Before the release of D12’s new album later this year, Bizarre tells Angela Yee on The Morning After that the dirty dozen are dropping a new mixtape to warm up the streets. To hear him tell it, the gang’s all there. Let’s not forget, Eminem is part of the group too.

Pharrell gave an interview with CNN’s Steve Perry to discuss the plight of America’s public educational system. It’s so easy to blame the schools. Parents, get on your job. atb

Although Banner’s working with 9th Wonder on Death Of A Pop Star, he’s also prepping MTA3: The Trinity Movement. Here’s the first leak off it. the cluh

Last night, Cee-Lo Green brought his cut from the Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack to the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Those films are lady killers on their own.

Truth be told it was just a listening event but Drizzy couldn’t help gettin’ on the mic as last night’s private event at one of the Big Apple’s top sneaker spots. I missed capturing dude rock “Show Me A Good Time” for the first time, but in the above clip he runs through “Ignorant Shit”, “Forever”, and “Fancy”. After the jump, an Internets’ wet dream as Aubrey lays his “9 Am In Dallas” bars over J.Cole’s “Who Dat”. You can […]

In case you didn’t get the memo, Marshall’s in the video game business and last night at an Activision’s E3 event in LA, he performed the big record off Recovery. Yup, that’s Ri-Ri and Travis Barker on drums. Hopefully, the big guy comes through with better footage. But let this hold you over until then. nav UPDATE: Rap-Up got us. After the jump, more performances.

[vodpod id=Video.3836376&w=425&h=350&fv=] Bobby Ray’s finally back with a new visual. Don’t let the bright lights fool ya. hhnm

Last night, 40 posted the official mix of Weezy’s incarcerated bars paired with Thank Me Later‘s track 10. Album in stores today!

Don’t nobody move. It’s a stick up. Daz and Kurupt pull out the guns once again with another clip (pun intended). 100 Wayz now dropping in August. 57 ave

If you thought Camouflage Season was over, think again. Capone and N.O.R.E. embark on a paper chase with Camouflage Summer. Let’s get it! nr via xxl

Before sunset, these two flicks were taken of fans waiting on line for Drake’s album signing at the Best Buy in Union Square. Pick up a copy tomorrow. The game needs all the support it can get. atf

Let’s be honest, Nicki Minaj’s street single “Massive Attack” was ehhh. In her VIBE cover story, she addresses the debacle—sort of. “Massive Attack was the record she wanted to go with,” says Sean Garret, sounding a little bit defensive. “I think it’s a different sound. She wanted to make a statement. She definitely has a different direction for her album and her career than where most people think she wants to go. Ask Nicki how she feels about the response […]

[vodpod id=Video.3833408&w=425&h=350&fv=] The baddest band in the land readies their June 22nd release, How I Got Over and to promote their 11th LP, we take a trip down memory lane. Black power. os

Adios June 22nd. Eminem’s new album, Recovery has been bumped up a day to June 21st (next Monday). Leak that.

Following T.I.’s arrest two years ago, he lost his endorsement deal with General Motors. But now, the rapper seems to be back on track. This morning on V103 FM in Atlanta, he announced that he’s set to become the new spokesman for Remy Martin Cognac. We’ll drink to that! ro

Pain is pleasure and pressure busts—well, you know the rest. Rap-Up got the drop that Trey has titled his next album Passion, Pain & Pleasure. In April, the singer’s manager Kevin Liles told MTV that the album is due out this September. Are you ‘ready’? Update: Trey’s goin’ out on tour. Keep your hand on your girl. Bonus: New Trey. No origins. Rumored Timbaland production. “Take You Home” splash

[vodpod id=Video.3831751&w=425&h=350&fv=] The Ghost, Sheek, and Tyler Woods set out in the park for their new video, “Mr. Invincible”. P’s street novel, Invicible is at a book store near you. os

Fuck a mixtape leak. Eminem and Pink’s collaboration has already found its way to the new Call Of Duty Black Ops commerical. Recovery drops next Tuesday.

The tangible version of Jozen Cummings’ cover story hits the newsstand next Monday. But the feature is ready to read now on Paper‘s website. Gander at an excerpt below. And oh, before we forget the publication is sponsoring Drizzy’s free concert tomorrow at the South Street Seaport in New York. It may sound cliché, but Drake remembers October 31, 2009, like it was yesterday. That was the night Drake knew his transformation from Aubrey Drake Graham — star of teen […]

This might be the best iPhone application ever created. La Flare speaks to the camera on his app that allows users to utilize a soundboard of his catch phrases and ad libs. Burrrliant! woooha