Laws takes a crack at Kanye’s instrumentation with this new freestyle. Not his best freebie, but don’t get it twisted, it’s noteworthy nonetheless.

Jay-Z continued his Decoded promo run on Michael Eric Dyson‘s radio program. He more less reiterated the spiel from previous interviews, but here’s how MED broke it down. In this penetrating interview, Jay-Z shares insight into his childhood in Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects, past life of hustling on the streets, the often overlooked and underestimated intellectual depth and complexity of rap music, the misogynistic lyrics in some hip-hop songs, and offers thoughtful and heartfelt advice to young people who also have […]

This slipped under the ‘Radar, but late last month, Nelly appeared on Gayle King‘s show on Sirius XM. Of course, he promoted his new album 5.0 and everything else in between.

Bobby Ray turned 22 on Monday and while overseas in London, he celebrated his born day with pop punk band, Paramore. How’s that for a wish right now? Ha! hhnm

With Nicki’s debut Pink Friday arriving next Monday, The Wall Street Journal took a look at the rapper’s upbringing in Queens and conquest to rule the world. Word to Madonna. “Hip hop to me is so much more than New York and L.A., or one place or one borough or one city,” said the rapper, who was born in Trinidad and grew up in Jamaica, Queens. “I mean, I love being from New York—I’m from Queens, and that’s where I […]

Nelly took his talents to Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night and performed his latest single “Move That Body”. After the jump, he recites his crossover hit, “Just A Dream”.

Meek Mill seeks vengeance and tries his hand at Nicki and Eminem’s duet. Needless to say, the young bol got bars. Mr. Philadelphia 2 coming sooner than later. sermon

[vodpod id=Video.4936605&w=425&h=350&fv=autoPlay%3Dfalse] Jay-Z made moves over to Comedy Central last night and plugged his publication, Decoded with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, well, that’s comedy within itself.

Jada recently announced that he has another street mix coming, but until he releases it, here’s a freebie over Mysonne‘s record. Still Batting A Thousand coming soon or maybe it’s I Love You. Ha! 57 UPDATE: Full version courtesy of SCB5.

[vodpod id=Video.4934367&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Shaheem Reid has linked up with Creative Control for a new viral series, “Portrait of My Life.” Above is a teaser for the first episode where Sha travels to Jamaica, Queens to talk to Lloyd Banks about his hunger for more. miss info Sidebar: Lloyd Banks Talks To Kids In The DMV