The Conglomerate’s Reek Da Villian lends some words of encouragement on the fourth release of A3C Volume 2 dropping on October 16.

Meek packed Electric Lady Studios last night to preview his debut album, Dreams & Nightmares in its entirety. Mikey Fresh has the recap of the evening with guests Rozay, Estelle and Wale. Will Smith and Jay-Z were in attendance too, but left before Meek arrived. Can’t be tardy for your own party. Album in stores October 30.

Chi Ali made his MTV RapFix Live debut earlier today. Before he and Skyzoo capped off their session, they both took to the mic for an exclusive set of rhymes.

MGK visited BET this afternoon to plug his new release, Lace Up. He also talked his BET Hip-Hop Awards performance, touring and working with the features on his album.

Joe Budden swung by Hot 97 during today’s rush hour drive. He spoke with Angie Martinez on reality TV, relationships and, of course, to premiere his new single. Part 1: Confirms appearance in next Love & Hip-Hop season. Speaks on ex Tahiry and his current girl Kaylin Garcia. Part 2: Discusses his interviews on the red carpet of the BET Hip-Hop Awards. Part 3: Instagram, more Tahiry and his upcoming album, No Love Lost.

40 and $hort double LP arrives on November 6 and they both wine and dine for the front display of Mob Music. Cross the velvet rope for some V.I.P. access on the artwork for Function Music. UPDATE: Now with tracklist below via hhnm. Pre-order Amazon here & here. Mob Music: 1. We Are Pioneers 2. Sheesh 3. Fire Fighter (Feat. Knotch) 4. Whip Out 5. Money Motivated 6. Ballin’ Is Fun (Feat. B-Legit) 7. Ride With Me 8. Do You Remember? (Feat. Kurupt) 9. Street Money 10. My Stapler 11. I Don’t Work For […]

Aside from the cyphers, BET kept the Hip-Hop Awards stage occupied throughout the night. One of the highlights was the emotional tribute to Chris Lighty from Missy, Q-Tip, Fat Joe and 50 Cent.

Looks like The Kid Daytona racked up on his frequent flyer mileage. After the trip to PR, he jets over to Rome and Florence, Italy for his second video off his Summer Games mixtape.

Somewhere in an alley in San Juan, Puerto Rico, The Kid Daytona knocks out a video off his Summer Games mixtape. Lost Luggage and Taxi Cab Confessions with Travis McCoy coming soon.

Following their brief introduction, we can all now experience the lifestyles of Maino and his familia on their new mixtape, The Mafia. Get acquainted with the crew and download below.