Is that El Debarge? Anyway, Cube stopped by Jimmy’s house last night for a hilarious interview. He speaks on I Am The West, sitcom Are We There Yet?, and N.W.A. Plus a short performance of “It Was A Good Day” from the chair. Jimmy’s too excited. mwp

[vodpod id=Video.3731010&w=425&h=350&fv=] Directed by Sal Green, Wiz chucks the deuce for the latest video off, Deal Or No Deal. Adios amigos. 2db Previously: “The Kid Frankie”

Earlier this week, Lloyd Banks held court at B.B. King Bar and Grill in Times Square. Yayo filled in hypeman duties and for the first time performed his single, “Pass The Patron” sans 50 Cent. Doesn’t sound as crappy live, as it does through your iPod. Below, is Banks’ full performance.

How about some hardcore? The Mash Out Posse were in Providence last week and performed a bunch of classics. Still cold as ice.

[vodpod id=Video.3727899&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D522104%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A522104] Weezy weekend continues with this new clip featuring Young Money’s Shanell. Run nigga, run.

It’s been six years since The Dirty Dozen released their last album, D12 World. Back in June, Eminem said on Rap City, “We’re going to get back in the studio soon”.  Now, Bizarre tells Rap-Up that the crew have returned to the lab and are aiming to release their third project later this year. “Of course Eminem will be on [the album]. He’s part of the group! We’re just really getting started on it. It should be due out before […]

Ludacris and Rick Ross split the June/July 2010 issue of The Source. MTV has an excerpt from Ross’ feature where he speaks on his Southern roots. “I always felt in touch with my black side riding by cotton fields at 5, 6 years old, seeing big mills of cotton balls,” Ross revealed. “I was always in touch with slavery, when I could recognize a palm tree at the same age,” added the rapper, who was raised in Florida. “I always […]

Complex, Vitamin Water, and Don Cannon have linked up to bring us The Choice Is Yours. It’s a three track mixtape featuring some of your underground favs. Click the image above for the remaining the two songs.

[vodpod id=Video.3725430&w=425&h=350&fv=] With the Memorial Day Weekend officially under way, Puff and The Stay Puft Man were at Club Play last night in Miami and recited their verses from Waka Flocka’s “O Let’s Do It (Remix)”. Yeeeeah! 30mn

[vodpod id=Video.3725566&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D522198%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A522198] Earlier today, Kanye’s new song “Power” leaked online. The track’s co-producer, Symbolyc One, spoke to MTV on how the track came to fruition. “The way it came together, I work with Rhymefest,” S1 told MTV News about the song, referring to another Chicago MC. “I did like four joints on his album. And one day, out the blue, I got a text from Rhymefest that said, ‘Kanye is loving your stuff, he said he’s about to change your life.’ Two days […]

Statik Selektah’s the man behind the beat and he let this one rip during his Showoff Radio show on Shade 45 last night. The song is from the soundtrack of Styles P’s novel, Invincible. Don’t be a sellout and click play, okay. Update: CDQ

[vodpod id=Video.3725204&w=425&h=350&fv=] T.I. recently denied rumors that he didn’t want his fiance Tiny to do her BET reality show Tiny & Toya. In fact, he tells Access Hollywood that he watched it in prison, but was reluctant because it made him home sick. Previously: T.I. Taught Class In Prison

He may have gotten on some people’s bad side, but he will certainly be missed. RIP to YN’s lil man.

Rap-Up caught up with 50 Cent and discussed his weight loss for the upcoming movie, Things Fall Apart. Fif says he’ll back to his normal physique in no time. For those who still can’t believe it, can you confirm the authenticity of those photos? Yeah, they’re absolutely real. I shot the first half of the film for eight days and then I left for my international tour, and I spent that time training to lose weight. I had a week […]

Artists are picky and Raekwon’s no exception. At his listening session this week, Shallah named five cuts (“Mean Streets”, “House Of Flying Daggers”, “Kiss The Ring”, “Penintentary” , “Have Mercy”) off Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 that he felt were overlooked. In the closing seconds, he sends a shout-out to Chris Webber for mentioning “Surgical Gloves” on TNT. Previously: Slept On N.O.R.E. “Grimey” & “Bang Bang”

Flesh-N-Bone was in court yesterday over a 1999 weapons possession case. The charges had been reduced and Flesh plead guilty to a fourth degree misdemeanor of disorderly conduct. He was ordered to pay a $250 fine. The rapper was also arrested two months ago for outstanding warrants. Afterward, Flesh thanked his supporters: “In my life, I have faced real tough times and I have been blessed in many ways; I am glad to put this behind me to focus on my music […]

Last night, Big Boi headlined a free concert at the Yaarab Shrine Temple in Atlanta and SFTA was able to capture a performance of Sir Lucious’ single, “Shutterbug” as well as “Kryptonite” (below). Other acts that were on the bill included Yelawolf and Jay Electronica.

It’s four days before Pill drops 1140: The Overdose. And until that day comes, XXL got the OK to drop the mixtape’s opener. Needlz on the beat.

Looks like Jim Jones held on to Summer’s number. Just in time for the weather, comes his new seasonable track. Sit back and unwind.

Once upon a time, Ice Cube and Dr. Dre were set to do joint album called Heltah Skeltah. (Peace to Rock and Sean Price). But like most things, the album never materialized. Below, Cube gives his reasoning to Rap Radar and says he’s still down to make it happen. Damn you, Marshall and Curtis!