[vodpod id=Video.4366978&w=425&h=350&fv=] Touré was lucky enough to chop it up with Lauryn Hill backstage at the Rock The Bells concert this past weekend. She speaks on her absence from the game and her creative mind state. New album in the cards? Outlook, not so good. yardie

Kendrick’s a monster on the mic. And here’s the video to prove it. Only two weeks remain until he O.D.‘s over his peers.

Funkmaster Flex must hold the record for the longest birthday celebration. This past weekend, he brought Gucci Mane to Club Ole in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Gooch isn’t the most dynamic performer, but he did test out his new collabo with Swizz Beatz.

[vodpod id=Video.4365236&w=425&h=350&fv=] Tricks are for kids. But B.o.B.’s new video is suitable for all ages. Here’s the visual to Bobby Ray’s chart topping single. Do you believe in magic now? os

Motion Dose is on their grind and scored the new music video from Asher Roth. The song will appear on his forthcoming player, The Spaghetti Tree. Weird title, but at least the visual makes sense. ugc

Asylum Records held another listening session yesterday for Waka Flocka’s Flocakveli. Honestly, the entire album sounds like a long ass song, but at least his videos have been on point. So for his next one, he’s commissioned Motion Family to execute his vision. Take a look-see.

Lil’ Wayne told Funkmaster Flex last month that after his release from Rikers Island, he wanted to collaborate with indie king, Tech N9ne. Tech told VIBE he was surprised by the mention and that the wheels are in motion. Welcome to the best of both worlds “I’m still surprised by what Wayne said—we’ve never meet him, so for him to acknowledge me was a shock,You think people of a certain stature don’t know about you. I just wonder what songs […]

AZ started the month off right and celebrated the 15th year anniversary of his classic debut last night at Santos Party House in Gotham City. He ran through a bunch of oldies and goodies. The commemorative edition is due out October 10th. More footage underneath. yk2

Jay-Z isn’t the only rapper releasing a book on November 16th. The same day, Trick Daddy’s set to drop his autobiography, Magic City: Trials Of A Native Son. According to the description: Magic City: Trials of a Native Son, chronicles Trick Daddy’s story against the backdrop of Miami, the Magic City. It is an extraordinary story, of a childhood marked by poverty, a crime-laden adolescence, an incarceration, a meteoric rise to fame, and a struggle with a potentially fatal medical condition. […]

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