Jermaine Dupri’s new vlog invites us to the lab as he tweaks a track he produced for Jadakiss and Styles P’s Jordan commercial. Afterwards, we follow him, Da Brat, Dondria and Kris Kross promoting the upcoming So So Def anniversary concert. hhnm

You’d probably think this was just another picture of Shawty Lo and his kids. But in fact, it’s actually, a photo op from career day at Altanta’s Best Academy. Leave it to a rapper to kick the truth to the young Black youth. More pictures after the jump. Previously: Gucci Mane Speaks At Career Day info

Former New York City mayor Ed Koch died today of congestive heart failure. He was 88 years old. During his incumbency, Koch witnessed the birth of hip-hop and death of graffiti—well, at least on the subway. eskay reminded me of his appearance in the film, Style Wars. He launched an anti-graffiti campaign, built a fortress, and ushered in a herd of “white elephants”. Even up to his death, he remained steadfast on his position. In an ironic twist, the documentary Koch premieres in theaters today.

During yesterday’s visit at Shade 45, Pusha T unleashed the wrath of his voice over Mike Jones’ “Still Tippin”. Below is the interview portion for the illuminatis.

Keeping it realer than real, Lecrae doesn’t bite the tongue in his new video off his album, Gravity. Directed by Isaac Deitz. Fakers beware and take notice.

Strong Arm Steady’s Krondon calls on his brother DJ Khali’s production for his new track featuring Kobe. Krondon’s album, Everything’s Nothing drops February 7. This is something we definitely can lean on.

NBA All Star weekend is two weeks away, but before the festivities kick off, here’s an alternate video of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ track “Wings”. The original clip is better than some Nike commercials.

This went viral during the post-season. But with San Fran just 4 quarters away from taking the title, Bay Area’s E-A-Ski gives his team some more motivational music. Related: King Los “Purple Reign”

While in NY, Pusha T got down with Combat Jack and the Newmanati. Here’s what went down. Pusha T discusses the differences in working with The Neptunes and Kanye, why Big Daddy Kane > Rakim, how Big Sean is really a problem within the G.O.O.D Music camp, why rappers like Rick Ross can’t ever really get away from the streets, how he can’t ever be right with Consequence, how he threw a shot at Combat, the possible name for the next […]

Last night, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis lit up David Letterman’s stage with a performance of “Can’t Hold Us”. Seems like it got the crowd going. Cop The Heist here.