Drake’s hitting the road. Along with K-OS and pop band Francis and The Lights, Drizzy will be making 25 stops at college campuses across the country starting April 6th. School just got cooler. 4/06/2010 Charleston, IL Eastern Illinois University 4/07/2010 Columbus, OH Private Location 4/09/2010 State College, PA Penn State University 4/10/2010 Boston, MA Private Location 4/11/2010 Lock Haven, PA Private Location 4/14/2010 East Lansing, MI Michigan State University 4/15/2010 Rochester Hills, MI Oakland University 4/16//2010 Morgantown, WV West Virginia University 4/21/2010 […]

Before Dr. Cornel West’s speech at The Center for the Arts in Buffalo Friday night, he spoke with The Spectrum on random topics including his view of Hip-Hop and Pop music on the radio. Now I’m an old school hip-hop guy, and I know you’re big on that stuff and have even been mentioned in Lupe Fiasco songs. I’m kind of skeptical of modern hip-hop, pop kind of stuff. What’s your view of all of the stuff on the radio? […]

Here’s some footage from Diddy’s Super Bowl party this past weekend. With Biz Markie on the 1s and 2s, Diddy premieres a new song called, “Hello, Good Morning” around the 1:40 mark. Guess the last train is still on track. HHNM

While in Miami, Mr. Jean talks to AP and points out that even though the celebration is going on for the Super Bowl, he admires how no one has forgotten the tragic events that went down in his native country. Clef even mentions he’s team New Orleans all the way. YK2

Last night at the Haiti Needs U.S. fundraiser at SUNY Purchase, Pharoahe Monch kicks an a capella freestyle. Shhh be quiet and listen up. Yowza89

“Pull out a gun on you like Gilbert Arenas” Luda takes time out from his fun-filled weekend and lets go another hard freestyle. Over the Plies’ instrumental, Chris proves he’s not paying you haters any mind.

[vodpod id=Video.3010261&w=425&h=350&fv=] With Trey Songz and Cool & Dre in the lab, Joey Crack whips up some material for his next album. Afterward, things get creepy to a tribute of MJ’s “Thriller”. Don’t tell us the King of Pop is serving executive producer! UHTN Previously: New Music: Fat Joe x Young Jeezy “Ha Ha (Slow Down Son)”

In the final installment of the NodFactor’s “Road to Riches” series with Sean C and LV, the two reminisce on the late Big Pun. They recall working with Mr. Rios on “100%”, “Super Lyrical” and “Caribbean Connection”, his process of building songs by writing hooks before he pens the verses and more. Hey Sean, turn off your phone during interviews, buddy. Ha! Before: Part 3 | Pt. 2 | Pt. 1

As YN tries to compose himself, here are more pictures from Luda’s bad chick anthem. The list of lovely ladies besides Nicki Kruger were Eve, Trina, and Crime Mob’s Diamond. Looks like this video is going to be just as eye-catching as the song. We can’t wait. Photos: Artemus Jenkins

“Catch me in the cherry red 150” If I were you, you might want to head over to Up North Trips and check out the nice tribute they are doing for the late Christopher Rios. One of them being a nice musical mix from Shade 45’s Lord Sear and Pete Rock . Classics for days. Hour 1 Hour 2