[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3553244&w=425&h=350&fv=] Conversing with XXL, Ghostdini points the finger at RZA for Bulletproof Wallets’ shortcomings. He reveals The Abbot was so high, that he forgot the Barry White sample used on “The Watch.” Meanwhile, “The Sun” was absent due to sample clearances and the original beat for “Flowers” was changed for the same reason. Previously: Ghostface Speaks On The Abbot’s Appeal | Ghostface Speaks On Suing RZA

Word on the curb is the legendary New York hip-hop radio DJ has passed away from a heart attack. Simply put, he set the blueprint for rap music being played on the airwaves. More details as they come. Rest in Peace, Sir Juice! Update: Miss Info has DJ Premier’s condolences. Update 2: Mr. Cee Tribute Mix. Update 3: Unkut Salute.

Yesterday, Gabriel Hart shot Young Dro’s new video, “I Don’t F With Y’all” in the Peach State. After the jump, check out a few pics from the shoot. EA

Master T? *Dead* I actually have Faheem’s application on my iPhone, but I’m too shook to use it. I might get addicted. Sidebar: Sorry Ahmir’s homie, but Jimmy Kimmel is runnin’ this late night shit. Hold ya head, Dave. This goes out to you.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3552974&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dtype%253Dnormal%2526vid%253D442066%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A442066%2526startUri%3Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A442066] Huh? Holding down the number six spot is Gucci Mane? I demand a recount. I’m far from a fan, but goddamn it, La Flare’s having the best year ever. Why He’s Hot: It’s been in the air for a couple of years now. Gucci Mane’s name has been bubbling — no, boiling over — in the underground scene, and he’s been inching his way closer and closer to cracking into the top 10 Hottest MCs in the Game […]

Photos by Lenny “Kodak Man” Santiago Sidebar: Santiago shares the wealth.

In the latest edition of In Touch Weekly, Nick Cannon says he wants to have a powwow with Marshall Mathers. So much for a square dance. “He’s lucky I haven’t run into him yet. I’m supposed to protect my woman if someone can be so heinous and disrespectful. Until we speak, I don’t respect him as a man. He and I need to have an old-school sit-down.” Props: StarPulse

Here’s A Keys makin’ it do what it do on a chilly night in Times Square. Props: Jay-Z World Props: ceejaythedeejay

In the final clip from the Vibe vaults, Pac speaks on his role in the film Gridlock’d and tackles religion. It’s a touchy subject, but Lord knows the Hell Pac went through. Previously: Unreleased 2Pac Footage Part 1 (Vibe)| Unreleased 2Pac Footage Part 2 (Vibe)| Unreleased 2Pac Footage Part 3 (Vibe)| Unreleased 2Pac Footage Part 4 (Vibe)| Unreleased 2Pac Footage Part 5 (Vibe)

Wipe your face, Auto-Tuner. Props: Ozone Previously: T-Pain Cops A Plea To Jay-Z