For N.O.R.E.’s entire career he’s been a “Nigga on The Run Eating”. But for his forthcoming album Student of the Game, he’s changing his alias to P.A.P.I. An acronym for “Power Always Proves Intelligence”. “Sometimes if you’re lost, the best way to find where you’re at is to go to the beginning,” he explained. “My mother doesn’t even call me Victor, my father has never called me Victor, my teachers didn’t even call me Victor… My name in Lefrak City and my […]

Kelly’s out, but Luda’s single stays afloat with help from R.Kelly and Fabolous. If this is a sign of things to come, then Luda’s reppin’ the right way.

Jon Connor puts down the mic and picks up the Spalding for the intro to CBS Sports Network’s show Inside College Basketball. Push it to the limit.

Well that was fast. Not too long after Azealia’s response, Angel retaliates back over ‘Pac’s “Abitionz Az A Ridah” instrumental. Hopefully, Ms. Banks doesn’t take the title literally. This is getting good.

Chinx keeps the coke moving with the Bugati Boyz and French Montana for the remix to his underground hit. This coulda been a contender if released sooner.

The paws continue to be thrown as Azealia Banks wastes no time firing back at Angel Haze’s diss record. If you can look past the soundbite, Banks got a few scratches in of her own. However, Haze 1. Banks 0.

Freddie Gibbs keeps it in his normal habitat with his contribution to DJ Muggs’ upcoming album, Bass For Your Face on January 15. Fred is as hard as they come. Pause. hhdx

Elliott returns with 2013’s first installment of The Truth. And in this episode, he counts down the most sought after albums of the year. Only time will tell if any of these projects will see the light of day.

Last night, Spitta packed S.O.B.s like his weed and brought along some surprise entertainment including Styles P, Action Bronson, Stalley and Smoke DZA. Here’s a summary of the smoked out evening.

Some songs don’t die, they just multiply. Such is the case with Trinidad James’ single, which now has verse with French Montana. According to Diplo, there’s a 17 verse remix of the record on the way. Oy vey. hhnm