“Shoot like paparazzi, I’ll go Kanye crazy, then beat a nigga blue like Beyoncé baby…” Fat Joe and DJ Premier pick up from where The Darkside Vol. 1 leaves off with a new collaboration featuring Action Bronson. Sounds like a match made in rap heaven. The Darkside Vol.3 drops tomorrow. rapxclusive

Although Trina’s been in the game since Nicki Minaj was in high school, she paid tribute to her two days nights ago at the BMI Awards.  Sporting a blonde wig, here’s her cover of  “Moment For Life”.  We’re going to need a few moments to comprehend this.

It’s been years in the making, but Wiz Khalifa finally has a signature Converse sneaker. To commemorate the collection, here’s his latest recording produced by Stargate.

With “Blurred Lines” topping the charts for it’s 11th straight week, Mr. Thicke doubles back and continues the parade of ladies for his latest visual. The Diane Martel directed clip finds Robin, along with 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar redefining the term “fantasy football”.  Looks like he might score another touchdown with this one. Check out behind the scenes footage below.

Reebok back? It appears so. After meeting with CEO Uli Becker and name checking the brand on Holy Carta Magna Holy Grail, Rick Ross performed at a sponsored show this week in Las Vegas. Four months ago, the company dropped his endorsement deal. Here’s footage of him reciting his verse to #FUCKWITHMEYOUKNOWIGOTIT.

Where does the time go? Last Sunday marked 15 years years since the release of Mos Def and Talib Kweli’s collaborative effort, Black Star. While cruising down Flatbush Ave in a dollar van, Kweli reflects on the album and “Definition” video. mtv

Whether you dabble in rap or crack, the game is unforgiven. Just ask Push! Here’s his new cautionary tale lifted from his Black Roses LP which you can download here.

RapRadar luh da kids. And while Kanye was on Kris this morning, he revealed a picture of his two-month old daughter, North. Cue that Stevie Wonder music.

  Maino is known for jacking a beat or two. And today, he throws his feet up on Mack Wilds’ (actor Tristan Wilds) new single  like he well, owns it.

Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg deliver another Juan Epstein podcast with DJ Tony Touch.