As one of Roc’s founding fathers, Memphis Bleek passed along some words of encouragement to the label’s number one draft pick. Cole’s gon’ be a good rapper. J. Cole has to go all the way in. He shouldn’t listen to someone telling him how to make his music. He should follow his heart. He’s new… he’s not from the NYC, he’s from Fayetteville, North Carolina, so he’s bringing a whole new movement with him. J. Cole has a lot on […]

Only nine tracks? This must be in tribute to their ninth album, How I Got Over. Guess it’s quality over quantity. Album due June 22nd. 1.. Walk Alone (Truck North, Porn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez) 2. Dear God 2.0 (Jim James, MOF) 3. Radio Daze (Blu, Porn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez) 4. Now Or Never (Phonte Coleman, Dice Raw) 5. How I Got Over (Dice Raw) 6. The Day (Blu, Phonte Coleman, Patty Crash) 7. Right On (Joanna Newsom, Sugar […]

This was probably filmed the same day the track was recorded. Anyway, here’s three of the freshman giving an impromptu performance of “I’m On It” with Akon’s guy, French Montana. wshh Sidebar: French Montana x Gucci Mane “Straight Cash”

D.C.’s very own reunite on this new cut off Tabi’s upcoming mixtape, A Place Called Stardom. Below is his latest video, “The Come Up”.

Banks is returning to B.B. King Bar & Grill in NYC next Wednesday and I got two pairs of tickets for you to roll. First two to email me at [email protected] with your full name and telephone number wins. UPDATE: Contest over. Congrats to the winners.

Last night, Mo’Nique took a trip down memory lane with some ol’ school Hip Hop treats. Above Slick Rick recites “Children’s Story”. After the jump, Doug E. Fresh joins him for “The Show” and Biz Markie catches “The Vapors”. MWP

Suge Knight was taken into custody early this morning in Los Angeles after police pulled over his white Cadillac Escalade. No further details as to why he’s being questioned. CBS UPDATE: TMZ reports Suge pointed a firearm at another vehicle. Cops later stopped him and drew their guns before taking him into custody for assault with a deadly weapon and driving on a suspended license. His bail’s been set at $65,000.

M-EZ borrows Eminem’s instrumental for his personal use. Do remember, The Process is coming this summer. Previously: Four New Memphis Bleek Freestyles

There’s nothing wrong with a shot of Patron to start off the day. Unfortunately, this new cut from Yayo and 50 doesn’t go down as easy. Drink responsibly. YAF

To celebrate their album release, Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek hit up Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. With Estelle in tow, they perform “Midnight Hour” and down below, Talib and Tek take us back with “The Blast”. Yardie