[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4173170&w=425&h=350&fv=] Mighty Mos recently stopped by our bloke DJ Semtex’s show on 1xtra Radio. In part one of their interview, Mos discusses his album The Ecstatic, working with J.Cole, Jay Electronica, and Talib Kweli. Later, he speaks on his relationship with Hollywood and passing on a role in Tropic Thunder.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4173115&w=425&h=350&fv=] During Cudi’s set in The Emerald City, it dawns on him that he’s technically nominated for five Grammy Awards. In addition to his own nominations, he cites his work on Kanye West’s 808s & Heartbreak as another reason to celebrate. TAB

The lovely Melanie Fiona couldn’t make it to the University Of North Carolina, so Wale and J.Cole performed “Beautiful Bliss” without her. As an added bonus, check out Wale’s new “Say Something” Freestyle below. HHNM via UHTN

In an interview with Playboy, Puff speaks on his short-lived career as a drug dealer. B.I.G. was right, them streets are a short stop. “Some of my friends were selling drugs in the Maryland and (Washington) D.C. area. I remember them having all this jewelery and new BMWs. I was eating ramen noodles, stealing from the 7-Eleven to get some food. “I thought, ‘I need to get some money like y’all have.’ So I go out on the block, the […]

R.I.P. Mr. Redding Bonus: A toast to the King of Comedy too.

With Nipsey on stage, Game on the mic, and Travis on drums, Snoop performs one of his classics at Tuesday night’s celebration. This time around, let’s hope everybody chipped in. Spotted: 57thAve

With Nipsey on stage, Game on the mic, and Travis on drums, Snoop performs one of his classics at Tuesday night’s celebration. This time around, let’s hope everybody chipped in. Spotted: 57thAve

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.905680&w=425&h=350&fv=] Yesterday from across the pond, Alicia gave her fans a shout while making promo rounds. After wrapping up a few gigs in London and Paris, AK says she’s looking forward in coming  back to NYC during her album release week.  After the jump are a few Twitpics she shared from the other day. The Element of Freedom finally arrives December 15th.

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“Y’all rappers gonna feel my pain/ But the other way around when it’s goin’ down, I’m gon’ reign/ That’s my chair nigga get the fuck out of there”. We caught the tagged up version back on turkey day. Nearly a month later, the CDQ comes our way. Tastes marvelous. Props: Meka