A press conference was held this afternoon for the groundbreaking of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Yards. Set to open in 2012, the 18,000 seat arena will become the new home of the Brooklyn Nets. During the conference, discussions also touched on the potential economic impact of the arena, including the boost in local businesses such as Casino Internazionali Non ADM, which could attract more visitors to the area. Many local residents oppose the move due to imminent increases in […]

Don’t call it a comeback. Well, actually it is. 1515 announced today that they’re bringing back their Sucker Free franchise with host, DJ Envy. The kick-off begins March 15th on MTV2 with Sucker Free Daily at 3 P.M. Est. The first episode features guest, DJ Khaled. Then on Sunday, the Sucker Free Countdown at 12 P.M. Est. Tune in.

Might be too early to call the plumber, but here’s a new leak off Meth, Ghost & Rae’s Wu-Massacre. This features Trife Diesel, Sheek Louch, and Bully. Try not to get yapped March 30th. NR

With T.I. making his way back into the spotlight, here’s a new cut featuring him and Usher off Raymond v. Raymond. X

[vodpod id=Video.3215594&w=425&h=350&fv=] Whoa, wasn’t expecting that. Run’s baby boy’s got bars. Previously: Diggy “Just The Beginning”

According to Amazon the album’s dropping May 25th and XXL got the drop on the tracklist. The site also claims that “His Own World” is featured as well. 1. As We Enter 2. Tribal War (feat. K’NAAN) 3. Strong Will Continue 4. Leaders 5. Wisdom (Sabali) 6. Count Your Blessings 7. Disappear 8. The Promised Land (feat. Dennis Brown) 9. Nah Mean 10. Angola (Friends) 11. My Generation (feat. Lil Wayne and Joss Stone) 12. Africa Must Wake Up (Feat. […]

Nicole and Natalie are mad as hell and aren’t going to take it anymore. Last night, the sisters put Polo Grounds head, Bryan Leech on blast for postponing the release of their sophomore album, Starting Today. Despite boasting two popular singles “Curtain Call” and “On Some Bullshit”, the disc’s been delayed for more than two years. Their self titled debut dropped back in 2004. Read what they had to say below.

Six of XXL’s freshmen 10 are moving to the head of the class. On March 31st, XXL is hosting a concert at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. Tickets go on sale today, so cop them here. Looks like one helluva show. XXL Previously: New Mixtape: DJ Whoo Kid “XXL 10 Freshman For ‘10″

Before Joell Ortiz and Jimmy drop their new video, here’s the trailer for it. Motion picture shit? Not so much. Miss Info

Alley Boy takes a crack at T.I.’s “I’m Back”. How many more of these freestyles are coming is anybody’s guess.