[vodpod id=Video.15781026&w=540&h=350&fv=] Back in October, Taylor Swift brought out TIP during her tour stop in Atlanta. Speaking with MTV, the Kang reflected on the day he got Ms. Swift’s invite via phone. She’s got all the rappers on speed dial ha! “I was pleasantly surprised and confused,” T.I. said of receiving the phone call from Swift. “I was confused because I know it’s a phenomenal opportunity, but being T.I. — the Rubberband Man — and Taylor Swift being America’s Sweetheart, […]

The crown is for the taking and so is Los’ new mixtape. Catch the titles and download link after the jump.

Bun B and Pimp C’s widow, Chinara Butler have announced the third annual Pimp C Health Fair, which will take place Saturday, December 10 at the 5th Ward Multi Service Center in Houston. According to the press release, the event from 2pm-6pm will have a Pimp C memorabilia exhibit, free HIV testing, Wii raffle and more. Proceeds will help benefit the Butler Scholarship Fund. Sidebar: J. Prince On The Rise Of Rap-A-Lot Records

Talk to the hand. Earlier this morning, K.R.I.T. swung through Shade 45’s Sway In The Morning and let loose his country grammar over DJ Wonder’s “5 Fingers of Death”. UPDATE: Video included

[vodpod id=Video.15780756&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last night, MTV2 aired the Sucker Free Awards, which took place a few weeks back at the Fontainebleau’s LIV in Miami. Above, Dade County’s finest accepts his “Artist Of The Year” award. Full winners after the jump.

On the eve of the album release, The Roots’ Black Thought and ?uestlove appeared on Cipha and Rosenberg‘s Juan Epstein podcast to discuss the album and a wide range of topics. undun in stores tomorrow.

After his first entry a few weeks back, Ja Rule checked in with VIBE for his latest kite. Up north, Ja discussed the first night behind bars, reflected on his deceased father and how responding  to fan mail uplifts his spirits.

[vodpod id=Video.15780491&w=540&h=350&fv=] After performing in San Antonio last Thursday, DMX visited the Fort Sam Houston for a game of wheelchair basketball with injured troops. Good deed Dark Man. X tells TMZ: “It made my day as much as it did their day. One told me that I gave him the best early Christmas gift he ever got and that has me still smiling.”

Over the weekend, Busta and Chris began shooting their Hype Williams-directed video for their collabo in L.A.Who gon stop them now? More pics below.

15 more days until Common releases his next album and he uplifts our spirits with his latest offering featuring John Legend and No I.D. on the track. The Dreamer/The Believer drops December 20. hypetrak