In the latest installment of Life+Times’ Decoded series, producer DJ Quik reflects back to when he created The Black Album track with Hov, the inspiration behind it and Madonna’s contribution.

Dom Kennedy’s album, Get Home Safely will finally arrive home on October 15. After the jump, he reveals the 17 titles including guest features from Skeme, Krondon and Nipsey Hussle.

It’s report card time. And when Domani and King come home with report cards that aren’t to the Kang’s expectations, he hires a tutor. Good tip.

With T.I. and Chris Brown’s helping hands, E-40 caters to the ladies on his brand new single off his forthcoming Block Brochure 4,5,6. Is you with that?

Rocking Tom Ford, Jay-Z cleans up nice on the front of Vanity Fair‘s November issue. In the cover story, Hov discusses family, his Forbes estimated worth and his drug dealing past.

Arsenio Hall invited A$AP Ferg to last night’s show for his musical entertainment. With A$AP Rocky’s assistance, the pair gave a live performance of their collaboration, “Shabba”. Trap Lord in stores now.

Decked out in Gianni’s designer threads, Migos cordially invite us to their mansion for a whole lot of champagne popping and twerking. Directed by Gabriel Hart.

With DJ Mustard provides the beat, Young Dro fires and coughs up a lung in support of his High Times. The album drops October 15, but you can pre-order yours now.

Put away the kaleidoscope and pick up your bibles. Through his very own eyes, Wale takes us from God’s house and everywhere else in The Gifted‘s new video. Available on iTunes now.

K.R.I.T.’s on his new album flow and revealed the title of his sophomore set, Cadillactica. Above, HHS87 catches up with him at BET Hip-Hop Awards where he discusses what to expect and more.