Diggy’s on a roll. Yesterday, he personalized Nas’ “Made You Look” and earlier this week unleashed his “Over” freestyle. He tells VIBE the feedback he’s received has been from men, women, and children of all ages. “I’ve had people that were like, ‘Yo, I’m a hip-hop head from the ‘90s, I’m like 40-years-old and I like this, for real. This kid is really doing it better than some older than him,’” he says. “This is all coming from the blogs and […]

[vodpod id=Video.3221963&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D492432] Yesterday at the Barclays Center press conference, Jigga beamed when discussing Lil Wayne’s final performance last week at the World’s Most Famous Arena. “It was fantastic. Again, any time you play the Garden is a special moment. It’s special. Wayne, how that worked out, he was supposed to go away for a year. Somehow he was able to perform that last show. He came out to an incredible reaction. Then Drake, Nicki Minaj — all on Jeezy’s set, […]

This must be that unreleased track Da Snowman and Ms. Cole did that I heard about a few days ago. Like their previous effort, the chemistry’s here too. Doubt this will ever happen again though. Lowkey

Apparently Jim’s down with O.P.P. From Kid Cudi’s “Day ‘N’ Nite” to Drake’s “Forever”,  Jomo’s been known to brody his way onto a song. Here, he speaks on taking other people’s production. The Ghost Of Rich Porter drops March 23rd. Jim Jones Set To Teach High School | Jim Jones Introduces The Ghost Of Rich Porter

Drake and Kardinal Offishall are just two of the 57 Canadian artists taking part on the remix to K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag”. Proceeds from the song benefit Haiti Relief efforts. You can also donate here. HHNM via UHTN

Get your step on as Big Daddy Kane’s classic gets a makeover courtesy of Sheek and Mr. What Else. Oh yeah, Scram Jones on the beat. Eskay

We can’t believe it neither. Former video vixen, Melyssa Ford has signed on to star in the off Broadway play, For Vixens Who’ve Considered Homicide When the Video Was Too Much. Produced by J. Kyle Manzay (Jim Jones’ Hip Hop Monologues), the musical will be a satirical look inside the world of video models. Opening night is this May at the Actor’s Playhouse in NYC.

[vodpod id=Video.3220509&w=425&h=350&fv=] What do Three 6 Mafia and Mo’Nique have in common? That’s right, an Academy Award. Surreal, ain’t it? Anyway, on her show last night Juicy J and DJ Paul discussed their 2006 win and Mo’Nique’s one last Sunday for Best Supporting Actress. Afterward, they performed their golden goose, “It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp”. Yardie

No date has been set, but last night, Jim revealed that for eight weeks he’ll be teaching a music based course at a New York City public high school. Hopefully no students end up on his kufi list.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.928198&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D71402227001%26playerID%3D7412036001%26domain%3Dembed%26] Cons held a private listening session at the ICED Media offices in Soho Wednesday night where he previewed a few tracks from his upcoming mixtape, Movies on Demand and album, CONS TV. Up top, he says Kanye and Q-Tip produced the entire project and even spits a verse off the collaboration he did with Kid Cudi. Down below, he talks about the guest features on the mixtape. [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.928197&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D71403134001%26playerID%3D7412036001%26domain%3Dembed%26] VIBE

Lloyd recruits fellow N.O. native, Mystikal, for his first recording since his release from prison in January. The track is off DJ Smallz’s Follow Me Volume Two, which is available for free99.

[vodpod id=Video.3222698&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D492435%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A492435] 1515 caught up with Wasalu on the red carpet at the MTV documentary Summit on the Summit: Kilimanjaro Wednesday night in NYC. Lu says he’s reached out to Hov and reveals that a new collaboration is in the works. He also clarifies his “I don’t want to be like Jay-Z” comment. “[My comments were] just an example using him of how people rate success. There’s an idea of the status quo that every rapper wants to be Jay-Z. Nah. […]

Yayo keeps it gully with his latest video from Gun Powder Guru. If the price is right, stick with it. Previously: New Music: Tony Yayo x Hell Rell “The Price” (Remix)

Late last night Jim Jones held a listening session for his new mixtape, Ghost Of Rich Porter inside his Chelsea recording studio. Must admit, its sounding my-t-sharp. The tape’s tentative to drop on the 23rd followed by several straight-to-viral videos. Above, Jomo explains the motivation behind the work.

Gary Indiana’s hero has yet to disappoint and as one of the hottest freshmen in the game, he continues his winning streak. Slow down Fred, you killin’ ’em. The Smoking Section

It’s too late to get scared. I missed tonight’s listening session but Mikey Fresh was there and got a copy of a new joint off The Ghost Of Rich Porter. Boo! Miss Info

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.928188&w=425&h=350&fv=] E-40 provides, not one, but two visuals off his upcoming Revenue Retrievin’ . 40 brought his fellow Bay Area homie $hort Dog along with him in the first offering and then cooks up into the next. Don’t act like a bitch. WSHH

Guess who’s back? After deleting his twitter almost 3 months ago, the Mechanical Dummy returns. Well not exactly. He makes his return with the government name. Follow him. Sidebar: Uncle Rush cosigns Breezy. Previously: Chris Brown Cries Out For Help

[vodpod id=Video.3217868&w=425&h=350&fv=] Grab a seat because you will be here for a good 9 and a half minutes. This is on some Thelma & Louise shit. I’m not sure if this was worth the wait, but it’s finally here. On Smash

Here is another leak off David Banner and 9th Wonder’s upcoming Death Of A Popstar. Nothing strange here, but a nice soulful track. Big Remo goes in. Meka Previously: New Music: David Banner x 9th Wonder “Slow Down”