After months of speculation, Shady Records have finally signed Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf. The union is immortalized on the cover of the March issue of XXL, which goes on sale February 8th. Below, Eminem discusses the new signees. “Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse, it’s kinda phase two of Shady,” says Eminem. “It’s the new generation of Shady Records and as we’re trying to rebuild our label, it’s exciting for hip-hop and with all of these forces coming together and with what everybody’s capable […]

Talib lifts the Beastie Boys’ “The New Style” for this cut off his upcoming album, Gutter Rainbows. Pick up one or two on January 25th.

Not only is Asher working on his next album The Spaghetti Tree, but he’s also been in the stu with Chris Breezy for his upcoming project, F.A.M.E. Should be interesting to hear how that track pans out.

You know this rap shit fake! Ha! Maino takes off his belt and gives Eric and Jeff a good ol’ fashioned ass whoopin. In case you’re wondering, the skit is inspired by the video below. Funny stuff guys, just ask Rolling Stone.

Lupe stopped by the morning show on Hot 93.7 in Hartford Connecticut yesterday and over The Notorious one’s “10 Crack Commandments” parted with a freebie. Look ma, no adlibs! lupeend

On my way 2 Haiti ran into Praz, what should I do make peace or go sit somewhere Else! I Made peace 4 Haiti! Hard to believe, but today marks a year since Haiti was rocked by the devastating earthquake. From Ground Zero, Wyclef Jean called Power 105.1 this morning and spoke on the aftermath. Break 1: Break 2:

Staying in theme, yesterday morning at 11:11 am, Delaware upstart Mike Jagger released his debut mixtape, The Eleventh Hour. Tracklist and download after the jump. Sidebar: Allhiphop Interview

Leading up to the release of Snoop Dogg’s new album, the Doggumentary, the Doggfather’s introducing his new music series. #puffpuffpasstuesdays. And with the NBA All Star Game getting underway next month, he kicks things off with this track dedicated to the the city of angels produced by Scoop Deville.

With the Spring 2011 semester beginning today at Rice University, Bun B called the Madd Hatta Morning Show on 97.9 The Box in Houston and spoke on teaching his Spirituality and Hip Hop course. Below is the required reading for the class. We see you, Decoded.

Wax ushers in the New Year with a new freestyle over EOM production. Think RED and play this again.