Although Young Guru’s currently on “Era Of The Engineer” Tour, he took time out to converse with Gavin Godfrey on CNN Radio. He spoke on his origins, working with Jay-Z and lecture series.

The letters keep pouring in. Delivered by J.Period, Common adds a few bars to Hov’s recent song press release. That Kevin Ware line was slick. Says Com: “Respect to Jay Z and anyone who stands up for the people.” missinfo

“Been getting my thug on/ ever since J-Lo had a love jones for Puff Combs…” Crooked I’s nice. But you already knew that. While on his C.O.B. radio show, he recited some fresh rhymes over Jay-Z’s “Public Service Announcement.” It’s gon be hard to leave this freestyle alone.

The rap game’s sick. Luckily, Ghostwridah comes equipped with his own household remedy. Here’s what he said of this recent recording:  “Last week was such a good week for hip hop… There were some very strong releases and I just want to continue that with my own contribution.”

Lil Wayne didn’t like his verse, but maybe he’ll appreciate the video. With a full fledged orchestra, here’s the visual aid to Based On A T.R.U. Story’s opening track. Due to flashes of nudity, we’ll rate this one NSFW.

It’s no Inception, but N.O.R.E. and Strange Music affiliate get lost in la la land in their new vid. Don’t sleep and cop Student Of The Game tomorrow.

While across the pond, Creative Control compiles footage of Joey Bada$$ and his band of brothers. At least the trip looks entertaining. Off The Aprocalypse. which you can download here. nr

Live from the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, Bizzy Crook vibes to Kendrick Lamar’s hit for his new music video. His next project 84 is scheduled to arrive in May.

J.Cole’s Born Sinner will finally see the light on June 25th. And in a recent interview with MTV, he explains why he abandoned the basketball themes of his previous project and the concept behind his new album.  “It’s not necessarily a church theme and it’s not really about church,” he explained. “I like my album themes to be metaphors because it gives me the freedom to speak about something else that’s going on in my life, so the Born Sinner thing is […]

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more ratchet, leave it up to Gucci Mane to up the ante. First off, if you’re under 18 or at work, carry on. If not, check out his new porn video in support of  Traphouse 3 dropping May 21st.