Both Drake and J.Cole have shared their admiration and tributes to Aaliyah in the past. Recently, Drizzy spoke on Ms. Haughton’s musical influence with SoulCultureUK. After the jump, Jermaine recalls making a beat in tribute to the R&B singer shortly after she passed.

Curtis wanted his fans to miss him musically, but that didn’t mean that he’s not still working. Off the heels of unveiling his Sleek headphones, Fif says he’s almost finished with his next LP. hhnm

The Lady Killer was the musical guest on last night’s Saturday Night Live and performed his chart topper “Forget You”. After the jump, Mr. Green made his return and brought the “Bright Lights, Bigger City” to the stage. 3030fm

Since its release eight weeks ago, Kanye’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has officially moved a million units earning the rapper his fifth platinum plaque. Yeezy is sure living one hell of a life. hhnm

[vodpod id=Video.5349217&w=425&h=350&fv] We already got our first look, but here is what LiveliHood captured during the shoot featuring Game, Snoop, Nu Jersey Devil and team members Ron Artest, Shannon Brown and Matt Barnes. Where’s Kobe? Sidebar: Game Hospitalized During Video Shoot

Banko and Capo both take off and coast with their latest collaboration. Not to be featured on any project, but just a gift from DJ Kast One fresh out the lab.

Now that Cham is off Universal Records, part of the agreement is that he’s not allowed to release material from his long overdue LP, Venom. After his Ustream session earlier, he did however drop some new music and here’s one of three tunes which features Nipsey Hussle. Produced by Andrew Dawson.

Jon Connor does what he does best in an exclusive freebie over Tyga’s “I’m On It”. DJ Skee premiered this on Tuesday during his “Live From L.A.” radio show. Vinnie Chase: Season Two coming soon, we’re on it.

Once again, it’s Gucci time, it’s Gucci time. Executive produced by his Brick Squad compadre, Waka, here is the latest mixtape from Radric. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

In an interview with VIBE, Yelawolf discusses his sophomore set and how his deal with Shady Records came about. “Keeping quiet was the hardest shit in the world, honestly. I was just so excited for a while. And everyone from my team who did know was really responsible about not letting it out. But I met with Eminem about four to five months ago in Detroit. Paul and Em flew me and my manager out to just kick it and […]