At the VMAs, Big Sean tells Bootleg Kev he’s eyeing a 4th quarter release for his sophomore LP and its single to drop in a few weeks. He also mentions a Nas collabo produced by No I.D. that will make the cut. hhnm

DJ Whoo Kid welcomed Busta on his show a couple of weekends ago. He discussed his free digital LP, Year Of The Dragon, the recording process, working with Lil Wayne and everything else in between.

Sai Giddy and Holiday channel Huey P and Bobby Seale in this new Black Panther-inspired video. Power to the people. Greatest Story Never Told Chapter 2: Bread & Circuses fittingly arrives on Election Day (November 6th). Album cover below.

2 Chainz still traveling across state to state for his Based On A T.R.U. Story tour. As his viral document continues, we get more behind the scenes from his recent stops. 2 be continued.

Ho Ho Ho! Cee-Lo flies clean on the cover of his upcoming Christmas album, Cee-Lo’s Magic Moment. The compilation of his personalized holiday tunes pulls in October 30. Better be nice. rap-up

The last time we spoke to Macklemore, he was accompanied by partner, Ryan Lewis. But this time Mack’s on his own and stopped by the Double R Mansion. He spoke on cracking the iTunes single charts, Miller Beer endorsement, collaborating with ScHoolboy Q, and the inner workings of his album The Heist.

Banks really hasn’t been on his viral grind, so were guessing this will make up for it. Off last year’s release Cold Corner 2.

With Weezy’s own line of headphones dropping in October, Beats By Dre hosted an event with his performance at L.A.’s Playhouse after last week’s VMAs. “No Worries” up top then “Pop That” below. hhnm

50 called up V-103 yesterday to speak with Ryan Cameron. He spoke on the release of “New Day”, Freelancers film, Oprah interview, Street King Immortal LP and the Lupe and Chief Keef debacle.

A decade (and four months) ago, an unknown Virgina rap duo called The Clipse shook the game up with their debut album, Lord Willin’. Powered by their groundbreaking single “Grindin”, the LP produced The Thronton Brothers a platinum plaque and planted VA’s hip-hop scene at the forefront. The Facts Remain caught up with No Malice last month to reflect on their magnum opus. Mal’s verse on “I’m Not You” is incomparable.