Kid Ink also stopped by Shade 45 last week and joined DJ Tony Touch on his late night gig. Above, the West Coaster follows the sound of Game’s “Dreams” for some wordplay action.

With the entire rap game musically high off Molly, Joe Budden gave a sobering testimonial on NY’s Fox 5 News. He spoke on the dangers of the drug and the effects it had on his life. Sweat to that. “I didn’t see a problem with the fact that maybe five days would go by without sleeping,” Budden says. “I didn’t see a problem with the fact that maybe I was hallucinating at times. I didn’t see a problem with the […]

Sylvia Rhone’s Vested In Culture signee sits down with Life+Times and explains the meaning behind his track, “Whip It”. The track can be heard on his recent release, Life Changes.

Konichiwa, vinyl collectors! From some rare Slum Village to James Brown and Prince, the Beat Junkie DJ shares his most memorable records for FUSE’s “Crate Diggers”. Nice Green Lantern figure.

Here’s some new audio from Cory Gunz which is featured on Flat Fitty and DJ Whoo Kid’s Just Better mixtape. Any word on that That’s WTF I’m Talkin About mixtape? No? ymhq

Although we’re only a lil over a month into 2013, there’s been enough music to last us all year. And for this episode of The Truth, Elliott selects his five favorite tracks so far. This one is sure to ruffle some feathers.

Move over Mufasa. While watching the throne, Snoop Lion spreads peace, love and nappiness in his new video. Directed by Andy Capper. Reincarnated premieres March 15. Bow down.

When it comes to business, Swizz is a monster. Yesterday, the mogul announced he will be partnering with Monster Cable Inc. as an investor and board member. The audio giant is pushing to license its signature sound technology to broader digital arenas. Current expansion targets include virtual reality developers, mobile gaming platforms, and immersive online casinos. To successfully navigate those emerging entertainment markets, the company needed a genuine cultural compass. Says chief executive, Noel Lee: “Swizz will advise us on our […]

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Joey BadA$$, DZA and K.R.I.T. take to the subways of New York City in their new video. The title track is lifted from Ecko Unlimited’s upcoming tape, Underground Airplay. mtvbuzzworthy