It’s the story you love to hear again and again. In this video from the Decoded iPhone app, Jay justifies using the B.I.G.’s rhymes in his lyrics. He’s not a biter, he’s a writer. roc4life

Ja Rule just can’t catch a break. Earlier today, he was sentenced to 28 months in prison on tax evasion charges. The sentence will run concurrent to his two year stint and he will probably serve an additional four months. Also as part of his deal, Loki will have to pay $1.1 million in back taxes. While in court, an emotional Rule told a federal judge.

Over Frank Dukes production, The Mobb pass the torch to the Bogus Boys on their long-awaited collaboration. The accompanying video should be arriving soon. Now Or Neva this fall. fsd

Before the annual A3C Hip Hop Festival goes down in Atlanta, there will be a new compilation album,

Payday isn’t until the end of the week for some folks, but for Smoke DZA and Big K.R.I.T., it’s in their new video, which was shot during the Return Of 4eva tour in Toronto. Gotta get T.H.C. here.

[vodpod id=Video.13336824&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] We already got to hear Ace’s new single with Breezy and now, we got some behind the scenes footage from the video shoot shot at Hollywood Hills in California. Blood, Sweat & Tears drops August 9.

Young Money’s Tyga is back at it, and drops his brand new mixtape over other people’s property. Tracklist and download link after the cut.

In case you haven’t noticed, supergroups are all the rage. And Red Cafe wants in. In fact, he tells VIBE that him and Fabolous have formed a group called the Bedrock Boyz. Yabba Daba Doo, nigga. “That’s a name we call Brooklyn, we call BK Bedrock. It’s really just me and Fab but there’s some guys we like that you’ll hear. We did about 8 records so far. You can definitely look for that project soon. In the meantime, Red’s […]

Eminem called into Shade 45 this morning and welcomed Sway onto his airwaves. Tune into Sway In The Morning, Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sirius XM.

Over the weekend, Jizzle and Loso were in the “A” shootin a video for “Flexin” off  Jeezy’s The Real is Back mixtape. Nigel D. was on set and caught some flicks during the shoot.