On Monday, Lauryn Hill made a rare appearance and attended the Tanzania Education Trust Gala And Reception in NYC. Outside the event, she told the paps that she’s “possibly” coming out with new material. L Boogie’s first (and last) solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was released nearly 12 years ago. No Unplugged. Keep your fingers crossed. RU

Dear Kelis, They hate you so much right now. The hip-hop community. If Solar is Satan, you’re the Wicked Witch Of Rap. Shit, you even had Just Blaze talkin’ crazy about you and he’s genuinely a nice guy. I’m gonna say this directly to you, what’s on the mind of most hip-hop heads: Why must you destroy our icon? The mighty Nasir Jones. You must like his pockets flat not fat. I don’t wanna be all up in your business […]

Last month, T.I. visited Woodland Middle School in Henry County, GA . Unfortunately, not everyone was happy he was there. According to WSBTV, several parents are upset that the rapper was featured as a guest speaker. One of the parents wrote an email letter to the principal, Dr. Terry Oatts stating: “In the future, if T.I. or any other convicted felon needs to perform community service, ask for parental permission to allow our children to be exposed to these questionable […]

In case you forgot (or didn’t know), today is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. And to celebrate, Biz Markie flipped the classic to commemorate the holiday. Let’s save the planet, damn it! Woooha

Travis adds a few kicks and snares to the remix to Game’s “Shake”. In a recent interview with Rap-Up, Chuck says that he shot the video for the song in Dr. Dre’s crib without his consent. Better be prepared for a shakedown. Vibe

YN was in attendance last night for Kelis’ gig at Santos Party House in NYC. He didn’t film anything, but someone else did. In the first clip, she performs “4th of July” followed by “Millionaire” and “Milkshake”. YK2

Maino left his mark at Club Silo in Reading, PA last week. In the footage above, he performs track four off his debut, If Tomorrow Comes… 57thave

Talib and Blacksmith Music put together this mixtape featuring new tunes from Jean Grae, Wale, Asher Roth and others. Download it here. Titles down bottom.

The L.A. Times reports that DJ AM’s cameo in Iron Man 2 will remain in the film. The DJ passed away last summer from an accidental drug overdose. According to director Jon Favreau: “We tried to make it respectful, and for people who know him, they’ll get a kick out of it and for people who don’t, it will sort of slide by without much notice,” Favreau said. In the scene, AM spins 2Pac’s “California Love” at the request of […]

My how the mighty have fallen. Kimberly becomes the latest to tack a verse onto Waka Flocka’s hit. Might be a good time to rethink strategy, Kimmy.