Gucci and Waka invite us inside ATL’s Patchwerk Studios

The process of N.O.R.E.’s new video is almost “Finito”. After Weezy shot his takes, Pharrell finally shot his parts over the weekend in Miami. We see you Joey. More pictures courtesy of BBC after the jump.

Being broke is no joke and with a B.I.G. sample on deck, here’s DJ Thoro‘s latest track featuring D-Lo, Kiss and Cassidy. Keep grinding. hhnm

The guy that loves the video cameras is back with a double dose of videos. Both off the mixtape with Lex Luger and V.A.B.P., Young Nigga Movement.

The NYPD confirmed with MTV that Waka Flocka was taken into custody for possession of marijuana yesterday in the parking lot of

[vodpod id=Video.13773026&w=540&h=350&fv=vid%3D16221384%26amp%3Bautoplay%3Dfalse] Earlier today, Lupe and Cornel West spoke at the Youth Leadership Institute in Los Angeles. Lupe even gave an update on his upcoming Food & Liquor 2 album, which he’s shooting for a 1st quarter release next year. lupEND

Who needs a beat? Not Kendrick Lamar. While Jonathan Rivera played his violin out in the street, K-Dot lets a few bars go before exchanging contact information. Classic-al. Section.80 in stores now.

Now that Jay and Kanye’s “Otis” has been released, Billboard reached out to Otis Redding’s daughter, Karla Redding-Andrews to discuss how the sample was cleared and her views of the song. When did you first hear about

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Jay and Kanye’s instrumental continues to make its rounds and next up, the Virginia MC, Skillz takes his turn for his latest freestyle.