Tha Joker’s offering The Explanation next Monday, but here’s a sample from the project featuring Mississippi’s own K.R.I.T. and Tito Lopez. Produced by TyTy America.

With NBA All-Star Weekend beginning tonight, Common appeared this morning on ESPN’s First Take. He spoke on getting crossed up by Justin Bieber

As part of Crown Royal’s new campaign, 9th Wonder and Big K.R.I.T. rework the O’Jays classic tune. The song is said to appear tonight during the Miami Heat vs. OKC Thunder game tonight on TNT. Above is a video of how the track came together.

Papoose was back at Shade 45 and while kicking it with Statik Selektah, he rhymed over the industry’s favorite instrumental. Looks like the

This was supposed to be released last Fall. Fast forward three months later, we have the project’s first single. The album is now due out April 16th and from the sound of Ghost’s verse, he’s back on his bullshit. Allow him to reintroduce himself.

This is only a “lyric video”, but it probably could suffice as the official clip. Jigga Man doesn’t make an appearance, but Justin does reveal (check 5:20 mark) that his album 20/20 Experience will drop March 19th. UPDATE: Get out your seat! Official clip.

Former LAPD officer Chris Dorner is (or was) the most wanted in America. After going on a murderous spree, he was allegedly killed by authorities. MC Lyte appeared on CNN yesterday to discuss the case and the support surrounding it.

Some things are just down right disrespectful. Over the weekend, Future released the remix to “Karate Chop” featuring Lil Wayne. Weezy insolently rhymed, “Beat that pussy up like Emmett Till.” In 1955, Emmett Till was tortured and murdered for allegedly whistling at a White woman. He was 14 years old. His death was a catalyst in the Civil Rights movement following his open casket funeral. From Kanye West to Remy Ma, Till’s name has been used as punchline to describe […]

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are currently in Sydney, Australia. And during their performance at the Metro Theatre, Lil Jon joined them for a performance of “Thrift Shop”. In related news, the song is now three times platinum.

With Santana’s mixtape God Will’n on the ‘net, he brings his collaboration with Wale to the ‘Tube. Lots of pretty ladies in this one. Unfortunately, none of them are darker than a manila folder. Affirmative action now! Download the tape here.