[vodpod id=Video.4785714&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D589195%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A589195] Kanye continues his conversation with MTV and explains how he came up with the backdrop for Rick Ross’ “Live Fast, Die Young” off Teflon Don. “I listened to CDs for three days to find the ‘Live Fast Die Young’ sample, which was ‘If This World Were Mine’ flipped by the Bar-Kays. And I loved the sample so much that I played it for two days. Just over and over and over, and I thought about it and said, […]

At the 7:25 mark of Short Dog’s interview with Pyramidwest, he reveals that a collaborative album with E-40 may be in the works. He says they’ve recorded a gang of songs and with any luck, it will see the light of day in the middle of next year. Hella juiced.

Bun B and Drake shot a video for their duet off Trill O.G. yesterday in Houston. Termanology was there as were a bunch of beautiful ladies and Bun’s adorable granddaughter. Below are some flicks hhnm gathered from the set.

Here’s the truth: Eminem and Rihanna have recorded the sequel to “Love The Way You Lie” for the singer’s upcoming album, Loud. MTV got a chance to hear the track and here’s what they had to say: When the chorus kicks in, the hook from the original track is bigger and more cinematic than ever before, but it’s Em’s seething anger when he delivers his verse that will have fans going bananas. He raps about the pain she causes him […]

[vodpod id=Video.4779930&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D591457%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A591457] It wasn’t Meek Mill’s first time performing at Philly’s annual Powerhouse concert. And like a true vet, he (along with DJ Drama) put on for his city last Saturday. Following his performance, he spoke with the 1515 Boys on rocking the Wells Fargo Center. “It was a feeling I never felt before,” Meek told Mixtape Daily backstage after his set. “I did a couple things a cappella to let the world know what I’m doing. I got [DJ] […]

T.I. doubles up on his music videos before turning himself. This time it’s, for track nine off his Fuck A Mixtape. Nothing beats a song with a message. Thanks for the TIP, Cliff.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”nelly_1and10″] Nelly sat across Skip Bayless this afternoon on ESPN’s 1st & 10. After discussing the latest sports headlines, Nelly spoke again about his exclusion from BET’s Top MCs Of The 21st Century list. Hey, Sylvia don’t lie. Cornell should be #1 on everybody’s list. Just don’t tell KRS. Ha!

We’re not fucking around, but Diddy’s got a new crew—and t-shirt to match. With the Last Train To Paris departing on December 14th, Puff has renamed his Dirty Money outfit, the “Not Fucking Around Crew.” You know we gets down.

Two nights back, Def Jam held its Cipher Sessions at S.O.B.’s in New York. The event featured a beat battle, emcee cipher and performances from acts like STS and Emillo Rojas. In the clip above, Cory Gunz lets verbal AK spray with a rapid fire freestyle. Bullshit with Big Sean after the jump.

For the last six years, Shade 45 has impacted airwaves with new music and exclusive interviews. So to commemorate their day, Eminem called The Morning After with Angela Yee. He thanked the listeners and said he’s currently in the studio with Dr. Dre. Yep, the hype is real!