For addicts, the first step to recovery is admittance. And in this new video, Ricky and Birdman speak on their problem inside a local convenient store. Riveting stuff.

“Squashed that shit with Mayweather/ I call that real G shit” Up and down the interstate, there’s sure a whole lot of rockin’ on this one. Remixed courtesy of the Evil Genius. NR x HipHopNation Previously: Trailer: Snoop Dogg “I Wanna Rock (Interstate Trafficking Remix)”

At last week’s XXL Haiti Benefit concert, Blue Heffner reveals that he has another collaboration on the way with a guest we won’t believe. Also more footage from the gig including Styles and Juelz, who says do not ask him about a Dip Set reunion. A! OK. HHNM

Taking you young’n’s back to ’84 with some never-before-seen footage of Prince and The Revolution rehearsing several of their hits. Practice makes perfect. More under the cut. HHNM via Daily Swarm via Fader

[vodpod id=Video.3058031&w=425&h=350&fv=] Out with the Hennessy and in with Conjure. Looks like Ricky is Luda’s #1 endorser.

[vodpod id=Video.3056848&w=425&h=350&fv=] With today marking the 11th anniversary of Big L’s murder DITC members Lord Finesse and Ogee reminisce over the fallen MC. Throw ya L’s up. Still one of the best yet. Gas Face

Looks like Dame is putting his old Roc-A-Fella chain to good use. Last night at Rachel Roy’s Pre-Fall show at Cedar Lake in NYC, Curren$y was snapped sporting the medallian. The chain remains! Vashtie

[vodpod id=Video.3056104&w=425&h=350&fv=mediaKey%3D68e2b932-549e-49a4-b1fb-73e5bff77e99%26image%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwbads.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo25%2Fu%2Ftelepixtv%2Fellen%2Fus%2Fvideo%2F2010-02%2F15%2F021510_rihanna_still.jpg%26origin%3Dembed] This was pre-recorded, but aired earlier today on Ellen. Apparently, this was taped during her appearance a few weeks ago. Sounds just as rude live. Rap-up

Black Hippy’s composed of Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and School Boy Q. And guess what, the gang’s all here in this new freestyle. Top Dawg, bite em all!

On Kanye’s blog today, Mr. West reconfirms what we already know about newcomer CyHi Da Prynce. And to further his point, he referenced the clip above. Surely, Prynce’s new mixtape will have a similar effect. Bonus: Yealwolf Ft. Pill CyHi Da Prynce “I Wish (Remix)” Live MG