In typical peculiar fashion, Prince’s mug takes the cover of the latest issue of Billboard. The artist will also perform and receive the “Icon Award” during the Billboard Music Awards on May 19. hhnm

It’s girls, girls and more girls on the first single from Ab-Soul and JMSN’s upcoming collaborative project, Unit 6.

AK made her way to the piano during this evening’s Inauguration Ball. She opened up her set with “New Day” then proceeded with a special rendition of “Girl On Fire” in honor of our President. Obama on fire.

Before Beyonce sang the National Anthem, here’s footage of The Carter faculty arriving to President Barack Obama’s inauguration. Even Jimmy Carter

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VA’s own Nickelus F reconnects with Drake for a track off his Vice project which you can download in full here. Produced by Jake One.

Before accepting his “Street Soldier” honor during last night’s Hip Hop Inauguration Ball at the Harman Center for the Arts in D.C., Tity Boi speaks on his contribution with the “Respect My Vote” campaign. “I’ve been a felon since I was 15 years old, and I found out you could reinstate your votership. So … I wanted to use my platform [to] go notify [other] felons about what they can do to get their voices heard, and go out and […]

MMG’s Rockie Fresh arrives with his latest collection of new music. Those onboard include Rick Ross, Nipsey Hussle, Curren$y and more. Continue to download and to view his breakdown with Mixtape Daily.

Ransom is setting the tone for his upcoming mixtape, The Alternative by sprinkling a little Holy water with a new freestyle. Amen.

Sway welcomed Rockie Fresh to his morning show on Shade 45. During the interview, Rockie accepts Sway’s request for a verse (5:00 mark). Electric Highway coming shortly.