Out in Medina last night, Lupe surprised the crowd during N.E.R.D.’s gig at the Brooklyn Bowl. Above, they rock out to “Everyone Nose (Remix)” live. R.I.P. CRS. lupe.n.d.

In the June 28 issue of People magazine, Drizzy is featured as the Breakout New Artist and reveals his top five Hip-Hop artists. Jadakiss probably won’t take that lightly. Ha! atf

Once again, Mr. X to tha Z delivers another eye-catching motion picture. This time it’s over his Scoop DeVille produced track. MMX shaping up to be delicate on the ears. Previously: “Phenom”

Even with Killa and 40’s lingo added, this one’s still hard to decipher. So much for a verbal intercourse.

Yesterday, the Internets got a hold of a premature version of Dr. Dre’s “Under Pressure. The Doc retreated online and addressed the leak. “I want to set the record straight for everybody who’s been waiting to hear my music.  The song that’s on the internet is an incomplete song  that I’m still working on.  When it’s ready, you’ll be hearing it from  me.” – Dr. Dre Sidebar: Crooked I dropped a freestyle over it already. yk2

Whoa whoa, here is the arrival of Cudder’s latest, which he performed a few weeks ago in Oregon. Produced by Plain Pat, this is the first single off Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager. Anyone need help with pronunciation? *Those having trouble pronouncing the title, its REV OF EV which is short for Revolution Of Evolution. Just let it flow ha say it how its spelled.

Hilarious. These Recovery promos are brilliant. Seems like Pauly was more into the sounds of Em’s previous album, Relapse with the Jamaican accents. Hey mon, give Recovery another shot. Previously: ShamWow Guy Plugs Eminem’s Recovery

Bun displays the black and white for his upcoming LP’s cover art. Trill O.G. arrives August 3rd. hhnm Previously: Tracklist

The Roots’ Black Thought and ?uestlove both stopped by Shade 45 earlier this evening to discuss How I Got Over with Kay Slay and Dee Vazquez. And by judging these two tracks that they premiered, we’re all in for a treat come June 22. “Now Or Never” Ft. Phonte & Dice Raw “Web 20/20” Ft. Peedi Peedi x Truck North Bonus: Black Thought “Shade 45 Freestyle” omen

Def Jam’s latest recruit hops on Ross’ “B.M.F.” and reps for the Big Apple. Donnie Def Jam mixtape coming soon. dj op