The guy who does more touring than dropping albums took to the stage at yesterday’s North Coast Festival in the Chi and for the first time performed his latest single. Food & Liquor 2 coming soon. sean

Initially off his More About Nothing mixtape, Ralph Folarin revisits track 16 and extends his trip downtown. A trip we definitely do not mind taking again. Pause?

[vodpod id=Video.4385708&w=425&h=350&fv=m%3D106440651%26type%3Dvideo%26a%3D0] Looking at our watch it’s about that time and here is the new explosive flick from Gucci and Swizzy. Directed by Chris Robinson. The Appeal in stores September 28. hhnm

In the words of Boyz II Men, it’s so hard to say goodbye and on Saturday, the New York location of the legendary store, Fat Beats finally closed its doors. It was a sad moment, but a celebration nonetheless. Luckily, Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg was there to capture the event. Tribute mix after the jump.

[vodpod id=Video.4385808&w=425&h=350&fv=] Saturday, Pitbull and Fat Joe threw the opening pitch at the Atlanta Braves vs Florida Marlins game at Sun Life Stadium. Afterwards, they hit the stage. When it was all said and done the Marlins fell short with a 2-0 loss. planetpit

We head to the Boogie Down as Montana and Crack shoot the Picture Perfect directed visual for their New Yawk anthem. Watch out!! The video is coming.

Looks like J.Cole’s had a change of heart and now plans to release a mixtape before his debut album. Rejoice! Until then, here’s his latest recording over Kanye’s recent leak. dreamvillain

Best cover ever? As promised Jermaine Dupri drops off his mixtape for your Labor Day weekend pleasure.  I don’t know what’s worse, the artwork or what we’re about to witness. Only one way to find out. Download link and tracklist if you dare to continue on. kingz

Nicki and her purple wig headed down to the Peach State for Atlanta’s Black Pride Weekend and one of the many stops she made was at the Georgia Freight Depot. Above she gives her fellow barbies a rundown of hits. Looked like it was the place to be. No homo. rap-up

Pretty interesting pair here. Nonetheless, Three Six Mafia’s DJ Paul and Maino wild out with their rags. Whether it’s black or white, a bandanna or even a du-rag. Right B.Dot? splash