Hey ya! After much speculation, IFTN confirms that Andre 3000 will play Jimi Hendrix in the legendary guitarist’s biopic, All Is By My Side and that it will begin production in Ireland later this month. The project is currently in pre-production in Wicklow, with principal photography set to begin in three weeks time in Dublin and Wicklow. The shoot will last six weeks in total. ‘All Is By My Side’ will be co-produced by Irish producer Tristan Orpen Lynch for Dublin-based production […]

Featuring footage from their live show, Talib Kweli and Mr. E takes us overseas in their new video. Nothing too sick, but dope track nonetheless. Off their recent project, We Run This, Vol. 7 available here. hhnm

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.11406777&w=540&h=350&fv=] Kid Ink jetted across the country and catered to a Cinco De Mayo crowd at New York’s Highline Ballroom last night. Above is Downer TV‘s recap of the LA rapper’s set. Up & Away arrives June 12.

Nipsey Hussle ended his The Marathon Continues tour on Friday night at Club Nokia. During his set, he brought out Drake and YG for a surprise performance of “The Motto”.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.11406733&w=540&h=350&fv=] It isn’t even her birthday. But last night, Ri Ri returned to Saturday Night Live with host Eli Manning and brought her “Birthday Cake” and “Talk That Talk” on stage.

A snippet surfaced awhile back, but with The Tokens’ sample, Killa and The Kang unleash the beast on their new record. Hakuna Matata! rapdose

Currently in Vegas, Fif and his $400k in cash, stopped by BootlegKev‘s show yesterday to speak on his new album, Gangsta Grillz mixtape, movie roles, Lloyd Banks rumors and more. #moneyteam

During a charity event in Beverly Hills, Hip Hollywood spoke to LL on the passing of Beastie Boys’ MCA, his influence and legacy. After the jump, Coldplay paid tribute during last night’s Hollywood Bowl. Sidebar: Lyor Cohen

Last night, Providence’s Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel welcomed Slaughterhouse’s tour and KYITL catches Crooked I spitting those crucial bars of his for 5 minutes. welcome to: Our House drops June 12.

Made only in the U.S., Chevy rounds up his fellow troops and gets ready for war in his new video. Gangland coming soon.