[vodpod id=Video.3897152&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D531416%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A531416] Hopefully before the close of the year, Nipsey will release his debut album South Central State Of Mind. From my P.O.V., the project could’ve been out sooner if Epic didn’t drop the ball on “Hussle In The House“. But that’s a whole ‘nother story.  Anyway, 1515 caught up with Nip and allowed him to speak on the concept of the LP. “Regardless of people’s opinion about it, the dominant culture in L.A. is gang-banging,” Nipsey, a Crip, said […]

This Philly cat’s back at it. After throwing Jay-Z under the bus—again, Beans fires a warning shot in Drake’s direction. Doubt this is “The Closure“, Sigel’s been wanting.

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Next Tuesday, Virgin America will make its inaugural flight to Toronto, Canada. Taking off from Cali, on board will be Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson, Drake, and an  online contest winner. Prepare for take off.

Now that Big K.R.I.T.’s signed to Def Jam, it’s now or never for him to step up to the plate. Below is some new material that echoes the sentiment. Underneath that, is footage of him signing his recording contract. Salute, Sha. Sidebar: Big K.R.I.T. Talks With 1515

The students of Culver City High School in California recieved one helluva graduation present last night. Inside the school’s gymnasium, Dr. Dre and Timbaland made a surprise appearance. Dre didn’t perform, but Timbo recited cuts like, “The Way I Are,” ”Promiscuous Girl,” and “Say Something”. The concert was recorded for an online documentary and was sponsored by Hewlett Packard and Interscope Records. The label also plans to donate $10,000 worth of computer equipment.

Ice Cube’s going to have to wait a lil’ longer to rep the West. HHDX says the project will now be released on September 28. Yea, yeah?

50 adds a lil’ East Coast flavor to Too $hort’s favorite word. Life’s a bitch. Try not to marry one. Ha! thisis50

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Mick Boogie oversees Big Boi and Rick Ross’ mashup for this collaborative mixtape.  Download here. Titles below.