No mugshot. The King lands himself the cover of XXL‘s summer issue. In the excerpt from his story below, TIP addresses the constant snitch rumors. Read  up. Issue hits newsstands July 6. “What people don’t take into consideration is the reason that I was eligible for certain agreements that they weren’t eligible for was because I made myself a useful member of society. Most muthafuckas catch cases and get time. My nigga, you wasn’t doing shit when you was out here, so wasn’t […]

TIP spoke with RESPECT. on the concept behind the cover art for his forthcoming. Cover shot by Warwick Saint. I’m known as “the King.” Although it’s disputed by some, concurred by most, there ain’t no disputing that lion—that is what it is. So I went and told them, “Get me as close as you can to a lion.” He had a trainer holding him on a chain. They took the chain out [in post-work]. It really went down. I wanted to pet him. […]

Can’t tame these animals. Capone-N-Noreaga unleash the beast with another leak off their Camouflage Summer mixtape. nr via xxl Yesterday: New Music: CNN “Let’s Get Money”

At a listening session yesterday evening, Joey debuted the sounds of his new album, The Darkside. Planet Ill were present and broke down a few of the tracks after the jump. Sounds like Crack could be a man of his word.

Sadé wasn’t the only artist that didn’t want to collaborate with Mr. Graham on Thank Me Later. Drake discusses getting snubbed by Benjamin Andre—Andre Benjamin to be exact. “I really tried to do a song with Andre 3000, but I think it was meant for my second album. Dre is one of those people that needs you to do a little more. He’s one of those people that believe in his craft so much that he needs you to do […]

Although Banner’s working with 9th Wonder on Death Of A Pop Star, he’s also prepping MTA3: The Trinity Movement. Here’s the first leak off it. the cluh

Last night, Cee-Lo Green brought his cut from the Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack to the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Those films are lady killers on their own.

Don’t nobody move. It’s a stick up. Daz and Kurupt pull out the guns once again with another clip (pun intended). 100 Wayz now dropping in August. 57 ave

If you thought Camouflage Season was over, think again. Capone and N.O.R.E. embark on a paper chase with Camouflage Summer. Let’s get it! nr via xxl

[vodpod id=Video.3833408&w=425&h=350&fv=] The baddest band in the land readies their June 22nd release, How I Got Over and to promote their 11th LP, we take a trip down memory lane. Black power. os