Comedian/actor Dave Chappelle was in the studio yesterday with Hi-Tek, Talib Kweli and others and tested his skills on the MPC. If you’re listening closely, yes that is a Britney Spears sample. yk2

[vodpod id=Video.14407728&w=540&h=350&fv=] Before Styles P releases his Master of Ceremonies album in September, he will  drop The World’s Most Hated MC mixtape in the next few weeks. P recently sat with MTV to explain what we can expect from the project. “It’s just gonna be hard. It’s gonna be like the old feel, but kind of a new feel. Expect another crazy in and out with me and Kiss. Expect a joint with me and Louch. I’m just gonna kinda go ape on it. I’m […]

Seems like we’ve been waiting for Obie Trice’s Bottoms Up forever. But no need to pout cause it’s finally coming October 25. Here’s the latest treat off the project. kingz

[vodpod id=Video.14398087&w=425&h=350&fv=p%3D1763%26s%3D1429284%26tbid%3D163%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] Backstage at the Annual Hip Hop For HIV Concert in Houston, Bun B tells Devi Dev that he plans on returning to Rice University for his Hip Hop and Religion course this Fall. Do remember undergrads, registration deadline is this Friday. (August 5th)

During the Closer To My Dreams tour stop in the capital of Virginia yesterday, the Diggster stopped by Richmond’s The Beat 106.5 and dropped a quick set of bars on The Big Nat Show. Listen up.

Here’s some footage from producer Caviar’s studio in West Hollywood. In the clip, we get to see N.O.R.E. and Macy Gray crafting their collaboration track, “Electrolytes“, which surfaced last week. 57thave

2Pac Back—and on the cover of XXL. On the 15th anniversary of his death, XXL reaches out to the people that knew him best, including his biological father, Bill Garland. Issue on stands August 16th. “[Tupac] cared for people,” he said. “That was his main thing. He really cared for people. I think that’s why he would get so upset when people tried to question his commitment, his love for Black women or Black men. The East Coast/West Coast, you […]

This leaked a few days back, but here’s the sanctioned version of 50’s new track. On a related note, Fif says he’s cooking up some new material this week that will last the test of time.

Ja might be locked away for awhile, but that isn’t stopping him from releasing music. After a few setbacks, the second installment of his Pain Is Love is now dropping on October 11. Don’t front, the first single still bumps. nav

Tomorrow, yours truly will be hosting the gig above. If you want to catch my handsome face—and the Bogus Boys, send an email to [email protected] with your full name for a pair of tickets. First email wins. See ya then. UPDATE: Contest over. Shouts to William.