“We all know the strong puts it on the frail.” This slipped my radar but the DITC OG, Diamond comes through with a dope new one. Beat is tough and the bars are still sharp. Pay attention, young’ns. Directed by Emil Moller.

After some scandalous tweets, Havoc from Mobb Deep just issued this statement to Rap Radar: “Just getting back into NY after my Easter weekend with family and friends in Jersey. I left my phone at a gas station yesterday evening while on my way to Jersey after a glorious Knick’s game.  To all Mobb Deep fans: it’s business as usual! It’s Mobb Deep all day!!! My twitter account @THEREALHAVOC will be down until further notice. The only other real account is […]

Poe Boy Music Group’s princess is back at it again. Bri and Ghost get their Wale and Big Sean on with their take of this Ambition track. B.B.B.G. Mixtapes dropping 5.28.12.

Just when you thought this week’s rap Radio Wars were simmering down, Clue closed his show Friday with a response to Funk Flex. The saga continues. UPDATE: Flex fires back. Mommy, make it stop.

Just when you thought things were ending, the OF crew closed the show with a big bang. From “Radicals” to “Earl” to their new posse cut “Oldie.” Better than “Triumph”? Hey, don’t give B.Dot a heart attack. Ha!

Of course, the OF leader had to get his. Here’s performances of Goblin‘s two biggest songs. T U!

Earl’s return wasn’t the only highlight at OF’s show last night. Frank Ocean also appeared, joining Tyler for his “She” and later, hoppin’ behind the piano to perform “White.” The latter is off that OF Tape Vol. 2 in stores now.

Flex snatched DJ Clue’s Nicki Minaj exclusive and he’s got something to say about it. Radio Wars ’12. The saga continues.

Casey wasn’t the only one checking in during the Rap Radar celebration this past Friday at East Village Radio. Big K.R.I.T. reached out and touched YN to discuss his sold-out show at Highline Ballroom, his new project, 4 Eva N A Day, and his long-awaited Def Jam debut, Live From The Underground. Peep playlist and whole show here.

A day before rockin’ a sold out Roxy headlining show, Casey reached out to YN and Keep It Thoro guest co-host, B.Dot to discuss his concert, his reunion with Earl Sweatshirt and rumors of an impending Roc Nation deal. Swag. Peep playlist and whole show here.

Are you ready to roll? Wolf and The Kid have reunited and will be performing together track 3 off Radioactive tonight on David Letterman. Tune in 11:35 pm EST and PST on CBS, son.

The new host of the Grammys has made plenty of timeless jams. James Todd Smith tribute, son.

You know I had to do it right?! R.I.P. Jimmy.

“Just make sure the plane you on is bigger than your carry-on baggage.” And we’re back. Aaliyah was born today. Irreplaceable. R.I.P. Princess.

Be clear, Dwayne Carter is a certified Hall Of Famer. But sometimes, even the Great Ones don’t know their limitations. Remember Rebirth? Yup, I really hate when Wayne gets fixated on living his rock star fantasies in the studio. You can’t play guitar, homie and please leave the singing to Drizzy. “You had a lot of crooks trying to steal your heart.” Yuck! I had a lot of time for this song to grow on me. But nope. Still stinks.

The biggest misconception surrounding Wale signing with Rick Ross’ MMG Records was that his sophomore album would be infiltrated with the Rozay sound. Could Folarin maintain his identity? Well one listen to Ambition proves it. The first three songs sound like his band UCB is backing him up. Mr. Rich Forever only pops up at the end of “Miami Nights” to scoop him up. Ha! The Bawse and Meek Mill do emerge on the amazing title track but this disc […]

Yeah I know this was technically a mixtape but since Kimmy was selling this crap and PayPal ganked me not once but twice, I say it counts. Y’all remember the fuckery this disaster caused early last year but how many have you have ever taken the time to listen to this 76 minute CD in full. Well I have and I still haven’t recovered. I’ll never get that time back! Whether she’s murdering herself on Minaj’s track (“Pissin On Em”), […]

Before the album even dropped, this song was a movement by itself. Son! Do you remember how this pass-the-mic, soul sample-packed lyrical exchange shook the rap game up? Over Otis Redding’s “Tenderness,” this nigga Kanye told YMCMB to “tuck their whole summer in.” Crazy! Hov’s callin the paps on himself? This shit still give me chills. Run it back! Maybe Flex likes this shit more than me. But not by a lot. Ha!

This street anthem set the year off right. Make no mistake, Khaled’s protege had a certified smash on his own. Lex Luger’s sinister track was knocking and Ace’s hook was deadly killer but then Rozay and Wayne hopped on and this joint went national. Weezy’s verse here is his best since life after prison. With a lil help from his friends, Hood proved all the doubters wrong. The third time is still the charm. We The Best be that logo.

Interscope didn’t believe. Rozay did. And MMG’s star recruit proved the Warner Bros bosses right. The misunderstood DC MC showed us that he could make hit records. Big hit records. Shit, this one is still heavy on the radio and recently knocked “Niggas In Paris” out the #1 Hip-Hop/R&B Songs charts position. I’ve yet to meet a member of the female species who can resist this one. Miguel hittin’ high notes. Folarin spittin’ game. A-E-I-O-U equals W-I-N.