[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3364545&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.thisis50.com%252Fvideo%252Fvideo%252FshowPlayerConfig%253Fid%253D784568%25253AVideo%25253A15989124%2526ck%253D-%26amp%3Bvideo_smoothing%3Don%26amp%3Bautoplay%3Doff%26amp%3BisEmbedCode%3D1] Why is 50 so successful? Well according to the clip above, it’s because he has no fear, homie. Yup, you still have to wait for BISD, but Curtis’ new book with acclaimed author Robert Greene is droppin’ in a few days (Sept 8th). In the words of Kris Parker, “Take the pillow from your head and put a book in it.” Ha! Spotted: 57th Ave Previously: RR Exclusive: The 50th Law Foreword Excerpt Update: Uh oh, C.J. got […]

This afternoon, I finally found time to quickly thumb through this Chronic re-issue. I really hate the way Tha Row recycles the same classic product over and over and over again. Still, the promise of seven unreleased tracks was enough to intrigue me. Well, I shouldn’t have bothered. I especially don’t like the way they butchered the Snoop joint, “Poor Young Dave” with some cheesy-ass baseline added on top. So I dug in my digital crates, and here you go, […]

Time to wave goodbye. Today, a New Jersey judge threw the book at Max B and sentenced the crooner to 75 years in jail in connection to a murder and robbery four years ago. Max’s stepbrother was sentenced to LIFE plus 35 years for his role in the crime. Props: NJ

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3364516&w=425&h=350&fv=] Better late than never, I guess. Peep Joey’s visual aid to his “Hey Joe.” Hey Gabriel Hart, good job. Shouts: NYCNeef

Ross & Co. double their stock with this dual disc mixtape. All white, everything! Download here. Tracklist after cut. Shouts to X on the conversion.

Before his debut Man On The Moon:The End Of Day lands on September 15, Cudi’s already plugging his follow up, Cudder. Let’s focus on this one first, hmm kay, Scott? No Shots! Props: HHW

Lloyd explains why he asked for his release from The Inc. He says that his label wasn’t returning his calls nor has he spoken to Irv in over a year. Props to Lloyd for taking his career in own hands. Sometimes if you want something done, you got it do it yourself. And if Street Love was any indication of that, he’s headed on the right path. That album was muy bueno. Heads Up: RTD Previously: Lloyd Wants To Leave […]

From the pages of the October 2009 XXL, Jigga tells Bonsu Thompson that he’s not feeling Jimmy’s track. Understood, but you’re one of the few rappers whose movement is still followed by artists old and young. How conscious are you of that position? …Like I said, if the genre needs the game to be stretched out, ‘cause you have those guys who are 35 years old trying to make the smiley face or whatever, competing with Soulja Boy. Ha! That’s […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3364427&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3DDMX+BLASTS+Jay-Z%27s+Integrity_.flv%26amp%3Bremote%3D1%26amp%3Bvideo_id%3D%26amp%3Bt%3Dundefined%26amp%3Bid%3D4406%26amp%3Bfmt%3D6] In the film, X says that he lost respect for Jay after he became president of Def Jam. He says he felt betrayed when Hov was on vacation sporting flip-flops instead of helping him with his project. Sidebar: Is that you Jody? Miss Info

At a recent gig in the City of Angles, Don Cartagena runs through several hits including his latest single, “Aloha.” Sayonara, suckers. Props: 57thAve via HHW