In a strip nonetheless, Papoose explains the motivations behind his “Law Library” series from his mixtapes. Who needs Harvard when there’s Thug-A-Cation? Props: X

Cigarette butts, that is. In an interview with HipHopHollywood, Cudder says he picked up the habit at 17 and kicked it 10 months ago after contracting the flu. Cough up a lung.

Early last month, it was revealed that Roxanne Shante lied about earning a PhD. Now two months after the development, she offers an apology. Read up after the jump. VIBE

Funny how time flies. This Saturday, Pharoahe’s celebrating the 10 year release of his debut, Internal Affairs. If you’re in Medina this weekend, Simon says get the fuck up and show ya support. Props: Brooklyn Vegan

Here’s more of Angela Yee‘s red carpet interviews from the BET Hip Hop Awards. In addition to the upcoming Young Money compilation, Nicki reveals that she’s been in the lab with Usher and Mariah Carey. Yep, she’s got a great future behind her. Yesterday: Lupe & Eminem Are On B.o.B.’s Debut Album

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Last week, Fif phoned into Rickey Smiley’s morning show on 107.9 FM in Atlanta. Briefly, he explains why he skipped BET’s Hip Hop Awards this past Saturday.  His reasoning is somewhat justfifed. Props: HHNM via Thisi50

Me neither! In part two of Kay Slay’s interview with Ignantwitted, The Drama King speaks on nut huggers, Papoose, and Mr. Magic’s influence on the game. Props: Rekstizzy

Well, I’ll be damned. It seems as if Sir Luscious Left Foot is actually coming to fruition. In fact, check out a spankin’ new cut Mr. Patton blasted off last night. TRU