[vodpod id=Video.4104268&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D545451%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A545451] Drake took time out to gush to MTV about two Lil Wayne verses from Tha Carter IV. By Drizzy’s account, the rhymes were so good, it made him reconsider his career options. Free Weezy, already!

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”wale_1″] This is the first of a five part series of Wale presenting to Rap Radar some new tunes from his upcoming mixtape, More About Nothing. 8 days away, y’all. Seinfeld samples? Check!

[vodpod id=Video.4101417&w=425&h=350&fv=] The U.N. represented all nations this past weekend and last night, landed at Club Nocturnal in Brooklyn. Cam’Ron & Vado’s Gunz N’ Butta drops August 31. dj stakz Previously: Cam’Ron & Vado At DJ Nam Birthday Bash

The Roots nor John Legend appear in this video. Instead director Rik Cordero used actors for the band’s new visual. Here he explains why. “‘The Fire’ is one of my favorite tracks off HIGO and really feels like something you’d hear in the theater. The line ‘you don’t say good luck, you say don’t give up’ inspired me to create a period piece narrative that stays true to the lyrics while adding another layer to the interpretation.” okp

The Aphilliates’  youngest in charge was in Chi-Town last Thursday and performed at The Wild Hare. Here’s a brief clip of his set above. His Never A Dull Moment EP will be available on iTunes within the next 24 hours. chicago now

The cipher is complete? Dipset’s reunion track gets a breath of fresh air with Vado adding a verse. Salute to that. UN! miss info

The deal is signed and sealed. Now it’s time for XV to deliver after inking a deal with Warner Bros. His new mixtape, Vizzy Zone should be hitting the ‘net before summer’s end.

Before Nipsey wrapped up his new video, he and Lloyd gave Rap-Up an all access pass to their new video. Remember, South Central State Of Mind drops October 19th, marks. Previously: On The Set: Nipsey Hussle x Lloyd “Feelin Myself”

Ski Beatz recently appeared on Grind Music Radio and talked about Roc-A-Fella and how Camp Lo wanted the “Politics As Usual” instrumental, but got “Luchini” instead. This is it what!

[vodpod id=Video.4101697&w=425&h=350&fv=] Haters move to the side. The hottest in the hood drops off another video off his latest mixtape, No Witnesses. Play on playa. os