As far as the playoffs go, Kobe’s out and Ginobili’s in. Nonetheless, Young Money’s president rounds up the usual suspects for the assist. hnhh

Before his Rhyme Or Die album, Kay Slay’s releasing The Last Champion mixtape and he enlists Sheek Louch, Styles P and Vado for that gritty New York sound. Don’t act retarded now. dsom

“Kiss ’bout to drop, then the Lox, another Wu-Block, next December“ One thing about Donnie G. and Styles P,is that they have no problem jacking a beat. And on their latest caper, they take Wiz Khalifa’s instrumental hostage.

Sometimes, it’s not too late to apologize. And on Ro Ransom’s new song, he targets his doubters, naysayers, and pesky publications. Don’t lame out this time around.

With French Montana, Fat Joe, and DJ Drama looking on, a few of XXL‘s freshman class closed out this afternoons RapFix by going off the top.

Still making moves, Talib ends up at the Black Entertainment Television studio for 106 & Park‘s weekly freestyle series. He sure makes it look easy. Prisoner Of Conscious is available here.

Ciara and Nicki Minaj toast to the single life on their latest collaboration. Single ladies clap your hands. Her self-title album Ciara is out July 9.

Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, m.A.A.d City Tour kicks off today in Sin City. At 1:18 mark of Kendrick’s promo video, the Black Hippy crew dismantle Rocko’s single. Jay Rock for President. UPDATE: CDQ of the freestyle below.

Hit-Boy celebrated his born day yesterday and while opening his gifts, he finally received his Grammy Award for “Niggas In Paris”. That definitely beats a cashless birthday card.

Maino and his crew keep their friends close and their enemies closer on their new recording. Produced by GQ Beats.