Wax on, wax off, haters. During the 4th of July, Maino traveled to the Land of the Rising Sun. Above, is his quest on learning more about the fictional beast that terrorized Japan. Performance at the island’s Power Hitterz here. 57thave

This is just sad. Karmaloop got the first interview from Gucci Mane since his release from prison last weekend. Instead of focusing more on his stint and music, La Flare answers trite questions about his facial tattoo and other irrelevant shit. Enjoy. yk2

Cool & Dre’s new artist, Don Trip is teaming up with Starlito for a new project called, Step Brothers. The Fader lets us hear the first leak which is a 7 minute freestyle over various beats. The tape will be dropping on July 25th.

[vodpod id=Video.13028686&w=540&h=350&fv=] Two days ago, John Singleton’s masterpiece, Boyz N The Hood turned 20 years old. Ice Cube, who made his acting debut as “Doughboy”, spoke to mtv on the film’s impact two decades later. “The movie holds up. The movie had been used as a tool to teach people about the ‘hood that they may not know about,” he said. “I think the movie is a definite classic, it definitely holds up, it’s definitely as potent today as it […]

[vodpod id=Video.13027188&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Tunechi’s back—on the stage. Last night, Lil Wayne began the second leg of his I Am Music 2 tour at the Comcast Theater in Hartford, Connecticut with Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, Lloyd and the Far East Movement. Here’s a lil’ of what went down. hhh Sidebar: Some Khaled footage.

Slime returns to the forefront with some new heat produced by StreetRunner. Don’t forget that Boss Of All Bosses 3 with DJ Drama is coming soon. dunnyy

Off of Gucci Mane’s The Movie Part 2 mixtape hosted by DJ Drama, La Flare and his pals finally give track numero six the visual treatment. Better late than never. wshh

Over Nasty Nas’ current street single, Busta and Reek get disgusting on the mic for their latest Conglomerate remix. Pretty sick. flex UPDATE: No tags via x.

[vodpod id=Video.12968092&w=540&h=350&fv=v%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.nbcnewyork.com%252Fi%252Fembed_new%252F%253Fcid%253D125398093%2526path%3D%24%7BencodedPath%7D] Before Stalley takes the stage at his very first Brooklyn Hip-Hop festival this weekend, he sat down with Hunter S. Thompson to discuss his music and the meaning behind his beard. nr

From Paris to NY, the throne’s been on watch for quite sometime now. And today, MTO scored photos of Jay, Ye and Bey during the album’s creative process. Eat well, drink, and record. Shots from the lab underneath.

We rob and invest in the same shit that’s killin’ us. Ty Kidd Previously: No More Lies

Seems like Juicy J releases a viral on the daily. Oh well. Here’s today’s edition featuring 2 Chainz. Off Juicy J and Lex Luger’s Young Nigga Movement.

No word on if this is the final tracklist for Tha Carter IV, but according to a thread post over at LWHQ, this could be the real deal. If so, this looks good. We’ll find out soon. 1- It’s Weezy’s… (Intro) 2- 6 Foot 7 Foot (Feat Cory Gunz) 3- Triple Exclusive 4- Nightmares Of The Bottom 5- My Wife Hate My Life (Feat Cee-Lo Green) 6- How To Love 7- Block My Black Heart 8- Bad Strippin’ (Girl’s Bad) 9- […]

After Gucci celebrated his freedom Friday in TN and Miami, Radric was welcomed with open arms Sunday night at the Velvet Room in the A alongside Floyd Mayweather, Lil Kim and Tony Yayo. Mayweather lighting up $100 bills is as ignorant as they come. bluhaze

For his new video, we cruise along with Jay Rock. Had we known he was riding dirty, we would have been dropped him off. But hey, maybe it’s copies of Follow Me Home in the bag. We’ll find out on July 26.

In the deserts of Las Vegas, Fabolous throws a tissue for your sorrows in his black and white feature presentation. Watch the show and then get you some of The S.O.U.L. Tape. wshh Sidebar: Fabolous Gets Tattoo Video

[vodpod id=Video.12965292&w=540&h=350&fv=] If you’re ever in the city of New York, Pete Rock, Tek and Steele will be more than happy to take you around town. Directed by Derek Pike. Get on this tour bus and pick up Monumental. redbull

[vodpod id=Video.12964664&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] This ain’t no cruel summer. Matter of fact, Asher is pretty narley with Nas’ old buddy in the video of their Nottz-produced track. Until Roth’s sophomore album drops, hang ten and check it out. Previously: Behind The Scenes

Gucci and Waka Flocka Flame follow the yellow red brick road on the cover of their collaborative album. Be sure to pick it up August 9th.

[vodpod id=Video.12960752&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] While Mac Miller was in British Columbia he chopped it up with The Human Serviette. As always, another crazy ass interview.