Lupe’s new album Lasers, drops next Tuesday. But yesterday he told the Chicago Sun Times that he felt his label Atlantic Records was holding him hostage. “I was specifically told” — Fiasco chuckled — “‘Don’t rap too deep on this record.’” He laughed some more. “That was a specific order from the top. ‘You’re rapping too fast or too slow, or it’s too complex.’ … There are consequences and combat that comes from that process and the eventual compromise. With […]

[vodpod id=Video.5688245&w=540&h=350&fv=] The Kid Daytona made his first television appearance earlier this week on 106 & Park. Below is what he had to say of his experience. What’s going on yall! This past Tuesday I was afforded the great opportunity to perform on BET’s flagship show 106 & Park as a part of their Music Matters segment.. It was actually my TV debut, so I went ahead with my band and rocked the stage performing “Never Be The Same” “Padma […]

[vodpod id=Video.5687812&w=540&h=350&fv=%40videoPlayer%3D811202330001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D735056477001%26amp%3BplayerKey%3DAQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAj36EHhk%7E%2C2pR1tWM5uViEGY2aJlYd-RLIcAd9f-as%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BdynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] Today is Catfish Billy’s turn to deliver his XXL Freshman freestyle. Underneath, Yela comments on his front page coverage. “I feel like I flunked for, like, five years to be here to become a Freshman. It’s dope. I feel like I’m a senior in a freshman class, but I’m honored to be a part of this crew. I just continue to do what I’ve been doing…just making music that makes sense for me and for my crew and […]

Directed by Fredo Tovar and Scott Fleishman, K.Dot is prepared to share his world with an upcoming documentary. Until the full product is released, here is a preview.

Reek made his late night debut on The Mo’Nique Show with his mentor, Busta Rhymes last night. Above the pair gave the audience their fix by performing “Mechanics”. Respect the Conglomerate, chumps.

[vodpod id=Video.5687491&w=540&h=350&fv=] Travis Barker brought his drum set to the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Along with Cypress Hill they performed, “Beat Goes On”. Please remember to Give The Drummer Some on March 15th. mwp Sidebar: Travis Barker & Guitar Center Contest

[vodpod id=Video.5688750&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D627695%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A627695] Inspired by the film Inception, Lil Wayne returns with a video for Tha Carter IV‘s lead single. This wasn’t supposed to premiere until later tonight, but DHH jumped the gun. C4 is definitely on the way.

Pharoahe Monch held a little listening party for his forthcoming album, W.A.R. at NYU two nights ago. Before letting the music rip, Monch and his manger Guy speak on signing to Duck Down and the sound of the project. Check out more footage here. We Are Renegades drops March 22nd.

Eat your heart out Bobby Flay. Chef Otis Williams Jr. whips up his latest mixtape with features from Lil Jon, Gucci Mane, Project Pat and many more. Tracklist and download link after the cut. Ay! kingz

At a recording session two years ago, Asher Roth added his fabricated flow to Mr. Hudson’s Straight No Chaser track. Well today, he decided to let it go. Better late then never. And that’s the truth.