Drizzy tells Rap-Up that for his untitled sophomore effort, so far, he’s commissioned producers 40, Boi-1da, and 9th Wonder. “I started the album,” he said. “I’ve got some great stuff that I’m really excited about. 40’s in a really great place so he’s making great beats. I started working with 9th Wonder, so yeah, it’s good. It’s early though.”

Dat Boy Hot. No, literally. Word on the curb is that this track is bubblin’ out in the Chi and through out the Midwest. Only time will tell if it pops everywhere else.

Although Lil Wayne told his fans to stop sending mail, he wrote his final letter on his site, Weezythanxyou. Wayne’s scheduled to be released from Rikers Island November 4th. Hello world. Time is ticking and I’m counting every second. Because of my new limitations, this unfortunately has to be my last letter. I don’t think people truly understand how much their thoughts and well wishes have helped me through this time in my life. Not everyone is as lucky as […]

Malice is set to release his book, Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, & Blind near the end of this year. But today he drops off a viral excerpt based on the novel. karencivil

[vodpod id=Video.4616240&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D345%2526tile%253D%2526reportDartNValue%253D%2526reportDartSubValue%253D%2526reportDartZone%253D%2526reportPropSubSection%253DMediaHub%2526reportPropSeason%253D%2526reportPropPageName%253D] Following Katie Couric and Drake’s interview, BET‘s Tony Anderson rounded up the pair for another sit-down. Whoever thought hip-hop would take it this far?

Nas allegedly wrote this email to the bigwigs at Def Jam demanding the release of Lost Tapes Vol. 2 this winter. Supposedly, they offered him $200,000 to fund the project. Until we receive confirmation, believe half of what you read after the jump.

Funkmaster Flex got the green light to premiere Banks’ new posse cut on Hot 97. Apparently, he changed the name from “Trackstar” to “Start It Up”. But it’s the music that counts, and from the sound of it, Hunger For More 2 is shaping up to be a full course meal. Album drops November 23rd. UPDATE:  Dirty version it up

Lex Luger uses his signature drums for Diamond’s new record featuring Waka Flocka Flame. If dat hoe get outta line, this is the song for you. kc

Chris Brown stopped by Angie Martinez’s spot this afternoon on Hot 97. Before jumping into her bonus song, “Deuces”, Breezy briefly speaks on his star studded remix. He also says that he hopes to shoot a video for it as well.

Bad Boy’s secret weapon teams up with The Prince of NY, DJ Self for his new mixtape, The Money Pit Pt. 2 Cash in after the jump.