Raheem is poised to drop his next album The Love and War Masterpeace March 2nd. But before then, he and his 368 Music Group decided to let loose some audible treats. Download it here. Tracklist after the jump.

Before the Summit On The Summit climbers reached the crest of Mt. Kilimanjaro, they gave an update on their journey. Down bottom, Lupe and the rest of the crew speak on completing their 5 day trek. It’s so lonely at the top. Ha! Props: LupE.N.D

Antwan announced on Twitter Monday, that his long-awaited solo album, Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty has a release date of March 23rd. Great, but that’s two months from now. The wait game continues. Spotted: HHNM via HHDX

“Who spit hard as me/ Very few arguably/ Blogs wanna target me/ I’m gifted, they archery” Joe Budden and J.Cardim team up once again for another go around.With those R.I.P. Teddy and “Pants On The Ground” references, it’s safe to say this is fresh out the box. Previously: “R.I.P.” |  “Money’s On Me”

After serving six years behind bars, Mystikal was recently released from Louisiana State Prison. Earlier today he phoned into New Orleans’ Q93 FM and gave his first interview with host Wild Wayne.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.915739&w=425&h=350&fv=] The Thornton brothers spent their New Years Eve at Hugh Heff’s pad. Accompanied by a stage full of Playboy bunnies, Malice and Pusha T perform “Grindin” and “I’m Good” before counting down the final seconds of the ’09. OK, now that’s out the way, the good stuff comes in at the 5:20 mark.

I can appreciate the slick use of Rick James vocals on the hook, but overall this one doesn’t really do it for me. Blame it on the birthday blues. Ha! Thanks: The Anti-Streamers

As producer Shawty Redd is free on bail and faces life in prison for murder, some exclusive details on the case regarding the victim have surfaced. According to an associate of both men, Beatz by Squeak, the victim’s name is Damon “Choppo” Martin. Although reports say, Choppo was an intruder and Shawty acted in self-defense in the NYE incident, it is alleged that Choppo was a long-time friend of Shawty Redd. Squeak talks to VIBE‘s Linda Hobbs on the relationship of Shawty […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4466212&w=425&h=350&fv=] Ms. Cook performs the hip-hop heads’ favorite track off Element Of Freedom. No Drizzy. No problem. Niccee! Props: Herfection

Kelis ruffled a few feather earlier this week when photos of her surfaced wearing a furry jacket…with a hat to match. This morning, Kelis responded to PETA’s criticism with an open letter. Read it after the jump. Sidebar: Nas vs. Kelis II YBF