In the words of Rick James, “Give it to me, baby”. Actually, Coley Cole is the one that’s getting lucky as he assists J Records newcomer Elle Varner. This sounds fresh. hhnm

Up for some Primetime? During Snoop’s 9th annual Snoop Bowl in Dallas earlier this year, Snoop announced Deion Sanders induction to the Hall Of Fame. Deion will be officially inducted during this Saturday’s ceremony in Canton, Ohio. ahh

Extra, extra read all about it. Trigga attempts to make headlines himself with his own version of Drizzy’s new single. New mixtape coming soon? rd

Usually Nardwuar interviews more established acts. But this time around he caught up with newcomer Casey Veggies. Bet you didn’t know his dad was a bodyguard for Jay-Z, did ya? Us neither. Check out the clip above.

Wu-Tang and D-Block have been hyping their Wu-Block project for some time now. There hasn’t been much music since then, but today, Flex gets a hold of what may be the first track off the album. UPDATE: No tags and new verse from Raekwon via nr.

The Dallas Observer recently caught up with Mr. No One Can Do It Better himself, D.O.C. Since injuring his voice in a car accident two decades ago, he’s been out of the spotlight, ghostwriting mainly for Dr. Dre. The entire feature is available to read online, but below are a few excerpts. On Dr. Dre More recently, something else fortuitous happened to the ghostwriter — he received a call from Dr. Dre, who invited him to come back to California. […]

[vodpod id=Video.14542462&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Three months after releasing The Real Is Back mixtape, Jeezy says that he’s ready to unleash the sequel. Take that Waka. But until that day comes, pay attention: TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition September 20th. os

If you’re unfamiliar with Roy Ayers, kill yourself. In an interview with Out Da Box TV, Mr. Ayers speaks on rappers sampling his tunes. Everybody loves the sunshine—and a publishing check.

Bigga Rankin Films reaches in their duffle bag and pulls out Trae Tha Truth, Boss Rossini and the artist formally known as Tity Boi’s new video.

Last Thursday at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, country singer Taylor Swift whipped out her guitar and rapped Eminem’s hit while singing Uncle Kracker’s “Smile“. hhnm