Guess who’s back? After noticing Freddie Gibbs’ insightful and often humorous observations on sports through his Twitter account, Rap Radar decided to give him a forum to express his thoughts on the thrills of victory and the agonies of defeat. It’s Gangsta Gibbs Wide World Of Sports. The black Bill Simmons is here. And for his 12th column, Gibbs weighs in on the NBA’s second lockout.

We’re workin’ for the future. ‘Cause we live in a computer. Ty Kidd

Nicer than grandma with a cup of iced tea. Ty Kidd Previously: We Made History

While at the Beats by Dre headquarters, Diggy throws on his headphones and talks that money shit over 50’s hit. Yup, Queens still gettin’ it.

Before Producers Ceasar & PStarr’s War Music hits the frontline this month, check out another track off the project which features Saigon Da Don. os

[vodpod id=Video.12328519&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Gunplay gets it the ski mask way for his new video in support of the Off Safety mixtape. Directed by Dre Films.

Sponsored by Ontisuka Tiger, here’s one of the two new tracks and remixes off Donnis and Nippon Sounds’ upcoming project with the Japanese producers.

[vodpod id=Video.12366278&w=425&h=350&fv=p%3Ds%26s%3D1398970%26tbid%3D207%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] From behind the prison wall, Gucci Mane called DJ Drama and Waka Flocka on Hot 107.9 in Atlanta (5:00 minute mark). La Flare says the Ferrari Boyz album will drop August 9th and after his release (which should be today), he promises not to return to the clink. hhnm

Anticipation is a muthafucka. Reserve your copy here and then relive history. That Jay-Ye combo is pretty tough. 15 #1 albums. Maybe now 16. Peace to the Gods!

[vodpod id=Video.12364589&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] For the Philadelphia Independence Day celebration concert last night, The Roots joined Michael McDonald on stage to perform the song “Taking It To The Streets”. Roll a doobie to that.