In honor of Guru’s passing a year ago, DJ Premier blessed the Hot 97 airwaves last night with countless classics from Gang Starr’s catalogue. Needless to say, Preemo went in. R.I.P. Guru! Part 1: Download here Part 2: Download here Part 3: Download here Last year: DJ Premier’s Guru Salute Mix Previously: Mr Cee’s Guru Tribute Mix (2011)

Now, Ms. Wallace has another magazine to smile about. For issue #73, Biggie covers Fader‘s annual icon edition. The mag hits newsstands on May 3rd, but the cover feature, written by Noz, is available to read now.

Chris Paul wasn’t the only baller that got a bump n grind from Nicki Minaj. During the I Am Music 2 tour stop in Phoenix last night, the Suns’ PG was her latest victim. Oh Nicki, you so fine—but it might be time to switch it up.

Soulja Boy’s got the juice now. Inspired by Tupac’s cinematic masterpiece, here’s SB’s new mixtape. Riverside muthafucka! Download and tracklist below. Sidebar: Interview With Billboard

[vodpod id=Video.6606481&w=540&h=350&fv=] If you don’t know the name, you surely know the hits. Ashanti The Mad Violinist has appeared on over 30 albums and most recently co-produced Lupe Fiasco’s platinum single, “The Show Goes On”.  Speaking with 3 Little Digs, he discusses his upbringing and musical prowess.

Kendrick Lamar has already got the wheels in motion for his next project Section .80 and here he is in the lab with the Doc. Sounds good so far. nr

Just like his fellow MMG comrade Meek, P-I-Double-L takes a moment and puts his flow to use over Nicki Minaj’s track.

[vodpod id=Video.6586834&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane. No, it’s just Snoop’s latest video featuring Willie Nelson. Pretty odd collaboration. At any rate, this can be found on Snoop’s latest album, Doggumentary.

  While hosting Fabolous’ S.O.U.L. Tape listening session tonight, DJ Clue mentioned that he was working on his fourth album, The Professional 4. Considering how records are leaked these days, Clue’s going to have a tough time keeping everything under wraps. Fast shout to Chuck on the tip and VIBE with the clip. Remember where you heard it first, stoooopid!

The Genius is currently on his UK trek and earlier this evening, Sumit was on hand at The Garage to capture GZA run through a few of his Liquids Sword classics and notable Wu verses.