Kendrick took time out during his tour to reward the students at Mount Pleasant High School in Rhode Island for their attendance. As part of the “Get Schooled” program, K-Dot served as their principal for the day. “Without education you don’t have anything,” said Kendrick, who was a 4.0 student at Centennial High School in L.A. and was the first in his family to graduate from high school. “My teachers were great positive influences in my life. My middle school […]

It sure don’t. After announcing he has put his tour with Travi$ Scott on hold, Casey makes things up by liberating a new recording. Produced by Lee Bannon. xzone

It sure has been an eventful week. Two thirds of Naughty By Nature stopped by the Breakfast Club to elaborate on the ongoing issue with Vin Rock and a recent physical altercation. Oy vey!

At the Scratch DJ Academy, Kid Capri sat with Shaheem Reid in the latest The Round Up episode. Capri spoke on his most memorable moments during his career and everything else in between.

Diddy was just among the many celebs that witnessed Floyd’s victory. But to see how his evening went behind the scenes, here’s a look at his travels, the main event and the after-party.

Shots ring off thanks to the latest offering from Buck and Tha City Paper’s digital album G.A.S. Pt. 2 dropping Memorial Day weekend. tnt

Ha! We see what Gucci did here. New Guwop featuring Bricksquad’s latest acquisition.

From the bedroom to the backseat of the Bentley, Spitta Andretti brings his way of life in the video for the title track off New Jet City. Download the tape here.

How’s this for a halftime show? Waka keeps us entertained during intermission with the third edition of his DuFlocka Rant mixtape series. Tracklist and download after the jump.

Simmered down, Alicia Keys hit the piano this evening during the American Idol finale and performed her latest single off her album, Girl On Fire. It sure locked in our vote. ru