[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4461980&w=425&h=350&fv=] Artist KAWS chops it up with Skateboard P for Talk At Playground. KAWS is the man behind The Clipse’s pretentious ‘Til The Casket Drops album cover. Shots! Anyhow, the twosome pick each other’s brains and discussed their artistic expression. HHNM

Jay-Z covers the February 2010 issue of Andy Warhol’s publication. In the piece, he speaks on meeting with U.S. Presidents and Eminem’s price of fame. “I never even told him this, but I remember that Eminem came into the studio when we made ‘Moment of Clarity,‘ which he produced, on The Black Album,” Jay said. “So here’s Eminem. It’s 2003, I think The Eminem Show had come out, and he was, like, the biggest rapper in the world — he […]

Last night, DJ Clue added fuel to his long standing beef with Funkmaster Flex. The former colleagues have traded barbs ever since Clue left Hot 97 for rival station Power 105.1 in 2006. The pair currently compete during the same time slot. But things weren’t always this messy. In the clip above, The Kingpin gives Clueminati props at the 1:30 mark. Hopefully this video doesn’t kill either radio star.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4461406&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D470904] Four months ago, Jay-Z admitted that his next album would be “experimental“. And in a sit-down with MTV, Swizz says the tandem are vying for a more global sound. In fact, the producer reveals that’s he’s currently working on the intro. “We been talking about that international vibe since the last album. But the sound changes. You got too many people trying to do too many things. They throw it off. I’m actually going out there doing the […]

Before the release of Statik Selektah’s new album some of his peers wanted to tell you how dope he is…that is if you didn’t already know. 100 Proof drops February 2nd. No chaser!

I thought I heard Enuff play this today. Guess my buddy feels we’re worthy enough to hear this one now. Thanks to Atlantic and the far-too-kind mountain climber. Props: Nah Rizzy

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4456629&w=425&h=350&fv=event_function%3DYAHOO.yv.Player.SWFInterface%26forceProxy%3D1%26id%3D17570106%26vid%3D6761081%26%3D1%26onsite%3D1%26site%3Dvideo.yahoo.com%26page%3D792730258%26lang%3Den-US%26intl%3Dus%26thumbUrl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fl.yimg.com%2Fa%2Fp%2Fi%2Fbcst%2Fvideosearch%2F9475%2F100251441.jpeg] It’s funny I wrote for dude doin’ the interview here. Billy Johnson from Rap Sheet. Ha! Anyways, J. Cole chops it with Yahoo in L.A. after a session with No ID. In part one above: He talks about Jay-Z dissin’ him when he tried to hand him a beat CD. Livin’ up to the Roc legacy. A personal song called “Too Much” (produced by E. Wilson) that will definitely make the album. After the jump, how Flavor Of […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4456564&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D470804] You heard it from Talib and video director Sam Brown. Now Swizz Beatz chimes in on the the imagery found in the “On To The Next One” video with MTV. “I don’t think about that. I know that’s a billion percent not true. The video displays another level of art and creativity from two great minds: the director and Jay — and myself, bringing the collaboration together. It’s no satanic ways around me and that’s for sure. I’m […]

Los Angeles Clipper, Baron Davis takes to the streets of New York to promote his new sneaker line. Check out cameos from DJ Clue, Irv Gotti, Jim Jones, and Common. MG via Slam

Finally. Following an immigration hearing today, MTV reports that Banks was allowed to return to the United States. Yesterday, the rapper and accomplice Nicklas Sloane, were remanded by Canadian immigration. Sloane remains in custody. The Boy Wonder was arrested last week after allegedly beating and robbing club promoter, Chris Hines.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.915366&w=425&h=350&fv=allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] Last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Ringo Starr lent a hand to The Roots as they played their track, “Here I Come” off Game Theory. Go Ringo go! PrefixMag

Jigga & Friends took their promo run to 395 Hudson St. and checked in with Angie Mar on Hot 97. Here’s what went down. Part 1: Hugs and pounds before the throwdown. Tickets for the Garden go on sale Friday. Part 2: After discussing the crisis in Haiti, Hov speaks on his religious beliefs and repudiates involvement in any “secret society”. Part 3: The newly-christened Mob Squad talk tour bus arrangements. Part 4: Jeezy speaks on his philanthropy and TM […]

Jigga & Friends took their promo run to 395 Hudson St. and checked in with Angie Mar on Hot 97. Here’s what went down. Part 1: Hugs and pounds before the throwdown. Tickets for the Garden go on sale Friday. Part 2: After discussing the crisis in Haiti, Hov speaks on his religious beliefs and repudiates involvement in any “secret society”. Part 3: The newly-christened Mob Squad talk tour bus arrangements. Part 4: Jeezy speaks on his philanthropy and TM […]

This sounds like an unfinished track with Weezy rappin’ and P sangin’. If you know what’s good for ya ladies, check right into the smackdown hotel. YAF

During Raekwon’s Hip Hop Nation radio takeover yesterday, The Chef explained how he fostered the title for “Catalina”.

Hot 97’s DJ Camilo just let something new and different from Da Capo. Holla at Joe La Puma if ya got problem with it. Goonies!

According to STFA, here’s a list of items that were jacked from Ursh’s SUV over the holidays.

According to Forbes, Jay and Beyoncé are Hollywood’s richest couple of ’09. Together, Bonnie & Clyde raked in $122 million. Meanwhile, Will and Jada took the #4 spot, with $48 million. How’s that for Black star power.

The sample behind my favorite track off Cam’s new mixtape. Shout-out to Beewirks. Bonus: From my personal favorite album of all-time.