Nas seems more jovial than usual. While out in Vegas this past Saturday, he stopped by Bootleg Kev’s show on Hot 97.5 and was awarded the key to the radio station. So much for murderin’ the DJ. Congrats!

This past April, parents were alarmed that T.I. was featured as a guest speaker at Woodland Middle School in Henry County, GA. Last Friday, the rapper appeared on The Wendy Williams Show and responded to the criticism. “Well to be perfectly honest… speaking freely if I may, I honestly believe that they should more concerned with the message than the guy giving the message. I think they should have asked their children ‘what did you hear,” “what did he say?’The […]

Polow Da Don provides the boom bap for Rich Boy’s new tune. It’s gon be hard to love again after listening to this.

Cudder was in Oregon last night and premiered “Revolution” off his upcoming album, Man on the Moon: The Legend of Mr. Rager. Whoa, whoa, whoaaa. dnc

“I ain’t gon’ be on the Internet all day lookin’ for who’s fresh, so I can help them…” Over the last couple of months, Ice Cube has come under fire for his criticism on hip-hop’s new crop. Neophytes like Jay Rock have accused him for not pinpointing his targets. But Cube isn’t too concerned with what people say. He tells Rap Radar that he champions acts like Nipsey Hussle and says others shouldn’t depend on his assistance.

Cleveland rocks. And this past Thursday, LeBron proved that when he acted as Drake’s hypeman during his performance of “Throw It In The Bag (Remix)” and “Over”. Let’s hope Stern doesn’t fine Bron over this. Ha! hhnm

Training Day director, Antoine Fuqua revealed to Digital Spy that he’ll begin production on a Tupac biopic this fall. No word as to who’ll play the rapper nor release date. “It looks like we’re doing Tupac Shakur’s movie next in September, that’s what I’ve been starting up and working on now,” he said. “I’ve been working on that for a while with Morgan Creek and Jim Robinson. I just got the greenlight from him and we’re going in September. I’ve […]

As CNN reported, actor Dennis Hopper died earlier today from prostate cancer. He was 74. Though he was most known for his roles in Easy Rider and Speed, he earned his hip-hop stripes early on. Back in 1988 as a director, he exposed the world to the other side of L.A. in Colors. Then in 1997, he appeared as “Victor Castilglione” in Puff Daddy’s post apocalyptic video, “Victory.” No games in life and death. Rest in peace.

Earlier this week, Lloyd Banks held court at B.B. King Bar and Grill in Times Square. Yayo filled in hypeman duties and for the first time performed his single, “Pass The Patron” sans 50 Cent. Doesn’t sound as crappy live, as it does through your iPod. Below, is Banks’ full performance.

How about some hardcore? The Mash Out Posse were in Providence last week and performed a bunch of classics. Still cold as ice.