Kanye West takes the cover the December/January 2011 issue of Complex magazine. The publication also spoke with the contributors for Yeezy’s album focusing on their roles in their Project: Runaway feature. Below is an excerpt from Pete Rock: “I know one of Kanye’s bodyguards, and he told me that Kanye was looking for me. I just grabbed this bag of discs—these discs hold at least 50 beats apiece—and went to Hawaii. [Laughs.] That was my first time ever going to Hawaii, […]

Thank God it’s Monday and Swizzy recruits Busta again for his latest Monster Monday’s freebie. Ironically, this is a good one. Last Week: “Y’all Don’t Really Know” Ft. DMX x Busta Rhymes

Yea, it’s only Monday, but today, Kanye’s album is in stores and Yeezy’s official street team Jeff and Eric deliver a message for you supporters. G.O.O.D. promo is H.O.O.D. promo. Bonus: HypeMan podcast #15

Usher and Tremaine’s OMG Tour made its stop at the Staples Center last Thursday, and Trey surprised the audience during his set by bringing out his pal Drizzy for a performance.

Before T.I. went to the slammer earlier this month, he gave VIBE one of his last interviews. Below are a few excerpts from the cover story, which goes on sale Nov. 30th. Check out behind the scenes footage here. I’ve heard you mention how the good that you’ve done is easily forgotten. Do you feel that you’ve been treated unfairly? If I place my value in the way humans treat me, then maybe. But they’re human, man―they can’t help themselves. […]

[vodpod id=Video.4962064&w=425&h=350&fv=] Diddy sported a new hairdo last night at the American Music Awards. Along with his two leading ladies Dawn and Kaleena, the trio performed “Coming Home” off The Last Train To Paris. mwp

In four days, Jay Rock will release his latest street mix Black Friday. But until then here’s the project’s latest leak produced by  Crada. You think you know, but you have no idea, you broke knee grows.

We’re six weeks in and here’s the latest tune from one half of Heltah Skeltah. It’s the Roc—no pun intended.

Today’s November 22nd and you know what that means: Lloyd Banks’ new album The Hunger For More 2 is in stores. But if you purchase it on iTunes, here’s the bonus track featuring Eminem. Break ups are hard to do. uhtn via nr

Nipsey promised to drop a new track and he keeps his word with the second single from his debut album South Central State of Mind due Dec. 21st.