Just Blaze let loose N.O.R.E.’s rendition of Jay Elechanukkah’s underground favorite. War Report 2 coming this year…we hope. UPDATE: Now with video from 57th Ave.

If inspiration comes in many forms, look no further than Drake and Trey Songz’s “Successful”. Though the song appears on Trey’s latest album Ready, the cut was first heard on Drake’s mixtape So Far Gone. Over 40’s nimble snare, the tandem seek direction in their pursuit of happiness. Remember: the money, the cars, the clothes, the hoes are all a nigga knows…I suppose. Before: RR’s ’09 Best Singles: #10 Jay Electronica “Exhibit C”

Yesterday, Carlos and his fellow ATLiens shot scenes for his upcoming video in the Peach State. Of course, Gucci Mane couldn’t make it. Here is a look at what went down. Props: ExclusiveAccess

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4385698&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D468635] Proudcer Zaytoven tells MTV that La Flare’s incarceration has helped improved his lyrical abilities. “He’s still doing his shining and iced-out thing, but the raps now got more lyrical,” Zay promised. “He’s in jail, so he’s really putting more thoughts in his raps, more lyrical content. He’s coming with a whole lot of different ideas. Rather than just party music or trap music, he’s coming with a lot of strong ideas and lyrical content in his stuff. It […]

Freshalina got some flicks of the royal couple at the Lakers game last night as they publicly attempt to clean up the mess that happened at M2. Before that, they took to the tweets two days ago when Bossip ran a report that Isaacs was having relations with their Matriarch artist. Then when a fan reached out to show further support, Blige made clear her marriage status.

Freshalina got some flicks of the royal couple at the Lakers game last night as they publicly attempt to clean up the mess that happened at M2. Before that, they took to the tweets two days ago when Bossip ran a report that Isaacs was having relations with their Matriarch artist. Then when a fan reached out to show further support, Blige made clear her marriage status.

MelD Joe invests in himself on this new track. J.Cardim on the beat. Budden’s heart on his sleeve. OS

Hip-Hop Gods send us an angel. Ha. Ok how bout a nigga from Nawlins who spits like he’s Nas’ cousin? “Exhibit C” was the adrenaline shot for a nation of disgruntled rap fans who feel they don’t have to monetarily support our culture because 90% of the music isn’t good enough. Well they copped Jay’s shit. On iTunes. Everybody did it with a deal, Elect did it without one. From Tony Touch snippet to Morning After With Angela Yee world […]

Al Green’s main man behind the boards passed away today. Very sad.

As Katrina preps for her fifth LP Amazin’, she snags Diddy and Ms. Keri for her first single. Who needs a high roller? She’s got her own money, honey. UHTN x Splash