For a third time, Curtis Jackson sits in the director’s chair. This time for Lloyd Banks’ new video. Look out for H.F.M.2. (Hunger For More 2) coming soon. Thisis50

[vodpod id=Video.3329610&w=425&h=350&fv=] As the headline suggests, CyHi reacts to Kanye’s co-sign from a month ago. He says since the plug, he’s gotten a lot more press—and Twitter followers too. Hey, get it how ya live. DD

Hope you are prepared to take it low by Wednesday, as Ms. Monáe’s latest finally gets a visual. Better hang on tight. UHTN

With the video to premiere later on this week, we still have yet to hear the actual song. Here’s a quick snippet with Tapemasters Inc. tags for now. Typical Nicki flow, but pretty sick beat. Better prepare for the takeover barbz. UPDATE: Full Karen Civil UPDATE 2: Nicki let’s it go dirty

Earlier we heard Millz dispute the XXL Freshmen class, and just moments ago, Skitzo let off some new music from Jae and his pick, Vado. I got to admit, this particular track goes hard. NR

Sometimes rap news comes from the most unlikely sources. E! News correspondent Michael Yo claims that a new Dr. Dre and Jay-Z song will soon be released. Not sure if it’s from Detox or uptempo. Only time will tell if Mr. Yo is right. UHTN Previously: Dr. Dre To Jay-Z: “Come, Holla”

After puttin’ his last three albums out through EMI/Capitol, Crack signed to Koch, pardon me, E1 Music and reunites with his former Relativity boss Alan Grunblatt. Who says you can’t come home again? Now let’s just get that “Slow Down” in rotation. That joint’s still a problem! Don’t blow it. Double XL

Into makin’ money? So is Grafh and Jim Jones. Here’s a new cut that’s been floating around all day.

[vodpod id=Video.3331285&w=425&h=350&fv=%40videoPlayer%3D74491810001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D55376295001%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3B] Lil X is behind the lens in Dream’s video for his title track, “Love King”. Album drops this summer. Crown me.

[vodpod id=Video.3331161&w=425&h=350&fv=] Before Jermaine joined the Roc, he was just another up and coming rapper looking for his big break. In 2006, he crashed Aaron Reid (L.A. Reid’s son) birthday party in hopes of meeting Jay-Z. In the October 2009 issue of XXL, he told Rob Markman of his experience. “I had got a shirt made that said, ‘Produce for Jay-Z or Die Tryin’. I wore the shirt, threw the button-up over it, put a couple of beat CDs in […]

Standing o’vey for Yelawolf who signed his deal with Interscope Records today. No further details as of yet, but Yela was previously signed to Sony in 2007. Hallerrrratcheee! Miss Info

A Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reunion wasn’t the only thing that went down last night. During the group’s performance at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Flesh-N-Bone was arrested and taken to Cuyahoga County Jail on two outstanding warrants. Last June, the rapper was released from prison after serving 10 years for assault and weapons possession. WTOL

Loso drops a new video in support of his mixtape, There Is No Competition 2. Simple, yet creative. Directed by Mills Miller and produced by By Any Means. Haters, drop dead. WSHH

Man, Jay Rock and Kendrick need a flick together. But anyway, back to the music. This track is perfect. With Major James on deck, the trio get their roll over beautiful pianos and hand claps. Take a listen.

Pill borrows Usher’s track for this new one off 1140: The Overdose. Oh yeah, it’s a Gangsta Grillz you bastards. Educated Villians

During Jae Millz’s interview with True Stories radio, he questions why Cam’Ron’s protegé Vado isn’t featured on XXL‘s freshmen 10 cover and goes on to say, “Who the fuck are these other niggas…them niggas is fuckin’ wack.” OJ, yes. But everyone else? Wack? C’mon son. Now Millz is entitled to his opinion, but with all due respect, who is he to marginalize anyone’s buzz? Let’s be hooonest, for a person who’s been in the game for over a decade, there […]

Cole kicks of his 15 stop college tour tomorrow night at S.O.B.’s, which by the way is a sold out affair. Check out when’s he’s coming to a school near you below. March 30       HOT 97 “Who’s Next Live”                    New York, NY April 1             Hampton University                               Hampton, VA April 2            Club 534 (VCU Student Org)                Richmond, VA April 8            Private Location                                       Washington, DC April 9            University of South Florida                   Tampa, FL April 10           Private Location                                      Farmville, […]

[vodpod id=Video.3329295&w=425&h=350&fv=] Joell takes a stroll through his hood with this sneak peak for his new video dropping tomorrow. Free Agent coming soon. OS

In another audio interview from the book How To Rap , Royce says he favors an ill flow over subject matter. Personally, I’d have to agree. I’ve always believed that it’s not what you say, but how you say it. What some artists lack for in lyrical ability, they make up for in flow. For some reason, Peedi Crakk comes to mind. He’s not the greatest rapper, but he could ride a beat like a pornstar. Peep how he kills […]

Rap-Up got the scoop that Drake’s debut album Thank Me Later will be released on May 25th. So far, confirmed guests include Jay-Z, The-Dream, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Francis and The Light. Hug it out.