“Tell Nas hip-hop’s dead now. My man’s gone.” Recorded shortly after Guru’s passing, this is the closing banger off The Darkside produced by DJ Premier. Say no more. 7 days away, y’all. djpremierblog

Nipsey was definitely in a South Central state of mind earlier today as he shot the video for his debut’s first single.  Mo’ flicks underneath. 57thave

Although the finished version of Andre’s “Under Pressure” still has yet to make its way to the Internet, it can be heard in Dr. Dre Beats edition of HP Envy laptop commercial. At least something is remastered. hhnm

Directed by Mr. Boomtown, here’s your first look at Uncle Bun’s next video featuring Gooch and Gotti. Better start saving your money. Trill O.G. drops August 3rd. ea

Drake calls into Peter Rosenberg‘s Jewstream channeland, after a whole lot of small talk, Drizzy reveals at the 8:08 mark that he plans to have Phonte as a feature on his second album. Are you happy now, backpackers?

The third rap act at this weekend’s mostly rock festival in the Chi was Shallah Raekwon. You know the God’s attribute. First “Kiss The Ring” and then watch run him through a few classics. The W Forever. 57thave via rubyhornet Previously: Boi & Gibbs

Jeezy held a conference call this afternoon to promote his new single, “Jizzle” and album TM 103. As far as features go, Jeezy mentioned Jay-Z, Plies, Yo Gotti and indirectly, Andre 3000. Big Boi ain’t never lie.

“Said her homeboy told her I was fuckin’ Rocsi. Nah!” Here’s the latest single off Young Jeezy’s TM 103. Song features Lil Jon and Shawty Redd on the track. Is this “Who Dat” on steroids? Album drops on Jeezy’s birthday, September 28th.

Statik and Term downed some Ciroc last night and recorded this track, which will not be featured on their October 26th project. This will actually be featured on their FREEeP, which fans will receive when they provide proof of purchase of the album. mr. x

Willie and producer Lee Bannon’s collaborative EP, Never A Dull Moment is dropping next Tuesday. But before you get left in smoke, here’s another leak from the project.