[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3639404&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D445203%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A445203] Carlos tells MTV that in 18 days, he and La Flare are dropping a joint mixtape entitled, Fright Night. Be afraid. Be very afraid. “Halloween man! I’m Jason, Gucci Mane is Michael Myers. We’re going in, we drop our mixtape this Halloween. It’s gonna be real crazy. Fright Night! Y’all look forward to it. DJ Drama, DJ Scream, they gonna do the mixtape together. [Me and Gucci], we’re going back-to-back, all-new material.” Uh, is this a trick or […]

In a strip nonetheless, Papoose explains the motivations behind his “Law Library” series from his mixtapes. Who needs Harvard when there’s Thug-A-Cation? Props: X

Cigarette butts, that is. In an interview with HipHopHollywood, Cudder says he picked up the habit at 17 and kicked it 10 months ago after contracting the flu. Cough up a lung.

Early last month, it was revealed that Roxanne Shante lied about earning a PhD. Now two months after the development, she offers an apology. Read up after the jump. VIBE

Funny how time flies. This Saturday, Pharoahe’s celebrating the 10 year release of his debut, Internal Affairs. If you’re in Medina this weekend, Simon says get the fuck up and show ya support. Props: Brooklyn Vegan

Here’s more of Angela Yee‘s red carpet interviews from the BET Hip Hop Awards. In addition to the upcoming Young Money compilation, Nicki reveals that she’s been in the lab with Usher and Mariah Carey. Yep, she’s got a great future behind her. Yesterday: Lupe & Eminem Are On B.o.B.’s Debut Album

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3637699&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dtype%253Dnormal%2526vid%253D444988%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A444988%2526startUri%3Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A444988] This is the most press Dre has done in a decade. With Jimmy Iovine by his side, the Doc speaks on the importance of squeezing the juice out of your headphones with the right audio equipment. Props: MTV

Last week, Fif phoned into Rickey Smiley’s morning show on 107.9 FM in Atlanta. Briefly, he explains why he skipped BET’s Hip Hop Awards this past Saturday.  His reasoning is somewhat justfifed. Props: HHNM via Thisi50

Me neither! In part two of Kay Slay’s interview with Ignantwitted, The Drama King speaks on nut huggers, Papoose, and Mr. Magic’s influence on the game. Props: Rekstizzy

Well, I’ll be damned. It seems as if Sir Luscious Left Foot is actually coming to fruition. In fact, check out a spankin’ new cut Mr. Patton blasted off last night. TRU

Young Jizzle and his partners-in-rhyme fill up their duffles on this new cut. This that dirty money bag music, shawty. Props: OS

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3634502&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here’s the first of Karen Civil‘s four part series with J.Cole. He discusses his transition from North Carolina to New York and getting signed to The Roc. Props: Knotti

“Yeah, two all beef patties.” Ha! Here are two funny radio spots of Khaled promoting the golden arches. Eat your heart out, Pharrell. Part 1 Part 2 Props: Godfree

This afternoon, Iron Mike gave a heart-wrenching interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The champ choked up when speaking on former trainer Cus D’Amato and the passing of his four-year-old daughter, Exodus. More after the jump.

Puff tells Big Boy that part of the reason he hasn’t jumped the broom is because of Bobby and Whitney. In the long run, it’s cheaper to keep her.

In this teaser for The Next 48 Hours, Ghost suggests charging some punany to Def Jam’s credit card. Crime pays. Sex sells.

Here’s the second mixtape from Dustin P. Ball’s in your court, let’s see what you do with it. Download here. Tracklist after the jump.

With a new album in tow, Juve reminisces on his classic debut and calls the Hot Boys the best group of all-time. All-Time! By definition a group is composed of two or more figures forming a complete unit in a composition. In that regard, I’d have to respectfully disagree, woadie. Props: TNT

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3631089&w=425&h=350&fv=] Who needs a passport when Derick G’s around? On day two of Birdman’s journey, he and his flock make their way to the U.K. Cheerio! Thanks: 305 Previously: Day One