Money is a major issue. And YP wants it all in his new video. Directed by Alex Nazari, the track can be found on the Chicago rapper’s mixtape, No Doz here.

While out West, Mystikal hooked up with DJ Quik for Blind Productions’ D.I.A.L. (Day In A Life) series. Based off their banter, this was filmed during the NBA season. Hopefully, we see the results sooner than later.

Saigon’s sophomore album The Greatest Story Never Told 2: Bread And Circuses rolls into town on November 6th. But before that happens, he offers some insight on the project’s sub-title. BREAD and CIRCUSES definition- A metaphor for a superficial means of appeasement.  In the       case of politics, the phrase is used to describe the creation of public approval, not through exemplary or excellent public service or public policy, but through diversion, distraction and/or        the mere satisfaction of the immediate shallow requirements of populace. 

Funeral services for Chris Lighty were held this afternoon at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. The famed parlor also hosted The Notorious B.I.G. and Aaliyah’s memorials. Lighty’s estranged wife Veronica, was in attendance and so was LL Cool J, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Lyor Cohen, Mary J Blige, Diddy, 50 Cent and Fat Joe. Friends remember Baby Chris here.

Ghostwridah stiffens his flow over Kendrick’s Lamar’s Section .80 instrumental. Definitely a noteworthy attempt. Download Downtown Lights 2.0 here.

T.I. and his clan were back on VH1 last night for Season 2 of The Family Hustle. In the first episode, Tip takes the family camping and then to Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash concert.

After seven long weeks, yours truly was back on Hot 97 for another round of songs that could make the grade on the FM dial. When it was all said and done, I chose Vinny Cha$e’s song, “Urban Outfitters”. Check out my call and the rest of the list below. CHEER$, bitch.

Talib’s hitting the pavement with his new mixtape, Attack The Block. There’s 18 tracks with features from Mac Miller, Styles P, Ab-Soul, and more. Titles and download after the jump.

Alicia first single got off to a rocky start. But now, she’s back with Nicki Minaj on her new offering, “Girl On Fire (Inferno Version)”. There will be another rendition called “Blue Light”. Sounds like AK is still trying to find her groove. Girl On Fire arrives on November 27th. x

At the close of the Made In America Day Festival, Hov joined headliner Pearl Jam for a rendition of “99 Problems”. Keep on rocking in the free world, guys.