Jay’s right hand man, explains why he chose not to sign to his Roc Nation label. In this case, money isn’t a major issue. “I coulda went to Roc Nation, but then what am I getting out of that? Another $150,000 check advance, then I come out [and] sell 300,000 probably, somebody makes two or three million, and I gotta mess with the fact that they gon’ say yo you bricked out? Like that’s the industry. And that’s [with a […]

This Thursday, Talib and Hi-Tek plan to ring in the New Year with a new mixtape called The Re:Union. With Statik Selektah on board, the tape will contain unreleased tracks and new cuts from their upcoming album, Revolutions Per Minute. Previously: New Music: Reflection Eternal Ft. Jay Electronica, J.Cole, Mos Def “Just Begun”

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.910433&w=425&h=350&fv=] In the second installment of Birdman’s day in the life, Stunna catches up with Jay Sean and jet sets across the pond for their album release parties. Afterward, they head to Atlanta and then return to the Big Apple. Great way to rack up them frequent flyer miles. Again: Derick G. Earlier: A Day In The Life Of Birdman (Pt. 1)

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.910565&w=425&h=350&fv=] This is it folks. Director Spike Lee executes his vision for the King Of Pop’s final opus. Gone but never forgotten. HHNM x 40Acres

Here’s more footage from Cudi’s performances on Tuesday and Wednesday night at the Nokia Theater. Above, Cudi performs the soundtrack to his life. After the break, enjoy the rest of his set from the front row. DNC Previously: Kanye West Spits New Verse In L.A.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.910308&w=425&h=350&fv=allowfullscreen%3Dtrue%26src%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2Fmoogaloop.swf%3Fclip_id%3D8390206%26server%3Dvimeo.com%26show_title%3D1%26show_byline%3D1%26show_portrait%3D0%26color%3D00adef%26fullscreen%3D1%26] Join Birdman and his flock during the release week of Pricele$$ After several promo runs, Stunna gave a lecture at Pace University. Wait, Pace University?! Later, he heads back to New Orleans for his 15th annual Turkey Give Away and album release party with Weezy. All in a days work. Derick G.

According to the folks over at NewLilWayne, this version isn’t completely finished. But more than likely, it’ll appear on Missy’s new album, Block Party. Better RSVP.

Rakim and Maino roam them Brooklyn streets on the set of The Seventh Seal‘s next music video.. Expect the full version January 1st. The streets is watching. Previously: Rakim x Maino “Walk These Streets”

For those who waited for Jay Electronica’s Act II yesterday, Just Blaze explains the reason for the delay. Patience is a virtue.

After bringing Crucial Conflict on stage back in October, Lupe speaks on his love for Chicago and reflects on the first time hearing the group’s “Hay”. And you say Chi city. FSD