Melo’s a Knick and Fat Joe’s back to heat up the streets. I dare you to hate on this one. Ha! Link

It’s been less than 24 hours since Carmelo Anthony was traded to the New York Knickerbockers. And already, Maino rolls out the welcome mat with this new freestyle. Can Chauncey Billups get some love too? Geesh! flex

We’re getting closer to the release of Lupe’s upcoming LP and today he lets go another one. To hear Lupe tell it, this is the best track on the album. Find out for yourself and cop it on iTunes.

Mac Miller had his best day ever today and wanted to celebrate his XXL cover, by leaking his Khrysis-produced track. We say this sounds good. Best Day Ever happens March 11.

Here’s footage captured during Pusha T and Bangladesh’s studio session four months ago. If you remember, the producer spoke on the session and what beats Pusha wanted for the project. Fear Of God coming soon. maurice garland

During All-Star weekend, Adidas and Snoop teamed up for their adiHOOP 3-on-3 VIP b-ball tournament in Santa Monica. Participants included Chris Brown, Game, YG and DMC. When it was all said and done, Snoop’s team came up victorious off a winning shot. Yes!

Here is one of the stand-out tracks that we’re definitely feeling from Marsha’s upcoming album, which is also produced by herself. Late Nights & Early Mornings finally arrives next week. Bonus: “Lose Myself”

Looks like the Bieb is stuck in the moment there. Anywho, here’s a cut featuring Tyga that did not make his Never Say Never (The Remixes). We know Jimmy is going to dig this. He’s got Bieber fever. uhtn

Whoa! A month before it hits newsstands, eighty8clothing got a hold of XXL‘s 2011 freshman class. Here’s a roll call from the top. Starting at the the left: Lil Twist, CyHi Da Prynce, Big K.R.I.T., Meek Mill, Diggy Simmons, Kendrick Lamar, Yelawolf, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller, Lil B, and YG. karen civil Related: Vado Absent On XXL Cover UPDATE: Hi-res via XXL

[vodpod id=Video.5618798&w=540&h=350&fv] Here’s the first installment of Dee Vazquez’s Blog Rappers vs. Street Rappers debate. Skyzoo, MTV’s J-Rod and Uncle Murda discuss balancing the existence of both worlds and how Lil B made his mark virally. Big K.R.I.T. phones in and comments on his come up through the Internet. itsthebino