Usher gave us a heads up on Twitter and here is the result of his latest shared track. While Mr. Raymond searches for love, we’re really not particularly looking forward to these type of verses from Diddy. Yuck. hhnm

One of the features off Banks’ upcoming set is the iTunes bonus cut featuring Em. In an interview with Rap-Up, Banks discusses the Boi-1da-produced cut, “Where I’m At”. Make sure you’re at the stores Nov. 22 when HFM2 drops. “Me and Em got a record called “Where I’m At” and it’s crazy. Lyrically it’s taking you to another place. I’ve had records with Em prior to this. He’s been on my records and I’ve been on his album, but this is a unique […]

Nice eye candies. Well before the curtains drop for Thugga’s upcoming album, here’s the visual for the first single featuring Bobby Ray. The Thug Show begins November 30th.

Not only did the greatest rap radio show of the 90s return to WKCR last night, Stretch and Bob even went an extra hour past their old 1-5 am slot. Legendary! Stupid props to Altrap for rippin’ the whole damn thing. Full show link

[vodpod id=Video.4730283&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D589200%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A589200] Nicki Minaj, the first Female rapper to make MTV’s Hottest MC list, takes the number six spot. Bet some folks would have had her higher. The remaining five will be announced Sunday on MTV2 at 1:30 p.m. “She showed that not only is she the most talented female right now, she’s one of the most talented rappers,” MTV News’ Shaheem Reid said during the Hottest MCs roundtable discussion. “This girl has star power. She took a little bit […]

Produced by T-Minus and penned by Ester Dean, Ciara has a new uptempo track that features Mr. Raymond. It’s off her numerously delayed LP, Basic Instinct. Sounds like something we’d prefer turned down. uhtn Update: CDQ ace dizzy

Just a day or so after his remix hit the ‘net, Curtis surprised the audience during YG’s show at the Key Club last night with a guest performance. Fif also brought out Banks to do “Beamer, Benz Or Bentley”. Looked like one helluva YG-Unit party.

In an interview with Access Hollywood, Kanye talks about his upcoming album/film and hiatus from music. At the 6:34 mark, he says his previous effort, 808s & Heartbreak was shunned by the Grammy committee and goes on to share his views on award shows. How could they be so heartless?

Although “Big Pimpin’” was the first song highlighted in Jay-Z’s Decoded ad campaign with Bing, he admits to WSJ that the song is not his proudest lyrical moment. It’s Ok, Mr. Carter. Some [lyrics] become really profound when you see them in writing. Not “Big Pimpin.” That’s the exception. It was like, I can’t believe I said that. And kept saying it. What kind of animal would say this sort of thing? Reading it is really harsh. Ha! Peep an […]

On November 22nd, here’s how the back of Lloyd Banks’ new album will look. Whoa, that’s a whole lot of features. 50