Jacob’s already home. Well, sorta. On March 25th, the Jeweler was released from a federal penitentiary and sent to a halfway house. In 2008 Jacob was sentenced to 30 months behind bars for laundering millions for Detroit gang, BMF. A U.S. District Court Judge shortened his sentence by seven months for his charitable work. As part of his release, he’s permitted to work at his New York  jewelry shop, but until September, is required to return to the halfway house […]

DJ Enuff premiered this during the Rush Hour on Hot 97. The Heavy Hitter called the track “Hip-Hop Blues”, but apparently it’s originally from Gil’s latest album, I’m New Here.

Nardwuar trekked from Vancouver to Austin during South By Southwest music festival two weeks ago and caught up with Killer Mike and Mistah F.A.B. So many questions, so little time. NR

Don’t be a mad hater. Get it? Mad. Hat—ah? Forget it. Yesterday, Skateboard P’s friends threw him a surprise birthday party with an Alice In Wonderland-themed cake. The producer turns 37 today. Check out more pictures of his cake after the jump. BBC

For DJ Suss One’s Feature Presentation comes new material from Maino. Track produced by J. Buttah.

Before hitting the stage at the Highline Ballroom last week, Donnis, Jay Rock, and Pill stopped by Toca Tuesday’s with Tony Touch on Shade 45. Three freestyles are better than one. Donnis Jay Rock Pill

Peace gawd! Talib borrows Fat Joe’s beat for this freestyle off his upcoming mixtape Early Mourning Signs. TheHottestIsh

Before or after Dre revealed the title for his track with Jay-Z, he hit a couple of zingers at Fenway Park. Later, he was spotted chopping it up with King James in the skybox. Oh yeah, the Yanks lost 9-7. Crap. YK2

A week after his performance at the Highline Ballroom, Vado returns with some new music featuring Noreaga and Imam T.H.U.G. Think of this as Slimey meets grimey. Huuuh! 57th Ave

[vodpod id=Video.3372565&w=425&h=350&fv=] Fab keeps it raw and uncut in the teaser to his new video off There Is No Competition 2. Full clip debuts on Complex in the next 48 hours.