[cnnvideo url=’http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2013/07/23/ac-race-and-justice-in-america-ii.cnn’ inline=’true’] In the midst of the Trayvon Martin rallies across the country, Nas was one of the guests who appeared on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360° last night to discuss racism in america. rtny

While Hov was smoking Cubanos in cabanas with Beyoncé last week in Cuba, politicians back in the States were bothered over the visit. Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen spoke with CNN on her issue with the trip and said the couple should’ve been mindful of the country’s communist regime.

Mobb Deep aren’t the only ones reuniting. After taking a break to focus on their individual careers, N.O.R.E. and Capone called Sway to announce

Former LAPD officer Chris Dorner is (or was) the most wanted in America. After going on a murderous spree, he was allegedly killed by authorities. MC Lyte appeared on CNN yesterday to discuss the case and the support surrounding it.

[cnnvideo url=’http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2012/08/15/ac-anderson-cooper-beyonce-united-nations.cnn’ inline=’true’] Before Bey shot the video for “I Was Here” last week at the United Nations in NYC, she explains to Anderson Cooper the song’s contribution which is in support of World Humanitarian Day. Video debuts August 19.

Nas was up early this morning with Soledad O’Brien on CNN’s Starting Point. He spoke on his motivation behind the record and using the “dreaded” N-Word. Nigga please. Life Is Good on July 17th.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.11415578&w=450&h=350&fv=] Hov pulled up a seat with CNN after his press conference yesterday and says he supports Obama’s gay marriage proposal and compares the opposition to discrimination against us colored people. Sidebar: MTV l Rolling Stone

[vodpod id=Video.16382838&w=425&h=350&fv=] For those who don’t know, Drake’s main producer, Noah “40” Shebib is battling

[vodpod id=Video.16038858&w=450&h=350&fv=] Class is in session. University of Wisconsin-Madison professor Gloria Ladson-Billings spoke with CNN on how Hip-Hop’s influence is being used as a tool to educate students across the U.S. Over the last year and half Bun B‘s taught at Rice, GZA lectured at Harvard and courses have been offered on Jay-Z and Beyonce. rtny

[vodpod id=Video.15747527&w=540&h=350&fv=] As part of his partnership with the

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1007692&w=425&h=350&fv=] Just in case you ain’t know, that’s Fat Joe. And in an interview with Cable News Network, he discusses his 100 lb weight loss, the inspiration behind it and shares a few health tips of his own.

[vodpod id=Video.15569711&w=450&h=350&fv=] You know what it is. It’s the story that you love to hear over and over again, but CNN gets Wiz Khalifa on their Soundcheck to discuss adapting to fame, influences, origin of his stage-name and more.

P, who’s currently battling the genetic blood disorder, schools a 13-year-old on the disease and how to care for it. In a recent interview with CNN, TLC member T-Boz spoke on when she was first diagnosed.

This Sunday, not only marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11, but also the release of Jay-Z’s sixth album, Blueprint. CNN wrote a piece on the project’s impact which coincidentally dropped during the tragic terrorist attacks .  “Young people not directly affected are always more removed from the onset of national tragedy,” said Tricia Rose, a professor at Brown University and author of “The Hip Hop Wars.While the much older fans of Mariah Carey or Bob Dylan would likely be too busy and worried about terrorist […]

Ever since the release of Killer Mike’s video “Burn”, he’s been under fire. The clip was banned from BET due to its controversial lyrics and

[vodpod id=Video.15221433&w=425&h=350&fv=] Someone please call 911. Well last week, a lot of fans did, after Game tweeted the LA Sheriff department’s phone number. Afterward, an investigation was placed on the rapper for tying up the lines. Above he explains the incident to CNN and apologizes. Oh yeah, R.E.D. Album drops August 23rd. UPDATE: LAPD Accepts Apology

The Based God recently appeared on CNN Radio and spoke on his album title I’m Gay and the controversy surrounding it. CNN: You’re big Twitter fan, and recently rapper Rhymefest tweeted that after he spoke to California artist Xzibit and listened to your music, his response was, “Homeboy needed a dad in his life.” Lil B: I’m going to say, who is Rhymefest? So he needs to work on promoting and marketing himself, because I don’t know him. But what […]

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”lukecnn”] Uncle Luke Luther Campbell appeared on CNN this afternoon as part of his campaign push for Mayor of Miami. He spoke on his platform and politics as usual. 305, remember to rock the vote on May 24th.

[vodpod id=Video.7958902&w=425&h=350&fv=contentId%3Dbestoftv%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2Fexp.am.intv.icet.cnn%26amp%3Bcontext%3D416x374_start_embed_onsite%26amp%3BdomId%3Dcvp_1%26amp%3Bw%3D416%26amp%3Bh%3D374] Ice-T appeared on CNN’s American Morning last week to promote his autobiography, ICE: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption

[vodpod id=Video.6675743&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D644923%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A644923] Noreaga gave MTV his side of the story on the incident with Mobb Deep, which was described in Prodigy’s autobiography. N.O.R.E admits that he was jumped, but claims a .9mm (not a tec-9) was used during the altercation that left Ty Nitty shot in the back. Although N.O. is confused as to why P would touch on the subject, he says that the two spoke the other day and that no friction will recur. Sidebar: Prodigy Welcomes Creative Control | Nore’aster