[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.

Featuring various clips of the great ‘Pac, The Outlawz keeps his memory alive with the visual aid to their tribute track. Their official last album, Perfect Timing happens September 13. wshh

On the eve of the city of Cleveland’s 215th Birthday, Aubrey threw the opening pitch at yesterday’s Indians vs. White Sox game at Progressive Stadium. If you were keeping score, the Indians took a

Last night, DJ Self

Damn those ribs look good. Yesterday, Trae held his annual Trae Day in Houston. Hosted by Lil Duval, Trae handed out school supplies, food, and held a concert which included Rich Boy, Lupe Fiasco and Tity Boi, who brought out Momma C while performing “Pimp C Back “. Trae luh tha kids. ea

Two Wiz posts in a row? Why not. And like the title says, Wiz proceeds to let loose another track along with Spitta and Sean Don, but this time with Cardo on the beat. This goes down smooth. Previously: