Take two. Now that Meek and Rick Ross’ “I’ma Boss” has taken off, the tandem returned to Philadelphia to shoot another video for it. This time, Benny Boom is sitting in the director’s chair. In the meantime, here’s Dre Films and SpiffTV’s footage of how the shoot all came together.

Hands down, DJ Wonder’s one of the best DJs around. And with today marking President Barack Obama’s 50th Birthday, he complied this mix on Shade 45. Hail to the chief and download after the jump.

Usually Nardwuar interviews more established acts. But this time around he caught up with newcomer Casey Veggies. Bet you didn’t know his dad was a bodyguard for Jay-Z, did ya? Us neither. Check out the clip above.

The Dallas Observer recently caught up with Mr. No One Can Do It Better himself, D.O.C. Since injuring his voice in a car accident two decades ago, he’s been out of the spotlight, ghostwriting mainly for Dr. Dre. The entire feature is available to read online, but below are a few excerpts. On Dr. Dre More recently, something else fortuitous happened to the ghostwriter — he received a call from Dr. Dre, who invited him to come back to California. […]

If you’re unfamiliar with Roy Ayers, kill yourself. In an interview with Out Da Box TV, Mr. Ayers speaks on rappers sampling his tunes. Everybody loves the sunshine—and a publishing check.

Yours truly was the host with the most last night at Public Assembly in Brooklyn. The concert featured Illz, YC The Cynic, Grafh, The Kid Daytona, and was headlined by the L.E.P. Bogus Boys. William McKinney was in the house and filmed a majority of the performances. More footage of the Lower End Professionals and the other opening acts under the cut.

Aye, Da Snowman’s shaking things up on the August/September edition of The Source. Issue hits newsstands August 23rd. Are you aware that your fans are demanding a classic album? Young Jeezy: I think they deserve a classic. They’ve waited long enough. I think that every record on this album is an anthem.

Live From The Kitchen comes Yo Gotti’s new, uh, single. No pun intended. The chorus is less than desired, but there’s probably more in store when the album drops September 27th.

“When I wear Billionaires Boys Club, it’s more than gear/ I don’t wear it cause Pharrell, I wear it cause I’m fo real.” Yep, it’s deeper than rap. According to GQ, Jay-Z has acquired Pharrell’s Billionaires Boys Club line. As part of the deal, the brand will be distributed and manufactured under the Rocawear umbrella. UPDATE: 14 Shots From The Throne.

[vodpod id=Video.14398087&w=425&h=350&fv=p%3D1763%26s%3D1429284%26tbid%3D163%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] Backstage at the Annual Hip Hop For HIV Concert in Houston, Bun B tells Devi Dev that he plans on returning to Rice University for his Hip Hop and Religion course this Fall. Do remember undergrads, registration deadline is this Friday. (August 5th)