Hodgy Beats and Left Brain keep their MellowHype Week going with the second release featuring Domo Genesis. Better step yo game up ’cause there’s five more on the way.

After serving 12 of a 14 year bid, Chi Ali checked in with RapFix Live from Miami to speak on running from the law, his incarceration, obtaining his associates degree and adjusting to his new life. In 2000, Ali was charged for second-degree murder for killing his girlfriend’s brother. Following his double appearance on America’s Most Wanted, he was arrested ending his year-long run from the law. Previously: Chi Ali Mini Doc

[tweet https://twitter.com/rickyrozay/status/246028471741071360] Ricky Ross has the Midas touch. Nearly a month and half since the release of his fifth solo LP God Forgives, I Don’t has now been certified gold. Congratulations! Do your part and cop the album here.

Do that shit, do it! Per the Brooklyn crowd’s chant, Crooked I responds with a 7 minute acapella during Saturday’s concert at The Well. Lucky for us, GoodFellaMedia caught it all. Sidebar: “Praise God” Trailer

Following a touching message for Chris Lighty, we two-step along with Busta, Reek and Chanel to their brand new music video. Off Busta’s Year Of The Dragon.

Directed by Dave Wilson, Brother Ali walks us through the everyday life of the lower working class. Mourning In America & Dreamin In Color happens September 18. Pre-order it here.

Between two fly whips, Kid Ink emerges from clouds of smoke then cruises away in his new video. Up & Away is available on iTunes now.

Apparently, there was more written than what we heard on Ri Ri’s “Cockiness (Remix)“. While speaking with Sway at the VMAs, A$AP recited his full 32 bars.

Ace lets us up to his hotel suite during the shoot for Starvation‘s next video featuring Kevin Cossom. The outside view is sweet, but the ladies on set look even sweeter. Video coming soon.

Off their collaborative EP Psycho White dropping in November, Travis and Yelawolf drop the project’s opening track. Background vocals by Skinhead Rob & Tim Armstrong.