Word on the locker room curb, is Kobe Bryant allegedly got the Lakers fined 10K for rockin’ his custom purple-and-gold Beats By Dre headphones at a recent press conference. A wardrobe violation? Shame on you, Commissioner Stern.

Flicks: NikeBlog 

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In the clip, Melle Mel ethers Joe Budden. Chart and all! 

Bonus: Melle Mel to Joe Budden Meet Cowboy

Previously: Joe Budden vs. Method Man (Saga Continues)

Real Talk should be on everybody’s list

This is what you’ll get after you rip the packing of your CD on Tuesday. Em’s heartfelt words to his fallen friend. R.I.P. Proof.

Big Up: Amajanese

Bonus: That site also has this.

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Alright kids, It’s time for a bed time story courtesy of your uncle Nip Hussle. Clear space on your hard drive for Bullets Aint Got No Name Vol. 3., this June.

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Pay Attention II: Karen Civil

Update: And it comes with a comic! *dead*

Here are two of the bonus cuts off Relapse. On “My Darling” Marshall puts the the nail in Slim Shady’s coffin. Relapse in stores May 19th!

“Careful What You Wish For”

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“My Darling”

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21 Gun Salute: X

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This is the illest shit I’ve ever seen. Instant classic! I almost cried at the end.

Pt. 2. So what you gonna do?

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Here’s another one of my favorite joints from The Yard Father. 2Pac would be pompously proud.

Props: Mr. X

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Here’s a 30 second plug for Bobby Ray’s remix of “I’ll Be In The Sky” for Reebok.

“On May 21st, Bobby Ray (Rebel Rock/Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records) will

Classic Remix collection, at Foot Locker stores nationwide. “

Props: The Rap Up

 
Look who called into my favorite morning show. Mental note: I’m gonna sign Angela Yee to the Rap Radar Conglomerate by the end of the day. She’s sittin’ on content!

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Earlier this week, John shot a video for “It’s My Time” in Brooklyn and took pictures of it. See more after the jump, chump.