More than likely, this was recorded before Ja’s new trial date was announced. Nonetheless, he spoke to Vlad on the charge and claimed that authorites are eager to lock up high profile people.

This snuck under the radar, but yesterday, Yelawolf was featured in the Los Angeles Times. The article is available to read here and so is the excerpt below. How frustrating was it when Rick Rubin came aboard at Columbia and dropped you? You’d think that the guy who produced the Beastie Boys and “Raising Hell” would have wanted to work with you. I was like, “You don’t get it, cool? Then I guess I must be extra special.” I had […]

[vodpod id=Video.3837726&w=425&h=350&fv=] Before rocking the Staples Center in L.A. last night, Eminem spoke to CNN’s Showbiz Tonight on how his drug addiction nearly led to him kicking the bucket. “It took me awhile to admit I actually did have a problem,” the musician said. “In the hip-hop world that I live in, it can be mistaken for weakness and the last thing you want to do in hip-hop is admit that you’re weak. But if I didn’t admit I was […]

Before the release of D12’s new album later this year, Bizarre tells Angela Yee on The Morning After that the dirty dozen are dropping a new mixtape to warm up the streets. To hear him tell it, the gang’s all there. Let’s not forget, Eminem is part of the group too.

Pharrell gave an interview with CNN’s Steve Perry to discuss the plight of America’s public educational system. It’s so easy to blame the schools. Parents, get on your job. atb

Before sunset, these two flicks were taken of fans waiting on line for Drake’s album signing at the Best Buy in Union Square. Pick up a copy tomorrow. The game needs all the support it can get. atf

Let’s be honest, Nicki Minaj’s street single “Massive Attack” was ehhh. In her VIBE cover story, she addresses the debacle—sort of. “Massive Attack was the record she wanted to go with,” says Sean Garret, sounding a little bit defensive. “I think it’s a different sound. She wanted to make a statement. She definitely has a different direction for her album and her career than where most people think she wants to go. Ask Nicki how she feels about the response […]

Adios June 22nd. Eminem’s new album, Recovery has been bumped up a day to June 21st (next Monday). Leak that.

Following T.I.’s arrest two years ago, he lost his endorsement deal with General Motors. But now, the rapper seems to be back on track. This morning on V103 FM in Atlanta, he announced that he’s set to become the new spokesman for Remy Martin Cognac. We’ll drink to that! ro

Pain is pleasure and pressure busts—well, you know the rest. Rap-Up got the drop that Trey has titled his next album Passion, Pain & Pleasure. In April, the singer’s manager Kevin Liles told MTV that the album is due out this September. Are you ‘ready’? Update: Trey’s goin’ out on tour. Keep your hand on your girl. Bonus: New Trey. No origins. Rumored Timbaland production. “Take You Home” splash