Ben Baller’s been in the game for years. Before designing jewelry, he was a label exec at Priority Records. In an interview with The Breakfast Club, he speaks on signing Jay-Z to his first record deal, relationship with Dr. Dre, and breaking into the gem business.
Somewhere in an alley in San Juan, Puerto Rico, The Kid Daytona knocks out a video off his Summer Games mixtape. Lost Luggage and Taxi Cab Confessions with Travis McCoy coming soon.
Following their brief introduction, we can all now experience the lifestyles of Maino and his familia on their new mixtape, The Mafia. Get acquainted with the crew and download below.
There’s more than enough money to go around. Or to be made. So with an accompanying visual, Cory Mo ups his track with the remix featuring a few familiar faces. countryraptunes
Keeping it short and simple, MGK brings his talent to the rhyme booth for XXL and Statik Selektah’s latest freestyle series. Be sure to pick up Lace Up today.
It’s crazy when you think about it, but it’s been 10 years since the release of Eminem’s semi-biopic 8 Mile. And to celebrate its anniversary, Eminem returns to the cover of VIBE. Peruse the entire feature here. How were the battle scenes written? Eminem: I think Curtis had a lot of the guys write their own things, and then I would see what they were going to say. I might sit there with some of the guys and be like, “What if you changed this?” The […]
As if an introduction is needed, Maino and his underworld family re-introduce themselves in their brand new flick. Be apart of it. Or just watch it above.
Backed by a band, Cory brought his music last night to S.O.B.s. Here’s what EMETakeover filmed including Fred The Godson’s set. According to Cory, That’s WTF I’m Talkin Bout drops in December.
[kyte.tv appKey=MarbachViewerEmbedded&uri=channels/449330/1700113&tbid=325626&p=5296&height=325&width=540] An outstanding warrant was issued for Gunplay’s arrest stemming from an armed robbery and assault charge. No word as to how much time he’s facing, but he’s supposed to turn himself in today. On a related note, The Breakfast Club debuted his new song, “Rap Sheet”. Oh, the irony.
[kyte.tv appKey=MarbachViewerEmbedded&uri=channels/449330/1699980&tbid=325754&p=5296&height=350&width=540] For the third time, Waka returned to the Breakfast Club. He addresses rumors of doing reality TV, his relationship, social networking, Hip-Hop Awards, being managed by his mother and sex tapes. For what? Sidebar: Waka On Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.