If Eric B’s running for president, don’t expect Nicki Minaj to be his first lady. Apparently, Nicki snubbed Eric after he asked for a photo for his daughter. Can’t clap for this. HSK

[vodpod id=Video.3436636&w=425&h=350&fv=] Plies put on his speaking voice last night during his Hip Hop Shop interview with Toure. He discussed his new album Goon Affiliated, pulling up his trousers and the motivation behind covering a fan’s college tuition. Yardie

To hear Nas tell it, “this one right here is real Jamaican.” Shouldn’t come as a surprise either since it’s produced by Bob’s son, Damian. UGC

During the filming of Rick Ross’ “All I Want Is You” video in Colombia last year, Triple C member Gunplay snorts an 8ball with the policia nearby. In the words of Mr. Rick James…

Jesus, Kimberly. What have you done to yourself—and your rhymes? DJ Ill Will got the go ahead on this new track produced by Detail. Too bad its far from purrfect. X

Devi Dev rolled with DJ Quik to the city of love and documented the experience. Despite the language barrier, Quik was given the blue red carpet treatment from the locals.

Word on the curb is that Dr. Dre will make a surprise appearance at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival this weekend. The three-day event kicks off tomorrow and is headlined by Jay-Z. Rumor has it that the tandem will finally premiere “Under Pressure“. Of course, this is all hearsay. Or is it? Today, I stumbled across a tweet from Chef Jeremiah, who since yesterday, has been on the ground taking flicks. And unless his ears deceive him, the […]

As Black Rob once said, D-I-C-K Riders ain’t whoa! And to further the sentiment is will.i.am and Thugnificent in this new video. The third and final season of The Boondocks season airs May 2nd.

Fuck a mixtape, King Uncaged drops August 24th. TM

[vodpod id=Video.3432182&w=425&h=350&fv=loc%3D%2F%26amp%3Bautoplay%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bvid%3D6194663] At the 4:53 mark of Jas Prince’s Ustream broadcast last night, Drake says he feels people try to pit him against J.Cole. He admits that Jermaine is one of his favorite up-and-coming rappers and said that they plan to work together. How soon? Place your bets here. TS