“From Bushwick, I’m from Flatbush/ Might as well be Ethiopian with that kush” Talib stopped by Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesdays and discussed how the “Just Begun” collab came about and also spits one off the dome. Interview Freestyle

The stakes are high for Jadakiss. As one of the game’s premiere spitters, the Yonkers native’s forced to meet towering expectation with profitable return. The release of The Last Kiss proved no different in pumping out impressive first week numbers. There’s no denying Jada’s skill set (“Pain & Torture”) or songwriting ability (“Rockin’ With The Best”, “Can’t Stop Me”).  His Achilles heel however is song selection. Tracks like “Who’s Real”, “Something Else” and “I Tried” should’ve been left on the […]

Rosa was nice enough to share some photos of her, enjoying some fun in the sun. Dammit, I need a vacation.

I told ya I had a feeling Crack had something up his sleeve. Call it a comeback, Mr. Cartagena!

Pinero sends a kite and the visual for it should be arriving any day now. The Green Ghost Project haunts through your speakers February 2nd. NR Sidebar: Producers step your YouTube game up.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4398843&w=425&h=350&fv=] Snoop played himself last night. Not literally, but on CBS’s celebrity prank show, I Get That A Lot. Parking lot pimpin’ never looked so easy. Hang Hang: 57th Ave

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4398843&w=425&h=350&fv=] Snoop played himself last night. Not literally, but on CBS’s celebrity prank show, I Get That A Lot. Parking lot pimpin’ never looked so easy. Hang Hang: 57th Ave

Wale ain’t famous but all the famous people know him. Ha. Although, critically-acclaimed, Attention Deficit hasn’t fully connected to the general public and that’s a damn shame. It’s a solid debut that displays the promise of an even brighter future. Few MCs are versatile enough to make a record with Lady Gaga (“Chillin”) and Gucci Mane (“Pretty Girls”) and sounds as comfortably in command. Tell me the Tribe-inspired “World Tour” doesn’t knock. Can’t get Kanye to give you a track, […]

Katrina’s got a chip on her shoulder. Check out her attitude adjusment with her latest video. Don’t forget, June 8th is where Amazin’ happens.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.913463&w=425&h=350&fv=] Heeey! Mimi doesn’t admit she’s under the influence, but during her acceptance speech last night at the People’s Choice Awards, she appears to have had one too many. Gotta love, drunk and hot girls. Gyant Update: Backstage, Mimi addresses her first one.

Back in 2006, Busta was at the top of his game with The Big Bang. Three years—and a few delays later, Mr. Smith sought to win listeners again on his eighth LP. But things seemed doomed from out the gate as Busta switched labels and got off to a rocky start with the controversial lead-off “Arab Money”. Things didn’t fair better on the following singles “Hustler’s Anthem ‘09” and the Estelle-assisted “World Go Round”. Album tracks like “We Want In”, […]

Poor, Shad. This morning, he turned to Twitter and addressed the backlash on his “double platinum” mixtape, Greenlight 2. Previously: Bow Wow Calls Reflection Eternal Mixtape “Bullshit”

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4398224&w=425&h=350&fv=] After performing “Popular Demand“, Virginia’s own rocked their hit 2002 single. And once again Black Thought joined the fray. Here’s to making this duo a trio! Previously: Clipse & The Roots “Grindin” Backstage (Jimmy Fallon)

Back in ego trip’s Book of Rap Lists, we wrote about how underappreciated the Kingz from Texas were. Now 10 years later, I’m still waving the flag for one of the finest groups the Dirty South has ever produced. Their final album dropped last March and fits rather nicely in their terrific catalogue. After Pimp’s passing, Bun put together these final recordings and did justice to their legacy. The twangy thump of “Da Game Been Good To Me,” the strip […]

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.913444&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D469026%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A469026] Drake gives MTV an update on the recording process with Kanye West for his debut album, Thank Me Later. “It’s not much to say — we got some great songs. Kanye just brought extra brushes to the painting session. He just brought some more colors so we can complete this masterpiece. I know he’s eager to complete his record too, so he’s back in that music mode which is great. He was in clothing mode for a second…now […]

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”clipse”] As scheduled, The Thorntons appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and performed “Popular Demand”. Even Black Thought joined in for a mean 16 of his own.

After weeks of anticipation, Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum told ESPN tonight, “The fight’s off”. Is it too late for Rick Ross to take Pac Man’s place? Previous: Pacquiao To Sue Mayweather

Nice shot of Ri-Ri and the LA Dodger. The two are still in Mexico. Eat your heart out, Breezy. Jezebel

Nice shot of Ri-Ri and the LA Dodger. The two are still in Mexico. Eat your heart out, Breezy. Jezebel

Somewhere in the Windy City, GLC performs his verse off Kanye West’s debut album. Sounds so sweet.