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

“Man, Juelz sucks. That nigga can’t rap!” Yep, that used to be me. For years, I’ve defecated on Santana’s rhyme book. Although I enjoyed some posse cuts (“Dip Set Anthem”, “I’m Ready”) and tolerated his Back Like Cooked Crack mixtape, Elz’s raps were tainted with onomatopoeias and  incoherence. These days, things are much different.With his album Born To Lose, Built To Win dropping later this year, Santana’s been feeding the streets with savory guest verses and freestyles. He eclipses Lloyd […]

[vodpod id=Video.3055462&w=425&h=350&fv=] Yesterday, Noreaga gave us a sneak peak of “Bodega Stories” from The War Report 2. Stop being cheap with the mayonnaise! Previously: CNN Ft. Imam Thug x Musaliny “Planet Thug” 57th Ave

The mighty Mos took over the Congress Theater in Chicago Saturday night and it appears that a fake DOOM was in the house. After the alleged impostor’s performance, fans got rowdy and threw objects onto the stage. No time for unexpected guests! Andrew Update: New verse Dante? NR

It’s been a busy weekend, so we never got around to throwing this up. Ah well, it’s never too late to enjoy “fuck shit”. Download here. Tracklist underneath.

[vodpod id=Video.3055053&w=425&h=350&fv=] All week, XXL will reveal their line-up from their 2010 freshman class. Setting things off is Pill with a freestyle. Sit tight, the other nine coming soon.

With Travis Barker on drums, The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul takes on a rock radio staple for the international re-release of Stronger With Each Tear due March 15. Can’t wait to hear the end result. ET