Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era keep Capital STEEZ’s memory alive in their brand new video. “Capitalizing the name “Capital STEEZ” is now as good as remembering any credible historic leader leading a militant army of troops. “Like Water” is the visual stepping stone to what STEEZ led for the listeners of revolutionary music.”

If you don’t find anything wrong with new music from Diamond, how ’bout her latest featuring Da Brat? Diamond’s Evolved coming soon.

In the fourth installment of J.Cole’s web series, former Cowboys WR, now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kevin “KO” Ogltree, shares his beginnings in Queens and his journey to the NFL. Previously: Ep 4: Ibrahim “IB” Hamad

These may be your usual suspects, but nonetheless, Tony Toca gathers these 4 MCs for his Piecemaker 3: The Return Of The 50 MCs on July 9. Produced by himself and Beatnuts’ Psycho Les. Cop the track here.

Produced by Trippy Keez, Daz Dillinger and WC continue to throw the dubs up high for their collaborative album’s next release. Westcoast Gangsta Shit arrives July 2.

Consisting of frequent collaborators Killer Mike and producer El-P, the duo is set to release their free album and taps Big Boi for their latest audio. Peep the making of the track above. info

Gucci falls. With his digital LP Trap House III released just last week, LaFlare revealed earlier that he’s already on to the next one. Gucci has also told Fader that he’s recording with Marilyn Manson. hhnm

As part of Red Bull and FSD‘s Sound Select showcase at Double Door, Logan closed out yesterday’s event by reciting his 601 & Snort‘s standout track. Medellin Living Legend coming soon.

Ri Ri continues to reign supreme. Following last week’s sales, her seventh album Unapologetic has earned her, her sixth platinum certification. Currently at 27 weeks on the charts, the set has spawned four hit singles including “Stay”, which recently honored her as the artist with the most Billboard #1s in history with 11. billboard

Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and MMG among the few in attendance, Terius celebrated the release of his album at NYC’s The Greenhouse last night. Here’s what you missed out on.