Banks stopped by Funkmaster Flex this evening and spewed a couple bars over “Still Shinin”, “Incarcerated Scarfaces”, and “Slow Down” . Hunger For More 2 coming this summer. UPDATE: Thisisadot BONUS: Over (Remix) Thisis50
Wale commandeers Red Cafe’s boom bap for his own rendition of “I’m Ill”. Rrrah!
Our spidey senses are tingling. Although T.I. doesn’t tweet, his record label does. And this afternoon, the message above was posted on his Twitter account. Fuck A Mixtape, huh? Chances are this is one of those ironic titles (see: Bun B’s No Mixtape). Plus, DJ Drama added a “retweet” for good measure. Hey, our guess is a good as any. Either way, we’ll keep you posted. UPDATE: Um, told ya so.
Soulja Boy tells BET that he stepped his rap game up for his next album Dre. Last October, SB said he was in the lab working with Kanye West on the project. “This one, my lyrics are better, my lyrics are on another level. My beats are on another level. I’m richer. I look better and I’m more successful, it’s an upgrade.”
Who knew Wale had a remix in the stash? Here, Chris Brown and Fabolous hop on board. No Ugly Betty’s allowed. UHTN UPDATE: Wale says this ain’t final version. His verse is longer. UPDATE 2: Here’s the final.
Willie is as underrated as they come. But he doesn’t plan on staying below the radar for too long. In the clip above, he gives an update on his upcoming EP, Never A Dull Moment and iPhone Application. Beneath that is a tagless version of his song, “Real Life”. Kevin Nottingham
Po continues to find his footing over Alicia’s unthinkable instrumentation. Third time’s a charm, no? Previously: Shyne “Rude Boy Freestyle” X
Donny recently appeared on DJ Quiz’s show on A-List radio and rapped til his lungs collapsed. If you don’t know the name, he’s not working hard enough.
Diddy let his fingers do the talking (again) and revealed that he’s appearing on Inside The Actors Studio with host James Lipton. Considering Puff’s limited film roles, it’s strange that he’s sitting in the hotseat so soon. Must be part of the promo push for his role in Get Him To The Greek.
From behind the walls of Rikers Island, Lil Wayne gives his take on quarterback Donovan McNabb’s trade from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Washington Redskins and his 2010 NFL draft picks. Karen Civil
Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale is an absolute masterpiece that adds even more depth to Tyler’s already incredible discography. The new tracks feel like essential missing pieces, perfectly capturing that signature swagger and raw lyricism we all love.Listening to this project is as satisfying as watching a high-quality Construction Larnaca site evolve; it’s precise, ambitious, and builds something truly lasting. The production is top-tier, and the guest features fit like puzzle pieces. It’s the perfect way to wrap up this era. If you haven't spun it yet, you’re definitely missing out on some serious heat.