Here’s the interview that sparked Kanye West’s Twitter rant yesterday. It’s a shame that Ye’s album is being released in less than two weeks and instead of promoting it, he’s being used as a pawn to help push George Bush’s memoir, Decision Points. Later in the clip, Today host Matt Lauer responds to Kanye’s gripes and says the rapper is scheduled to perform for the network on Black Friday. Good luck with that.

The fun and games are over I’m back to work. I’m on some new shit my album is coming along get ready for a classic. Nice cut, 50. In September, Fif said he wasn’t shaving his hair until the completion of his next album. Since then, he’s been spotted wearing fitted caps. But today, he posted this pic with a freshly cropped ‘do. Unfortunately, the album isn’t done yet. However, a few days ago he promised that it’ll be a […]

Maurice Garland recently launched a new website dedicated to adult beverages. For the first installment of his Open Bar series, E-40 spoke on the origins of “Hurricane“, Carlos Rossi wine, and his partnership with Snoop Dogg in Candy Cognac. Cheers!

Two days after the release of Jay-Z’s Decoded (Nov. 16) Hov and talk show host, Charlie Rose will discuss the book at the Brooklyn Museum. For those in the area, tickets are available here. This isn’t the first time the tandem have met. In the clip above, Jay appeared on Rose’s PBS program and discussed his album, American Gangster.

Whether it’s a fist or a blunt, throw it in the air. For Wiz and Spitta’s latest recording, they name it after the co-founder of the Black Panther Party. Interesting choice. How long until we get something for Bobby Seale, guys?

It’s week 14 and Crooked I returns with another freestyle. This time though, it’s over the remix to 2Pac’s “California Love”. Keep it rockin’, Crook.

A few weeks ago, Moonie and Count gave a live performance of “FTW” at their listening session in Chicago. Go For The Win and download their latest street album, Don’t Feed The Killaz Vol.3

On page 39 of Jay-Z’s memoir Decoded, Hov discusses wanting Wu-Tang affiliate Shyheim The Rugged Child for “Coming Of Age” on Reasonable Doubt. The story goes that Shyheim’s team passed on the offer. Guess you got to learn to live with regrets. Anyway, at a bus stop in Staten Island, Shy speaks on his mention in the book. Decoded hits the racks on November 16th. 57ave

Producer Dem Joints utilizes a 50 Cent sample, for Jay Rock’s new track featuring Trae Tha Truth. Still in the hood? Well, this one’s for you.

Mitchy Slick strong arms Talib Kweli for this new track off The Year of the Blacksmith Community Mixtape. No word as to when it’ll be released, but its mixed by Mick Boogie and hosted by Kweli himself. Spread the news.