While in Austin last week, DJ Quik held a listening session at Nice Kicks this past Thursday for his eighth solo album, Book Of David. Although the project is dropping April 20th, it was supposed to come out last year. In the clip above, Quik explains the reason for the delay. He also reveals that he’s one of the few artists to get a sample clearance from the film, Grease.

[vodpod id=Video.5810398&w=425&h=350&fv=] SpiffTV and Dre Films provide the visuals for Rick Ross’ latest video, “RetroSuperFuture II”. Presently, Self Made still on course to drop May 24th.

[vodpod id=Video.5804284&w=425&h=350&fv=embedCode%3DMxam5iMjoY8NoptI9pxiTU5eg-9SVkEh] One of hip-hop’s greatest mysteries has finally been cracked. Three weeks after the 14th anniversary of the death of the Notorious B.I.G., The New York Daily News has identified the afro-sporting baby on the cover of his platinum debut album, Ready To Die. The model is 18-year-old Bronx native, Keithroy Yearwood. Last year, we asked Puff to I.D. the tyke but to no avail. After all these years, it would be cool to recreate the image with the […]

For whatever reason, this slipped under our Radar when it came out last week. Yeah, yeah, late pass these nuts. Anyway, here’s Mr. Kennedy’s latest mixtape, The Original Dom Kennedy. Tracklist and download below.

History sure has a way of repeating itself. TMZ says Suge was involved in an altercation last Saturday in the casino of the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas. Allegedly, his opponent approached him and said, “I can take you.”  The squabble was eventually broken up and no one was arrested. 15 years ago, Suge’s former artist 2Pac was involved in a brawl at the MGM in Las Vegas hours before getting murdered.

Never mind TLC, here’s Wax’s new mixtape, Scrublife. Tracklist is below and so is his new video, “Dispensary Girl”. In related news, the rapper also recently signed to Def Jam Records. Win!

Oh no! According to the Press-Telegram, legendary crooner Nate Dogg passed away last night. He was 41. No word as to cause of death, but four years ago, Nate suffered two strokes. Last year, Warren G gave an update on his condition and said he was undergoing therapy. Snoop reacts to the tragic news below. Regulators mount up. We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 […]

Gucci Mane shows his grill for the cover of The Source’s annual Green Issue. The feature is written by moi and hits newsstands March 22nd. Below is an excerpt of La Flare on making the Forbes list last year. Source: You don’t make Forbes by being stupid. Do you feel like people doubt your intelligence? Gucci: Yeah. The critics and bloggers ridicule and scrutinize [but] it fuels my fire. I can’t say I want to enjoy all the spoils of […]

A week out of prison, Prodigy gave The Source his first post prison interview. P spoke on his release, appearing in the Unsigned Hype column, and love for Kanye West. What da drilly wit dat!

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”travis_106″] Yesterday afternoon, Travis Barker invaded 106 & Park. Following an interview, he performed “Jump Down” with The Cool Kids. The track appears on his solo debut album, Give The Drummer Some which is in stores today!