Back with BAM, I had the pleasure to sit down and have an in-depth convo with the legendary Big Boi about his upcoming album, Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors. This is what happens when Jedis connect. Pay attention and you might learn something. You’re smell come. Album drops Dec 11. Pre-order here. UPDATE: Part 2 we speak on #VLADR‘s unique album packaging.

Juicy was at the Bank United Center at the University of Miami last weekend. And without the assitance of Young Jeezy or Big Sean, he performed his new single for the first time. What a trip. hipsociety

After Tyga’s embarrassing clip hit viral, it spawned a lot of debate whether it will tarnish his budding career. In YN’s The Truth, he examines the evidence and delivers a verdict. T-Raww’s response to the drama below: When u 14 an ambitious u don’t give a fuk about anything. Scripted tv isn’t that what we all live for. Hahahaha. That was funny Hahahaha Get off my dick. Go download #187Mixtape UPDATE: He’s still claiming Compton.

Mystikal’s Cash Money debut Original, should be here sometime next year. But for now, here’s an unmixed leak that evokes the spirit of James Brown. Hit me!

Pretty solid line-up, no? Rolling Stone caps off 2012 with Em, B.I.G., Pac, and Hov on the cover of their latest issue. 50 songs are tough, but who will clock in at number one? Pick up the issue on newsstands next week. thanks: jana UPDATE: Peep Ahmir’s intro and list here.

For her Key Wane-produced ballad, the Def Jam songstress puts on her tutu and reflects in her dark visual directed by Topshelf Junior. Ms. Aiko’s debut is coming soon.

It’ll take a lot to change the world. But for the next 4:35, Chris Webby manages through some technical difficulties and plays his part. Off Bars On Me.

Future plans to take us out of this world with his new mixtape, Astronaut Status. But before lift off, here’s a track featuring Luda and Rocko, produced by DJ Spinz. dj scream UPDATE: 11 months later, out with Rocko, in with Juicy J.

Come tomorrow, Alicia Keys will find her fifth studio album, Girl On Fire at the #1 spot on the Billboard charts. HHD estimates 161,038 units sold since last Tuesday. Finally tally tomorrow. UPDATE: Alicia scores her fifth #1 Billboard with the final total of 159,000. Fire!

“Interscope is mostly Jewish, you know. They called the wrong building.” In this portion of Game’s interview with Big Boy, he explains the cover arts for Jesus Piece. On the deluxe version, he says the Roman Catholics called Interscope about it. Lord have mercy.