Weeks after unveiling his first Reebok design, Swizzy introduced his “Grape Juice” line. In the latest issue of XXL, he gives more insight on the deal and says that he’s working with sneaker company to use art inspired by Jean-Michel Basquait for the kicks. Previously: Swizz Beatz Talks Partnership With Reebok

Bundle up gangstas. Before Freddie plans to drop his LP, Baby Faced Killer next year, he plans to drop another mixtape in February. While there is no official date, its tentatively titled A Cold Day In Hell. Yesterday morning, he tweeted this warning shot: Call it whateva u wanna call it, its 13 tracks str8 gangsta shit, maybe a few insults but no apologies. Related: Freddie Gibbs vs Peter Parker

As part of New York’s After-School All-Stars (ASASNY) program, Loso visited the I.S. 192 in Queens, NY on Tuesday to talk to middle school students about parental control on social networking sites. Hey, we like the status of that. heads up: ahh

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On Sunday, Pusha T welcomed Big Sean to his home state and after the pair signed autographs with fans at the Commonwealth in Norfolk, they linked up with Lex Luger in the studio for some work. If all is G.O.O.D., it should surface soon. karen civil via illusivemedia

Get out that daze and put your attention towards some new music from Spitta as he jets across the Rozay and Yeezy “Live Fast & Die Young”. In related news, he’s moved more units than DeAndre.

[vodpod id=Video.5079015&w=425&h=350&fv=] Q-Tip isn’t the only one dropping a solo album soon. During last week’s gig at The Shrine, Phife gives GWHH an update on his Elma’s Grandson EP and the next ATCQ album. Listen up, Phife Diggy got something to say. I have to say 99.9% I don’t know… I know people twisting up their lips like, ‘C’mon you know somethin’. I’m like, yo, forreal, I don’t know. All I know is, they call us to do shows every […]

No hating allowed. Coming off the release of his free LP, Montana and McCloud take it to the rooftop for his latest video. We’re loving this and that’s a fact.

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The Doc isn’t the only one giving J.Cole the cosign. While discussing his relationship with Hov and Dame to SoulCulture, Ski Beatz says he has his eyes on Roc Nation’s rising star. Hopefully, Jermaine is listening. Sidebar: J.Cole Eyes Grammy With New Song