One of the most coveted unreleased hip-hop albums has finally seen the light of day: Large Professor’s The LP. Take a listen to a version of “Mad Scientist” that I’ve never heard before. And if you’re still lost, peep the Book of Rap Lists explanation below. I’m so far ahead of myself, I should start another life. Ha!

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Cop the album ’cause he dropped it.

Bonus: More backstory for you kids. Pull up a chair.

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I dug When We Were Kings and some trusted hip-hop heads like Questo, are tellin’ me this flick is even better. Can’t wait to check out this inside look at the music festival behind the famous Ali-Foreman fight in Zaire, Africa. Ali-Boom-Bye-Yae!

Props: Complex

Fabolous and Ryan Leslie get their Robin Leech on with another leak off Loso’s Way.

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HHNM

Update: At this rate, I think John ought to call a plumber. Here’s yet another leak. This time, spouted by the Team Supreme

“Everything Everyday, Everywhere ” Ft. Keri Hilson 

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Here’s footage of MJ and movie director, Brett Ratner rocking out to R. Kelly’s “Ignition (Remix).” Look’s they’re having some fun-fun. Ha!

Give Credit: Please Dont Stare

According to Forbes, Jigga Man’s got plenty money.

The Brooklyn-born rapper pulled in an estimated $35 million over the past 12 months, topping our annual list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings. It’s far from the $82 million he made last year, but more than enough to reclaim the crown from 2008’s monarch, 50 Cent. The Queens native drops to fourth place with $20 million, down from $150 million a year ago.

Heads Up: Woooha

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In a perfect world, I’d rock a Champion hoodie all year round. But since reality bites, here’s N.O.R.E.’s ad for the company.

Bang Bang: 57thAve

The folks at Rocawear just sent over a collection of Mattel Barbie dolls inspired by Rocawear’s upcoming 10th-year anniversary. Although we don’t have complete details about the partnership between Mattel and Rocawear, we do have some cool photos of both male and female Barbie’s. As you can see, the dolls are freshly dipped in Rocawear apparel.

Props: Prefix via Jimmy Jazz

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Def Jam exec Lenny S explains the concept behind The Wizard of Poetry to the 1515 Boys. I don’t know. I still love me a sped-up soul sample. We’ll see.