayne,’ ’cause I came to shoot the video out there. I’m talking about you drive by people’s homes, they had […]

Cudder announced on his blog that he has renamed the title of his sophomore album for a second time. The new tag is Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager and he’s eyeing for an August release. So far guests include Chip Tha Ripper with production from RATATAT and Dot Da Genius. Read his words below.

R.I.P. Keith Elam. Solar sent this letter out and after speaking to a few sources, I believe one fact is true, he’s gone. Yesterday morning, Guru lost his bout with cancer. He was 47. Let’s now celebrate his life and put the final soap opera to the side. Dude’s contributions to hip-hop culture will never be forgotten. Gang Starr Forever!

Just one of the three upcoming films Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has written and produced. You know, light work! HHNM