Wale pulled up a chair with Carson Daily to discuss the release and creation of his latest album, the transition from indie to a major, working with MMG and his shoe game. Ambition in stores now. mwp

Before we make that trip back to Hell again, here’s footage from the set of French, Waka and Prodigy’s upcoming video. Off French Montana and Waka Flocka’s Lock Out next Monday. xzone

While a home invasion takes place, Freeway and Smif-N-Wessun’s Tek provide the visual to accompany their recent collabo. Bow down, the beards are in the video.

Produced by Harry Fraud, The Kid Daytona brings the latest leak off his upcoming project. Don’t be fooled by the title though, you might want to turn this one up high. The Interlude II happens December 19.

Young Mr. Simmons is in love. Ain’t that sweet. And for his latest video featuring Jeremih, Diggy hits the amusement park with his young tender roni. Debut album coming soon.

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In a sneak peek of the upcoming The Wire 6 DVD which will be released on Christmas Eve, Young Chris lets it rip for the camera. It’s titled 5 minutes, but uh, it’s only 4. “Streets On Lock 2” freebie below. 57thave

With Crooked I’s In None We Trust: The Prelude EP set to drop next Tuesday, Crooked I and K-Young keep the wheels in motion by digging the scene with their gangsta lean on their new track. Previously: “No Competition“

“You better call your crew you’re going to need help!” While commentating the Missouri vs. Villanova game, ESPN analyst/Young Jeezy stan Jay Bilas , quoted the “urban philosopher”‘s line from “Bottom Of The Map“.  He then continued on Twitter.  TM 103 December 20th. Got the weight of the world on my shoulders. And I swear it feels like ten thousand boulders. I gotta go to work. Lately, I been off and out of sight, seldom out of mind. Get your business right, […]

Hip-Hop continues to rock. On April 14th, the Beastie Boys will join Guns N Roses and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers in the music museum in Cleveland. Congrats! Next year: Eric B and Rakim for pres as inductees. And LL too! atn