In the new issue of Ozone, Wayne explains why he tried to thwart the release of last year’s documentary,  The Carter. According to the film’s director QD3, Weezy stopped supporting the project days before the Sundance Film Festival. There was some controversy over the release of The Carter documentary. Did you feel like they emphasized the drug addiction aspect too much? Is that the reason you didn’t want it released? The fact that we didn’t want it released was business; […]

“Like straight up, as far as Premier’s beat style and my rhyme styles. That shit we own. You can’t duplicate that shit. Never in a fuckin’ million lifetimes.” DJ Premier speaks with his hands. “Scandalous, money, greed and lust. In this trife life, there ain’t nobody you can trust.” In deep concentration, Preem cuts the opening lyrics of Moment Of Truth‘s “Betrayal” which now have added significance. The scratches are slow and plodding. Kinda like a funeral march. But tears […]

The Radio Killa mentioned this awhile back. Jeezy was the first to appear on this. Now, The Dream shares the throne with Luda. Stay tuned, a video for this is on the way. This Is RNB Previously: The-Dream x Young Jeezy “Love King (Remix)

Eve announced earlier this year that she was severing ties from Interscope Records. She gives VIBE the reasoning behind her departure and broken promises. “They promised me the machine. The machine is basically the roll out. It’s ‘Yo, when [Flirt] comes out, we’ll give you this, we’ll give you that. And that’s what made me mad. It’d be different if we didn’t have a mtg where people promised me shit. If they were just like ‘Oh we’re going to put the album out and […]

Cube puts the Coast on his back with his first single off I Am The West. Throw them dubs up, mark. HHNM

Although Bun B’s from Texas, don’t expect him to drive slow at this year’s Gumball 3000 rally. Uncle Bun recently added him name to the international race along with fashion designer Mike Malbon. Other celebrity racers include, DJ Muggs, Xzibit, and Tony Hawk. The rally kicks off May 1st in London and will make stops in Europe, Canada, and the U.S. The race ends 3,000 miles later on May 7th in Times Square.

Game’s new mixtape The Red Room is scheduled to drop today. But until that happens, here’s a look at the cover and tracklist. UPDATE: The eagle has landed. Download here. XXL

The distant relatives unite for their new video, “As We Enter”. Remember, the album drops May 18th. Underneath is behind the scenes footage.

Curious as to what it looks like? Get the scoop from Plies, Jeezy, and Fabolous on this new cut off Goon Affiliated.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”preem_and_pete”] During the opening set of his Guru Salute mix, DJ Premier is greeted by Pete Rock who has a show at the same time on Shade 45. Of course, the chocolate boy wonder had to make time to pay his respects. Remember the two do battle next Sunday May 2 in Japan. Who’s comin’ with me? Ha!