Passing on a hot beat isn’t an option for CTE’s Slick Pulla. So for his latest tape, he G-Mixes 17 instrumentals. Find out which ones after the jump.

While serving drinks, Nas keeps his eyes on Brittany Dailey‘s cocktail dress in his new video. The clip is directed by Jay Martin and features projections of the late Amy Winehouse. Although it’s well put together, isn’t it kinda odd that she died from alcohol consumption and yet, the treatment takes place in a bar? Either way, support Life Is Good here.

Gassing up the motor bikes, Maino and his entourage swarm the Brooklyn streets in their new street cinema. Be a part of their mafia. Just don’t forget your helmet. The Mafia mixtape is everywhere October 9.

Fat Joe called into Philly’s Hot 107.9 to speak on his reconciliation with 50 Cent at the Hip-Hop Awards. He spoke on their Chris Lighty tribute as well as their handshake and conversation.

In your typical relationship form, Ashanti arrives with her new duet with R.Kelly. While they break up to make up, be sure to look out for Ashanti’s Braveheart album coming soon.

Ain’t no city quite like theirs. So with Just Blaze on the track, K-Dot and the Doc rep the C-P-T on Kendrick’s latest offering. good kid m.A.A.d city drops October 22. Tracklist below. Pre-order here.

Still down past the Mason-Dixie Line, Yelawolf brings us a behind the scenes look at his tour stops in Tallahassee, Starkville, and Memphis. Previously: Pt. 2

Along with Double R, Krondon visited Sway’s morning show on Shade 45. During their time slot, they each kicked some dope rhymes for the morning listeners.

Last week, Rosci and Terrence J left their post on 106 & Park. And today, the guy dubbed as “Mr. 106” officially announced he’s taking over along with new hosts Ms. Mykie, Paigion and Shorty Da Prince.

Not too long after making his rap debut with HITstory, Hit-Boy returns to the mic with more rhymes, this time over Slum Village and Kanye’s “Selfish“. complex