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

“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