They said it wouldn’t last, but yesterday, Hip-Hop turned 40 years old. Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg celebrated our culture’s soundtrack with 2 hours of 70s and 80s tunes.

Whether it’s a truck or a drop, Chinx Drugz and Ace Hood pull up in luxury down in the 305. The video directed by X and Jon J is in support of Chinx Drugz’ Cocaine Riot 3. You can get that up in here.

Clothing brand Stüssy recently celebrated Yo! MTV Raps’ 25th anniversary with a collection of t-shirts. The brand also commemorated the anniversary with the two part documentary, We Were All Watching. Check out the synopsis below.

Just in case you ain’t know it, The Corporate Thugz Entertainment’s Boss Ya Life Gang tape drops tomorrow. And to push the project further, YG and Da Snowman give their rendition of Rocko’s underground hit.

It’s nearly impossible to rhyme over a Biggie track and make it your own. And over “Long Kiss Goodnight”, F-a-b-o tries his luck. Off DJ Drama and Whoo Kid’s Project Showdown mixtape which is available here.

Plies is as crazy as ever, and attempts to go ham over Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz’ “Rich As Fuck”. By the way, Algernod’s Purple Heart is still on the way.

In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Janelle Monae and Robin Thicke both take the cover of VIBE. Read up on their cover story here.

Director Spike Lee made his first appearance on The Breakfast Club this morning to promote his new film, Red Hook Summer. Accompanied by actor Nate Parker, he spoke on funding the project by himself, the cultural impact of his films, his upcoming Michael Jackson documentary, and Tyler Perry.

Shaheem Reid had the honor to interview Oprah Winfrey for his latest Round Up series. While plugging The Butler, she speaks on the Shawn Carter and Harry Belafonte controversy.

A sold out crowd embraced Rockie Fresh during the Mad Decent Block Party in Brooklyn on Saturday. With Ty Dolla $ign on stage, Casey Veggies joined him for a performance of “Driving 88”.