Drake donated a heap of money—well, $25,000 to be exact, to help fund the “Drake and Mavado Peace Center” in Cassava Piece, Jamaica. Drizzy shot his video, “Find Your Love” on the island last April, keeping his production crew entertained with private resort rentals and high-stakes online casinos between takes, but the project was ultimately panned by the tourism board for its gritty imagery. He told local newspaper, The Jamaica Star: “I had a great time when I was in […]

Extra, extra, read all about it. Yesterday the New York Knicks acquired free agent Amar’e Stoudemire. As part of the deal, the power forward will receive close to $100 million over the next five years. Like that Bron Bron? Anyway, Fat Joe celebrated the acquisition last night with Spike Lee, Chris Rock, head coach Mike D’Antoni and former Knickerbockers John Starks and Allan Houston. Let’s go Knicks! Sidebar: Adios Duhon

[vodpod id=Video.3970364&w=425&h=350&fv=] Move over Lark Voorhies, there’s a new woman in Asher’s life. After grinding on Toni Braxton last May in Vegas, Ash dedicated a song to the singer on his mixtape, Seared Foie Gras with Quince & Cranberry. And now, he has a video to, um, back it up.

Before performing at the Wireless Festival yesterday, Jermaine stopped by Tim Westwood’s show on BBC1xtra. He gave a brief Q&A and then freestyled over some classic instrumentals. Part 1: Interview Part 2: Freestyle

Here’s footage from Cole and Chipmunk’s freestyle this past weekend on DJ Semtex‘s show. Take a listen, these verses don’t come cheap!

[vodpod id=Video.3965801&w=425&h=350&fv=] Hey whaddayaknow, Derek G was in the studio the night this was taken. And just when the hodgepodge couldn’t get any stranger, Waka Flocka was in the house too. Welcome to the surreal life.

Cudi’s homie is showing his patriotism, (albeit a day late) with his latest mixtape, Independence Day. Download here. Tracklist below.

DJ Scoob Doo brings the camera inside Lil Wanye’s house for his new video. Nice crib too. Definitely a far cry from this. Weezy shot his portion while Gucci was locked up and coincidentally, Gooch did his while Wayne sits on Rikers.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”rick_rosstravis_barker”] Ricky recently caught up with drummer and living legend Travis Barker. Ross plugged his new album Teflon Don and showed his allegiance to Trav with a tattoo of his logo’s clothing line, Famous Stars And Straps.

Tech N9ne and Jay Rock head out on a paper chase with this new track from Tech’s The Gates Mixed Plate. Pick it up, July 27th. And while you’re at it, cop the latest issue of XXL which has a dope feature on N9ne’s independent hustle.