It’s been over two years since word got out about the N.W.A bio-pic. John Singleton was rumored to direct, but nothing ever materialized. Nine months later, F. Gary Gray is steering the ship and tweeted the name of the movie for an open casting. If it weren’t for the age requirement, Elliott would be a shoo-in for DJ Yella.

Bathing in other rappers’ tears? Ha! After Robin Leach tells us how Mr. Mathers is living, Slaughterhouse and Cee-Lo get to live theirs in their new video. welcome to: Our House coming soon.

Backstage at the Roots Picnic, Okayplayer turned their cameras on Wale. He spoke on music pioneer Chuck Brown and the pressure of creating his third LP. We’ll see if it bust pipes this December.

No one gives a number two. Ty Kidd Previously: Turn Up The Bass

Capone may be on his way to 40, but he purifies his youth by hanging

Although K.R.I.T.’s debut is in stores now, he’s continuing to release new music. And today, we get his new remix featuring Slim Thugga & Lil Keke. Perfect to vibe out to.

Apparently, Jay Electronica is still making music. And recently took a picture in the studio with Ryan Leslie. Only time will tell if this is more than just another random photo-op.

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Who’s that girl? It’s E-V-E.

Here’s something that has never been done before. MMG’s Torch