Rap Radar

Featuring a Tupac sample, the Roc Nation songstress puts her street dreams on wax with TDE’s own, Kendrick Lamar. Flex‘s Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself ? drops this month.

Sa prize!! King Kendrick Lamar takes the crown. Well deserved. Congrats.

“K-Dot earned the #1 spot in a unanimous decision, while 2 Chainz landed in the #2 slot. While both MCs made indelible marks in the last year, it was Kendrick’s artistry and commercial appeal that helped him earn the title. Lyrically, Lamar is an expert spitter who weaves complex rhyme patterns around soul-drenched beats, with as unique a style as rap has seen in years. And while verbal depth isn’t usually a marker for rap success, the Compton rapper moved major units when he dropped his debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d city”

The hottest in the game himself closes out the debate with “Poetic Justice” below.

Previously: #2 2 Chainz l #3 Rick Ross l #4 Nas l #5 Drake l #6 Big Sean l #7 Kanye West l #8 A$AP Rocky l #9 Future l #10 Meek Mill

YN is back with this week’s headlines. In today’s Truth episode, he recognizes Kendrick’s sold out performances, shares his views on Pitbull’s response to Weezy and critiques Trinidad’s new video.

TDE’s NYC takeover continued last night with Ab-Soul’s show at S.O.B.’s. Kendrick Lamar was in the house and ran through “Backseat Freestyle”. His chat with Info the previous night after the jump.

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Kendrick sold-out the Roseland Ballroom last night with two back-to-back shows for Hot 97′s “5 Boro Takeover Tour”. Aside from his Black Hippy crew, A$AP Rocky hit the stage for ”Fuckin’ Problems” while 50 Cent joined him for their live debut of ”We Up“. If you missed it, BlowHipHopTV has you covered.

UPDATE: Page 31 has TDE: ScHooboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock

K-Dot’s in the Big Apple. And this evening, he recited his latest single with his TDE band on the Late Show With David Letterman. No Drake, no problem. good kid, m.A.A.d city available here.

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From Kendrick’s new video to So So Def’s reunion, to Yeezy’s rants, Mr. Wilson knocks out a few top stories in Hip Hop for his new Truth.

Kendrick didn’t get his Janet cameo that he desired. But in his new video featuring Drake, he puts his life on the line, all in the name of love. good kid, m.A.A.d city in stores now.

Scottish artist Emeli Sandé can find Kendrick within arms reach as he lays down two new verses for the official U.S. version. Originally off her debut album, Our Version Of Events.

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Kendrick’s still across the pond for his good kid, m.A.A.d. city world tour. In the second installment of his travels, we get a look at his preparation for his sold-out show at the Hammersmith Apollo.

Previously: Ep. 1