We’re not too sure what a YG Hootie and a Slim Dunkin is, but they’re all over Waka’s October 5th release. Take this latest leak for example with Lex Luger banging on the beat. thi Previously: “Bustin’ At Em”

Things are going to get pretty rowdy on November 16, but until then, here’s the cover art for Ms. Fenty’s next LP. All red everything. rap-up

Sheek’s not a drug dealer and neither are we. Here is the latest cut, produced by the Evil Genius off his Donnie G Def Jam: Guerilla Warfare Vol. 1 mixtape. Who’s ready for war this Friday? After the jump, Sheek discusses the mixtape with BOBO.

Last week, Bun B shot the next video off  Trill O.G. in Dallas with Slim Thug, Rick Ross and more. Ozone was on location and captured stills of the shoot. You can peep the full gallery here or check out some of the flicks below. Ride slow homies.

It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from Free. But today, eskay’s URL got the green light to premiere the first offering off his upcoming LP, Diamond In The Rough. Jake One on the track. Surely enough, it lives up to its title. Bonus: OnSmash with the visual. [vodpod id=Video.4532848&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Buju Banton can soon walk out of prison like a champion. After five days of jury deliberation, a Florida judge declared a mistrial yesterday in the drug case against the reggae star. Banton’s attorney requested that his client be released on bond. He hasn’t granted bail since his arrest last December. billboard

Before Vado spreads his Slime Flu on October 12th, he continues to plague the ‘net with some new music. This is pretty good fella. tss Previously: “Celebration”

[vodpod id=Video.4535630&w=425&h=350&fv=assetURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fmoma.org%2Fvideo_file%2Fvideo_file%2F703%2FGil_Scott_Heron_NYIKM.flv%26linkURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.moma.org%2Fexplore%2Fmultimedia%2Fvideos%2F4%2F694%26imageURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.moma.org%2Fimages%2Fdynamic_content%2Fexhibition_page%2F46206.jpg] No Nas or Mos Def onboard, but we ride along with Gil Scott-Heron on the subway train for his latest visual. Off his latest LP, I’m New Here. pitchfork via moma

We don’t have our 3-D glasses handy, so we’re just going to kick back and try to make this one out.  Check back later when the official version drops. Jeremih’s All About You in stores now.

Feels like we’re at a Rock concert, huh? Last night, Nas returned to late night television and joined Santana for a live performance of their duet on Lopez Tonight. Sounds just as good live too.