Maryland’s rising MC Logic has just inked a deal over at Def Jam and taps No I.D. to executive produce his debut LP. Today, XXL also gives him their Freshman Class freebie of the day. Congrats. Says Logic: I’m  excited to take this next step in my career. It’s incredible for Def Jam [Records] and Visionary Music Group to work together  and the opportunity to collaborate with a living legend like No I.D. is  priceless. I’m very humbled to be apart of the most  […]

Here’s some real nigga shit. Well more specifically, just a group of ’em including Murda and Diddy Bop with their visual current events. First 48 is still on the way.

Next November marks Wu-Tang’s debut’s 20th anniversary. Speaking with MTV, Ghost says he accepts RZA’s desire to oversee the group’s next LP and reveals he’s already recorded tracks for the possible album.

Meek Mill invaded 106 today. He spoke on the album, its cover art, his star-studded listening session and Hurricane Sandy. After the jump, he discusses the collaborations and the MMG tour.

Nearly two weeks after Gunplay lost his MMG chain in his melee with G-Unit, 50 was seen sporting a Maybach Music Group pendent at a bowling alley in D.C.  Coincidence? Probably not. On a unrelated note, Fif had some choice tweets for French Montana regarding his Complex interview. French Montana you ain’t Sh!t boy. You out your league talking about me you hoe.i read your little interview what the fucx is you high. French your Sh!t so weak you never had […]

Trae Tha Truth, Chipmunk, Iggy Azaela, B.o.B., & T.I.  As always, the highlight of last night’s Hip-Hop Awards were the cyphers. Personally, there weren’t any “oh shit!” moments this year, but I took the liberty of bolding the best spitter of each group. Here are the rips courtesy of yardie. Let the great debates begin.

Maybach Music Group hardly slows down as far as their work ethic. Keeping the virals in full speed, here’s a black-and-white clip featuring a handfull of Rozay’s platoon.

This mob’s reunited. And recently, they filmed the video for their single “Fight To Win“. They spoke with MTV on what we can expect in the visual and their upcoming album, Age Against The Machine. The group have also shot a video for their, “Is That You God” track, which is featured in the film, The Obama Effect.

The producer of Prodigy’s classic song, “Keep It Thoro” reached out to YN’s show which bears the same name to discuss his audio art, his ability to work with a diverse group of artists, and being inspired by the current state of 2012 hip-hop music. Play a game of Russian Roulette and have a blast. Peep playlist and whole show here.

Miami-based group MMC Da Click is making a name for themselves down in Dade County and recently released their new video for a song inspired by actor Macaulay Culkin. It’s Ok to watch this home alone.

As MMG day continues, the crew returned to 106 & Park this evening. Omarion spoke on MMG deal and his new video. Then, Wale hit the stage and discussed working with Rozay. Afterward, cams turned towards Stalley and his Music Matters campaign. Last but not least, Meek Mill premiered his

The instrumental get’s its props, but that’s where it stops! This is name brand booty rap. Basic bitch? How ’bout basic flow? To Hell with you 29 million YouTube views, this Oaktown chick ain’t no MC, son. Miss me with the kiddie rhymes: “Now Google that, groupies follow me like Twitter/ I’m rolling up my catnip and shittin’ in your litter.” Pssh. Shame on a Sony A&R nuh who cosigned this crap. Culture vulture.

Cudi let his fingers do the talking via his Twitter account this morning. First, he renamed his rock group with Dotdagenius and said he’s releasing their album in two months. News update! Me and @DotDaGenius are no longer called 2 Be Continuum. The world will call us W Z R D, which is short for WIZARD. And heres the biggest news, the official release date will be January 30, my birthday. Had to push it back to get the proper […]

The Dallas Observer recently caught up with Mr. No One Can Do It Better himself, D.O.C. Since injuring his voice in a car accident two decades ago, he’s been out of the spotlight, ghostwriting mainly for Dr. Dre. The entire feature is available to read online, but below are a few excerpts. On Dr. Dre More recently, something else fortuitous happened to the ghostwriter — he received a call from Dr. Dre, who invited him to come back to California. […]

In case you haven’t noticed, supergroups are all the rage. And Red Cafe wants in. In fact, he tells VIBE that him and Fabolous have formed a group called the Bedrock Boyz. Yabba Daba Doo, nigga. “That’s a name we call Brooklyn, we call BK Bedrock. It’s really just me and Fab but there’s some guys we like that you’ll hear. We did about 8 records so far. You can definitely look for that project soon. In the meantime, Red’s […]

It didn’t take long for Tyler, The Creator’s “Yonkers” video to hit a million views. In fact, it is currently sitting at 14 million. In this online exclusive, RESPECT., goes behind the lens and talks to the creators of the critically-acclaimed viral. Previously: RESPECT. Interview

While we all still wait for the release of the limited edition Tyler, The Creator RESPECT. cover, YN’s story is now online. Show some RESPECT. and cop the latest issue. RESPECT.

Are people this gullible? Last week, TMZ caught up with Alchemist and actor Scott Caan. For those born during the Clinton Administration, the duo used to rap as the group The Whooliganz. Forever the jokester, Al told the paparazzi that he and Scott were reuniting and had plans of working with Vanilli. That’s right, of Milli Vanilli. Ha! “I’m working on a joint with Vanilli … Vanilli making a comeback. And according to the Alchemist, Vanilli — is bringing his […]

It’s almost that time of the year and moments ago, the nominees for the 11th annual BET Awards were announced on 106 & Park. Chris Brown leads the pack with six while Lil Wayne is right behind with five and Kanye, Drake and Rihanna all racked in four. Kevin Hart hosts the ceremony, which will broadcast live in L.A. on June 26. Full nods below.

Maybach Music Group’s Pill co-stars in the film, 96 Minutes, which debuted at this year’s SXSW. No nationwide release date has been set, but here’s the trailer. Pill discusses his role with Billboard below. “I play a character by the name of Rodger.I actually got a real role that I auditioned for. I’m always working. I make sure I’m always doing something to elevate myself or prepare myself for superstardom.” nr