Macklemore checked in with the folks at Life + Times to decode his track seven off The Heist. After reciting his first verse, he explains how the song came together.

J.Cole made his debut on The View this morning and performed his platinum hit. Soccer moms rejoice. Download Born Sinner here.

Yelawolf’s back in his zone, and announced on Instagram that he and DJ Paul will be releasing a collaborative album.

Look who’s a shot caller now. With the relaunch of Priority Records, producer Harry Fraud has formed a new label, Surf School. Fraud turned to his Twitter account and said this of his new venture. For the label I am looking to create partnerships with other independent minded artists and release wavy music. Its not about signing people.” He then went on to clarify, “As far as me as an artist/producer I do not have a record deal…yet (evil laugh).”

Sorry 2004 2013. The day after J.Cole apologized for his lyric on Drake’s “Jodeci Freestyle”, Drizzy turned to his blog and expressed his regret. He also said that the lyric will be removed.

YMCMB’s compilation LP, Rich Gang is in stores today. Last night, the gang including Weezy, Birdman and Bow Wow took the festivities to the Big Apple and RTNY was in the mix. We see you too, Juve.

Mac Miller has a light bulb. Hundreds of them actually. And in the latest visual off his Watching Movies With The Sound Off, he and Niki Randa take a moment to reflect in the mirror. Cop the album here.

J.Cole recently found himself on the wrong side of The Anti-Bullying Alliance. On Drake’s song “Jodeci Freestyle”, he spit: “I’m artistic, you niggas is autistic, retarded”.

While in town, 2 Chainz woke up early with the Hot 97 morning crew. During their hour chat, Chainz discusses life after “Duffle Bag Boys”, relationship with Ludacris, Trayvon Martin and tons more.

Come August 27, Juicy J will finally release his compilation third solo album, Stay Trippy. But until that day arrives, here is the cover and accompanying titles.