“Been getting my thug on/ ever since J-Lo had a love jones for Puff Combs…” Crooked I’s nice. But you already knew that. While on his C.O.B. radio show, he recited some fresh rhymes over Jay-Z’s “Public Service Announcement.” It’s gon be hard to leave this freestyle alone.

The rap game’s sick. Luckily, Ghostwridah comes equipped with his own household remedy. Here’s what he said of this recent recording:  “Last week was such a good week for hip hop… There were some very strong releases and I just want to continue that with my own contribution.”

Lil Wayne didn’t like his verse, but maybe he’ll appreciate the video. With a full fledged orchestra, here’s the visual aid to Based On A T.R.U. Story’s opening track. Due to flashes of nudity, we’ll rate this one NSFW.

It’s no Inception, but N.O.R.E. and Strange Music affiliate get lost in la la land in their new vid. Don’t sleep and cop Student Of The Game tomorrow.

Maryland’s rising MC Logic has just inked a deal over at Def Jam and taps No I.D. to executive produce his debut LP. Today, XXL also gives him their Freshman Class freebie of the day. Congrats. Says Logic: I’m  excited to take this next step in my career. It’s incredible for Def Jam [Records] and Visionary Music Group to work together  and the opportunity to collaborate with a living legend like No I.D. is  priceless. I’m very humbled to be apart of the most  […]

While across the pond, Creative Control compiles footage of Joey Bada$$ and his band of brothers. At least the trip looks entertaining. Off The Aprocalypse. which you can download here. nr

August Alsina displays his love for Mary Jane on his latest track featuring Curren$y. Hopefully, they aren’t passing this one around. August’s Gangsta Grillz tape, The Product 2 arrives May 6.

Daz Dillinger and Dub-C have announced their collaborative project, Westcoast Gangster Shit. No release date set yet, but peep the studio clip above and the artwork for it below. 2dbz  

The entire remaining members of the clan helped cap off the final night of Coachella’s first week. In the film above, they run through their classic posse cut, “Protect Ya Neck”. Peep “C.R.E.A.M.” below. info

Qué pasa amigos. Backed by a mariachi band, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis brought their hit single “Can’t Hold Us” to last night’s MTV Movie Awards. The official video drops this Wednesday. Hands up! mwp