The rap game loves gold. And today, Killer Mike grabs ahold Trinidad James’ track for his own interpretation. Too bad this version didn’t make the official remix. lowkey

In support of their self-titled mixtape, Maino and his crew hit the streets for a two-for one in their latest videos. See how the drama unfolds above. Download The Mafia here.

Getting the wheels in motion for his mixtape, Juelz Santana and Lil Reese roll through with their brand new video. Juelz Santana’s God Will’n drops tonight. Whooa! trillHD

Killa traveled down 95 to the City of Brotherly Love and performed at The Blockley on Saturday. HHS1987 has the highlights of Cam running through some classics. Powerful music indeed.

To commemorate her seventh album, Unapologetic, Ri Ri graces seven covers, inspired by each album, for the Feb/Mar issue of Complex. Below is an excerpt from the cover story. Rihanna considers the album’s first single, “Diamonds,” one of her favorite songs since “Umbrella” because of the way it makes her feel. “It was so inspiring and uplifting,” she says. “It was giving me hope, that song. I was tired of angry love songs. Love doesn’t always have to be about breakups, […]

Produced by Drumma Boy, Lloyd and Juicy J provide the soundtrack for future twerk competitions. More than likely, this will go over well with the Twerk Team. Good luck, ladies.

The Fresh Prince sure knows how to produce some talent. And with Téo providing the soundtrack, the Smith siblings connect on their new duet. Sounds pretty fly.

They don’t make movies like they used to. This May, Menace II Society will turn 20 years old—that’s just crazy. The film was directed by twins The Hughes Brothers and featured rappers like Saafir, MC Eiht, and Too $hort. Allen Hughes appeared on Sway In The Morning and discussed the movie, encounter with 2Pac, and iconic scene below. UPDATE: Full interview.

Slum Village hits the battlefield for some paintball action in their new video. Gives a new meaning to going hard in the paint. Afterwards, Guilty Simpson joins ’em for their second presentation. Their mixtape Dirty Slums 2 drops January 29.

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony introduced his Melo M9 sneaker last night at Cipriani Club 55 in NYC. Fabolous and French were on hand and blessed the crowd with a performance. Disclaimer: Fab’s audio gets jacked at the 2:14 mark. page31