The late Barry White along with Gil Scott-Heron, D’Angelo and Erykah Badu grace the cover of the 42nd issue of Wax Poetics. You can purchase the issue here and listen here as well.

With DJ Truama on the line, SL Jones, Pill, and Mike Bigga press redial over Jigga’s “1-900-Hustler”. Sounds good, but doesn’t ring off as much as the original.

[vodpod id=Video.4074748&w=425&h=350&fv=] We’ve got a date! On September 7th, Ski Beatz will finally release 24 Hour Karate School. And under Creative Control’s direction, here’s the album’s latest visual. os

“The Ghetto” wasn’t the only record Freddie Gibbs performed at the Pitchfork concert last Saturday. He also rocked two new records (“Str8 Killa No Filla” and “Face Down”) from his upcoming mixtape and EP. By the way, Gibbs is returning to S.O.B.’s in two weeks. Peep the flyer below, fa sho.

Star & Buc recently put Joe Budden through the ringer during his recent appearance on the show. Before plugging his book, Enter The Mind Of Joe Budden, Jumpoff spoke on his previous (and recent) beefs and former flame, Tahiry. Jersey’s here! Previously: B.Dot On The Star & Bucwild Show 57ave

Wait, stop the rumors! Swizz tells OK!, that he and fiancée Alicia Keys aren’t getting hitched this weekend, but will in the near future. “Well its not this weekend!” Swizz Beatz says. ”But you know, were excited. Our union is amazing. Our union is pure. Our union is positive no matter what people say or what people think, time will tell everything and you know, silence is the best thing. We just keep it private and we do our thing and […]

So far, 2,113 fans have raged against the machine and signed an online petition demanding the release of Lupe Fiasco’s next album Lasers. Lu wiped the cold out his eye this morning and encouraged his fans to keep the movement moving. Viva la revolution! lupeend

Last week, an Ontario judge dismissed the assault charges filed against Lloyd Banks. During his Canada stop this past January, the rapper and his entourage were arrested for allegedly assaulting club promoter, Chris Hines after a show at Club NV. Banks’ lawyer tells AHH. “Banks would like to thank his Canadian counsel, Patrick Ducharme, and the authorities in Ontario for doing ‘the right thing. After a careful and neutral evaluation of the facts, it is good to see that the system actually worked. With […]

B.A.D. news folks. Looks like G.O.O.D. Music Day has been slightly thwarted. Rap-Up reports that Cudder’s sophmore set, Man on the Moon 2: The Legend of Mr. Rager has been pushed back two weeks to September 28th. And then, there were three.

[vodpod id=Video.4071075&w=425&h=350&fv=] Someone call up King of Diamonds and tell China it’d be worth the flight! Exclusive Access was on the premises for Rick Ross’ album release party at Miami’s premiere strip club on Tuesday. After arriving in a helicopter, Rozay celebrated the moment with DJ Khaled, Trina, Gucci Mane, and Yo Gotti.