While promoting his new film, The Art Of Rap on Sway In The Morning, Ice-T gives his definition of an MC and rapper. Below, he goes on to speak on wack rappers and defends his gangstarism.

For DJ Absolut’s recent track, we hit up South Beach for a look behind the scenes of the upcoming video. Don’t touch that dial, the video is on the way.

Under the direction of Colin Tilley, Chris Brown dozes off and finds himself in la la land for his new video. Fortune in stores July 3. Sweet dreams.

Fif sat with Oprah Winfrey yesterday for the latest episode of the Next Chapter. He took her to his childhood and discussed his beef, lyrical content, philanthropy, relationship with his grandmother and more. hhnm

For those in a need for speed, Chevy Woods works the block in the video for his mixtape’s opening track. If you haven’t done so yet, you can download Gang Land here.

Pardon the angle shot and shakiness, but last night, Pusha recited his controversial record for the first time during his and Future’s tour stop at The National in Richmond. xzone

In his first performance in the U.S. in over 12 years, D’Angelo surprisingly joined The Roots yesterday at Bonnaroo. Above they perform The Beatles “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window”. Sidebar: Full audio

XV occupies the Internets with more free music. Produced by his go-to producers, here’s a track that did not make the cut for Popular Culture. Mixtape drops this Friday.

Last week, K. Dot and Ab-Soul swung by DJ Green Lantern’s radio show to discuss Slaughterhouse comparisons and the West Coast scene. Below, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock call into the show.

Narrated and starring the man himself,  Jim Jones gets on his motion picture shit by giving us a two for one. Brought to you by his Vampire Life 2. To be continued.