Mac Miller packed a theater yesterday in NYC for his album listening. In blurred footage above, he rolls out the show with his opening remarks. Album drops June 18, so pre-order yours today.

Look out, Freddie’s got a gun. Gangsta Gibbs gets his Mafioso on his latest verbal assault produced by Big Jerm & Sayeez for ID Labs. E$GN drops July 9. flex

J.Cole is currently on tour, but was recently out in L.A. and performed for Power 106′s Backstage Breakfast series at Universal Studios. In the interview with Big Boy, he discusses his album, collaborating with 50 Cent, TLC, his past crush on Alicia Keys and more. Born Sinner in stores June 18.

Harvey’s URL has obtained surveillance footage of 2 Chainz’s alleged robbery in San Francisco on Sunday. Chainz denied the incident, but cops report otherwise. Tit’s security detail explains what happened here

Nigerian singer D’Banji points the finger at his cash flow on his latest release featuring his fellow G.O.O.D. Music mate and Snoop Dogg. His album D’Kings Men coming soon. perajok

Following NY, Ye partook in the Art Basel Week festivities today and played his new album at the Design Miami/Basel. Above, he recites “New Slaves”. All praise Yeezus next Tuesday. info

For this week’s BET freestyle series, A$AP Ferg stepped up to the mic and repped for his A$AP Mob crew. His Trap Lord is expected to arrive August 20.

Mac Miller, Prodigy and The Alchemist were today’s invited guests on RapFix Live. And to close to the show, Emilio Rojas takes the mic for an a cappella rhyme. No Shame…No Regrets over here.

With Yeezus now just days away, ‘Ye gives a small glimpse into the studio while he records “I Am A God” with the album’s executive producer, Rick Rubin. Get it on June 18th.

To commemorate his upcoming third LP, The Gifted, Wale recently bought every pair of Jordan III ’88 at NYC’s Flight Club to give away to his industry friends and here’s a recap of his splurge. I love mine.