Long live Pimp C. And for the fifth video off Killa’s latest mixtape, Candy Paint & Texas Plates 2, he gives his ode to Chad Butler the proper visual treatment. Directed by Be EL Be.

[vodpod id=Video.15501485&w=540&h=350&fv=] Nice cake. Tunechi hasn’t said hi to 30 just yet, but he turned 29 last Tuesday. Derick G shares footage of Birdman Jr. receiving his gift from the #1 Stunna. So icy.

G Note’s Hot Rod got an itch for women already taken. And for his latest recording, the slickster puts his flow to use once again, this time over The Weeknd’s “The Zone”. Cuff yo girl and cover your ears. sermon

Joe Jonas, one third of the pop trio, The Jonas Brothers, is preparing the release of his solo project, Fast Life. And today, he spreads the love with a verse from Lil Wayne on the remix to his current single. ru

Along with Wale, 2 Chainz hit up Atlanta’s V-103 Saturday night and drop a few bars over the airwaves. 2 Chainz’ T. R. U. REAL-igion mixtape and Wale’s Ambition LP both drop November 1. 57

A year after Jay-Z’s Decoded hit shevles, the book will be re-released on November 1st as a paperback. The book will also contain a new chapter, seven additional illustrations, three songs: “I Know”, “Young Gz”, “Lost One” and a new afterword. What still excites me about rap is that it’s an open thread, a cipher that listeners find their own meanings in. The point of this book is not to settle arguments or transform rap songs into neat stories with a beginning, middle, and […]

[vodpod id=Video.15499003&w=540&h=350&fv=] Featuring an interview of Hov speaking on Jermaine, Gneiss Pictures shares a short clip of J.Cole in the lab crafting his debut album. Cole Wold: The Sideline Story in stores now. hhnm

[vodpod id=Video.15500547&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last night, the HBO comedy-drama rolled out their second season premiere. If you missed it, you can catch the full episode above. In the second-season premiere, Ben and Cam look for a way to market their CRISP attire in New York after a promising debut in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Rene’s new Rasta Monsta billboard is a hit with everyone except his girlfriend; and Rachel returns from a soul-searching trip abroad, but she’s still not over Ben. semtex

After bringing out Usher the previous night, Taylor had her second Speak Now show at Phillips Arena and brought out T.I. for “Live Your Life” with Nelly and Jizzle watching backstage. Eat your heart out Ri Ri—and B.Dot.

Amaya hosted Big K.R.I.T.‘s show at the Revolution Live Friday night with guest performers L.E.P. Bogus Boys and Stalley. Above, K.R.I.T. runs through his track, “The Vent”. Stalley’s full set below.