This weekend, the blokes across the pond caught the premiere of Jigga’s new video. Problem is, it hasn’t debuted in the States yet. Nor had anyone ripped and uploaded it to the net. Well, desperate times call for desperate measures, and for now, this will have to do. May the best of your today’s, be the worst of your tomorrow’s. Thanks, Tawanda. UDPATE: Clearer version, locked and loaded.

“I’mma put a hole in ya bitch Baby Phat too/ I’m a star on your head like Baby tattoo“ Crooked I joins the fray as the latest to borrow Snoop’s popular instrumental. You heard him, he doesn’t care how many of used niggas rhymed over the beat. And with his bars, neither do we. X

Prepare to go numb. Here’s not one, but two of the exclusives off DJ Clue’s Banned From CD mixtape, hosted by Snoop. Head to the dance floor and move the damn thing…Ladies of course. Juelz Santana x Lil Wayne “Move The Damn Thing” Jamie Foxx Ft. Lil Wayne “Straight To The Dance Floor” Splash

Sans Capone, N.O.R.E., analyzes their classic debut, The War Report. He also emphasizes that they’re not making another War Report. Instead, it will simply be titled The War Report 2. Cross your fingers, it’ll be available this Spring. Hang Hang! 57thAve Previously: 9th Wonder & Raekwon Speak On War Report II

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This weekend, rumors swirled that Asher Roth was a homosexual. Clearing the air, Ash released this statement: I hate to disappoint and take away the entertainment of it all but I am straight, not gay.  It’s disheartening to know such “news” on someone’s personal life can be portrayed as fact with no viable source.  This, to me, is an opportunity to expose our vulnerability to lies and manipulation through unprofessional and irresponsible news outlets, in which people consider TRUTH.  Further, […]

The King of Memphis is feelin’ himself on his latest addition to Music Mondays. After one listen, you’d have to agree. TNT

Alicia graces the cover of the last issue of GIANT magazine. Let freedom ring and peep the rest of her spread after the jump. YK2 x AliciaKeysDaily

Jay Rock’s partner-in-crime speaks on his origins and changing his name from K-Dot. Afterward, he lets off the trusty verbal AK. Run for cover. Kendrick Lamar EP drops December 31. OS

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