[vodpod id=Video.4127667&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D546883%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A546883] Apparently, Rick Ross has been in Wiz’s ear about signing him to his Maybach Music label. In this portion of MTV’s RapFix Live, Rozay makes a public plea. So what’s it going to be Wiz, deal or no deal? “You know, Wiz, what’s happening, this is the Boss, Ricky Ross, Teflon Don. You know we spoke of this in the last week or two, but my question is even more personal that I’d love to ask you right […]

Simon says get the fuck up and pay attention. In this portion of How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Pharoahe Monch shares his writing process behind the 1999 hit. Now girls, rub on your titties. Yeeah!

[vodpod id=Video.4128693&w=425&h=350&fv=] 50 continued his promo rounds for his new movie Twelve and appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. He spoke on his role and his eagerness to work with director Joel Schumacher. Movie hits theaters August 6th.

Kendrick reps for his city and homies on this new track. Even without a co-sign from Kanye, this is good music.

Jay-Z’s got Obama on the text, but Obama’s got Jay-Z in his ears. Yesterday on The View, when President Barack Obama was asked about the music in his iPod, Hov was the first artist mentioned followed by Frank Sinatra and Maria Callas. Eclectic taste. Maybe next time, he’ll quote one of Jigga’s lyrics or mention his favorite song.

Crown Royal isn’t only a smooth whiskey, but it’s also the title of Pastor Troy and DJ Scream’s new mixtape. Drink to that. Download it at live mixtapes and peep the tracklist below.

[vodpod id=Video.4126672&w=425&h=350&fv=contentId%3D072710.torre_tyson%26amp%3Bcontext%3Dstoryembed_4_1%26amp%3BdomId%3Dcvp_1%26amp%3Bw%3D400%26amp%3Bh%3D225] Mike Tyson gave a candid interview for Sports Illustrated‘s annual, Where Are They Now issue. The magazine’s on newsstands now, but SI already threw up a couple excerpts. Read a couple below. SI: I imagine you have a few stories from your days as a junkie. Mike Tyson: Listen: I was in St. Tropez, in the South of France. In Ibiza, Spain. I was in Monte Carlo. I was in the Ukraine, Russia, all those places, for three […]

Patience is a virtue and Juelz explains to WV Soul Magazine why we still haven’t seen some of his projects like his Reagan Era mixtape nor the “Home Run” video with Lil Wayne. Ay! Let’s go Santana. 57 ave Sidebar: Jada Talks Producers on Top Five Dead Or Alive LP With WV Soul Magazine.

Finally! The amazing collaboration off Bun B’s new album is here. There is a God! I can sleep tonight. UPDATE: At the 1:48 mark, Bun explains the origins of Pac and Pimp’s vocals.

Here is the artwork for Usher’s Raymond v Raymond Deluxe Edition. The double-disc project drops the same day as his Versus EP. Usher mania on August 24th. Tracklist after the jump. hhnm