Statik Selektah’s the man behind the beat and he let this one rip during his Showoff Radio show on Shade 45 last night. The song is from the soundtrack of Styles P’s novel, Invincible. Don’t be a sellout and click play, okay. Update: CDQ

[vodpod id=Video.3725204&w=425&h=350&fv=] T.I. recently denied rumors that he didn’t want his fiance Tiny to do her BET reality show Tiny & Toya. In fact, he tells Access Hollywood that he watched it in prison, but was reluctant because it made him home sick. Previously: T.I. Taught Class In Prison

He may have gotten on some people’s bad side, but he will certainly be missed. RIP to YN’s lil man.

Rap-Up caught up with 50 Cent and discussed his weight loss for the upcoming movie, Things Fall Apart. Fif says he’ll back to his normal physique in no time. For those who still can’t believe it, can you confirm the authenticity of those photos? Yeah, they’re absolutely real. I shot the first half of the film for eight days and then I left for my international tour, and I spent that time training to lose weight. I had a week […]

Artists are picky and Raekwon’s no exception. At his listening session this week, Shallah named five cuts (“Mean Streets”, “House Of Flying Daggers”, “Kiss The Ring”, “Penintentary” , “Have Mercy”) off Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 that he felt were overlooked. In the closing seconds, he sends a shout-out to Chris Webber for mentioning “Surgical Gloves” on TNT. Previously: Slept On N.O.R.E. “Grimey” & “Bang Bang”

Flesh-N-Bone was in court yesterday over a 1999 weapons possession case. The charges had been reduced and Flesh plead guilty to a fourth degree misdemeanor of disorderly conduct. He was ordered to pay a $250 fine. The rapper was also arrested two months ago for outstanding warrants. Afterward, Flesh thanked his supporters: “In my life, I have faced real tough times and I have been blessed in many ways; I am glad to put this behind me to focus on my music […]

Last night, Big Boi headlined a free concert at the Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta and SFTA was able to capture a performance of Sir Lucious’ single, “Shutterbug” as well as “Kryptonite” (below). Other acts that were on the bill included Yelawolf and Jay Electronica.

It’s four days before Pill drops 1140: The Overdose. And until that day comes, XXL got the OK to drop the mixtape’s opener. Needlz on the beat.

Looks like Jim Jones held on to Summer’s number. Just in time for the weather, comes his new seasonable track. Sit back and unwind.

Once upon a time, Ice Cube and Dr. Dre were set to do joint album called Heltah Skeltah. (Peace to Rock and Sean Price). But like most things, the album never materialized. Below, Cube gives his reasoning to Rap Radar and says he’s still down to make it happen. Damn you, Marshall and Curtis!