While Clef was in the Windy City a few weeks back, he booked a studio session with go-to producer Young Chop. Here’s film of them making the standout cut “Hope & Pray” off April Showers. Download here.

John Legend puts on his Sunday’s best for a lavish evening in his new video featuring Rick Ross. The audio can be found on his upcoming Love In The Future due later this year.

After receiving an extra two weeks to pay up, Lauryn Hill was sentenced to three months in prison and three months of home confinement on tax evasion charges. According to her lawyer, she’s already paid more than $970,000 to cover her tab. Before sentencing, here’s what L Boogie said of her financial neglect. She’s scheduled to turn herself in on July 8th. “I needed to be able to earn so I could pay my taxes, without compromising the health and welfare of my children, […]

If you can’t leave the crib for the strip joint, invite the entertainment to your place. That’s what Murs and Fashawn did in support of their collaborative LP, The Generation. Very safe for work.

Joell Ortiz literally takes it to his backyard in his video off Funkmaster Flex’s Who You Mad At, Me Or Yourself? Download the tape here. And remember, swine is fine.

From the Great Lakes, Connor and Nickle Nine deliver some great lyrics. Here’s the first official leak off Connor’s Unconscious State, due on June 4.

Before Hav drops his solo album 13 tomorrow, he rolls out the red carpet for some fellow New York OG MCs. Pre-order the album here. nr

From Obama to Angelou, Wale puts his influences on display in his second vlog. Inspired? The Gifted drops June 25. Previously: Ep. 1

Troy Ave and his Brick Star Boyz will be releasing their BSB Vol. 2 this week. Here’s their latest offering with King Sevin and Young Lito.

5’oclock in the morning, where you gon be? Perhaps in Gillie Da Kid’s new video.  Download his latest jawn, King Of Philly 2 here.