Nicki’s still on the road and today announced new dates for her North American tour. Her excursion kicks off on July 16th in Chicago. See if Nicki will be stopping in your city after the cut. rap up

Somewhere in a Shaolin basement, Raekwon’s got his victim all the tied up for his new video. Listen carefully, before you get lost in The Chef’s art of storytelling. Off Unexpected Victory. x

It doesn’t take much to get A$AP to kick a rhyme on the spot. And during his UK visit, Rocky sat in Tim Westwood’s chair and gave listeners a freebie over “Stay Schemin” as well as “She Will”. Interview below.

Last week, Wizzy appeared on Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg‘s Juan Epstein podcast. In the half hour chat, he spoke on Amber Rose, Kanye, the hologram at Coachella, drunk driving lyrics and more.

Travis Porter ghostride the whip on the cover of their debut album, From Day 1. Ayy ladies (and gents) LP drops May 29th. UPDATE: Tracklist 1. Aww Yea [Prod. By B Beck] 2. Pop A Rubber Band [Prod. By Lil Lody] 3. Pussy Real Good Ft. 2 Chainz [Prod. By Lil C] 4. Wobble [Prod. By Diplo] 5. Ayy Ladies ft. Tyga [Prod. By Fki] 6. Ride Like That ft. Jeremih [Prod. By J Mike] 7. Flood This Shit [Prod. […]

Mr. Folarin is back in the states. But while overseas recently, he returned to Tim Westwood’s show and kicked a few of his raps over Drake’s “She Will”. Interview after the jump.

In support of his mixtape, 4 Hunnid Degreez, Young Gangsta and his accomplices scheme their way in a robbery in this new video. Damn, shorty could’ve fooled me too. Sidebar: “Pop It” worldstar

Who needs UFC on Spike? After 106 and last night’s performance, Akon borrows B.Dot’s du-rag and brings the pain along with Montana in their new flick. What a knockout. Stadium drops September 11.

When is Juicy J not trippy? Well he’s back once again indulging in the usual, but this time for a new track. Expect a new project coming soon.

Nine days ago, A$AP surprised Coachella by bringing out Master P and his No Limit soldiers on stage. Propane Media was present backstage (1:13) during their first encounter. Ughh!