It’s almost the two year mark since we lost Roc Raida and at the DMC Finals earlier this evening, Rob Swift, Total Eclipse and Precision all took to the turntables to perform the late DJ’s favorite routine. hhc

Better start ducking. Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz are back on the small screen and toss their guns up like the good ol’ days. Hopefully, they have ’em on safety.

The Based God has a lot on his mind and he lets it all out in his latest video. Off the first installment from his Red Flame mixtape.

A video has already been shot, but before we get Wale and Jermaine’s collaboration in full, Amazon has shared a quick preview of the track. UPDATE: Final version. Produced by J.Cole.

On the ninth day of August, Ace will release his Blood, Sweat & Tears, but for now he keeps his ambitions going with his new video over a Drake cover. Directed by iamKINGXX. Pre-order now.

[vodpod id=Video.13040427&w=540&h=350&fv=] Off Closed Sessions- ATX project, GLC and our ESGN journalist take to the streets for the video in support of their collabo. Directed by Elephilms and brought to us by Ruby Hornet.

“If XXL don’t give me the cover, I’m blowing up they offices.” Nope, this ain’t the liquor talking. Bow Wow gets personal and pours out the first serving from his upcoming mixtape, Greenlight 4. Listen responsibly.

Last night, E! aired their Behind The Music-esque special on Nicki Minaj’s rise to stardom with interviews from family, friends as well as Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz, and even her 5th grade teacher. Where them Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Onika? More after the jump.

Raekwon recently signed Canadian rapper JD Era. And a few nights ago, they hit Engine Room Audio to make a splash over Nasir’s grimey instrumental. No chlorine necessary for this one.

Wax on, wax off, haters. During the 4th of July, Maino traveled to the Land of the Rising Sun. Above, is his quest on learning more about the fictional beast that terrorized Japan. Performance at the island’s Power Hitterz here. 57thave