The west kept secret pays homage to the King by Jacking for beats. What a smooth criminal.

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Nip Hussle has a pow wow with True Stories Radio and discusses his rise, groupies, and getting confronted by the U.S. Marshalls.

 
Props: Eskay

Here’s the first leak off the Cons’ upcoming album, Cons TV. I hope this fairs better in the marketplace. Don’t Quit Your Day Job was a definite sleeper. 

{mp3}whatever you want – ft kanye west john legend main_clean{/mp3} 

Props: Showoffhiphop

Art: X via NR

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During his performance at the Sneaker Pimps convention in NYC, a heckler tells Wale to get off the stage. After a quick retort, Wale confronts him and at the 1:37 mark, knocks his cap off his dome piece. What a Hat-er! Ha!

Once Again: 57thAve

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Last night, Maino was trapped in an elevator on his way to see Funk Master Flex. At least he wasn’t stuck with Flo Rida. …If Tomorrow Comes In Stores Now

Hang Hang: 57th Ave

This week, Gunz blesses us with another cut from his upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape, Heir To The Throne. It’s a crazy world, indeed.

 {mp3}crazy world{/mp3}

Here is the final cover of VIBE magazine, and from what I’m told, it will not be available on newsstands. After the jump, read the official statement from former CEO, Steve Aaron and former CCO/Editor-In-Chief, Danyel Smith.

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Hip-Hop’s Willis Reed appeared on Alexa Chung today and talked about signing to Cash Money, Kanye West, and Degrassi High.

Previously: Young Money At The 2009 BET Awards

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Here’s the visual for The Game’ ode to The King.

HHNM