Early last year, C-Murder planned to appeal his LIFE sentence after claims of being denied a fair trial. However at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, a three judge panel denied the rapper’s appeal. Ugghh! Murder was convicted of second degree murder stemming from a 2002 nightclub shooting. msnbc

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To commemorate his XXL covers, Fif invaded NYC’s Webster Hall last night with Hot 97’s Mister Cee on the 1s and 2s. With Kool Herc by his side, Fif hit the stage and performed some of his notable hits. hhnm UPDATE: More footage

[vodpod id=Video.15887035&w=540&h=350&fv=] King Louie returned to Adrianna’s Ballroom in Chicago this past week and was joined by Future for a live performance of “Louie Montana”. Jeezy and Twista were in the building as well. That’s too cool. Dope & Shrimp coming soon. fsd

Sheek Louch keeps the holiday festivity going by tacking a few quick bars over Drake and Rick Ross’ “Lord Knows”. Also, Donnie G. is on his grind with the bonus below. Bonus: “Back To Work”

Before Yo Gotti lets loose his new mixtape tomorrow, he releases this cut produced by Drumma Drama. Live From The Kitchen finally drops January 10. Confused? We are too. Tracklist after the jump.

DeAndre has struck gold. Well actually, he’s brought another random mixtape to the table. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

The late ‘Pac and B.I.G. affiliates make amends and give their recent track a visual aid. Off DJ Kay Slay’s upcoming Rhyme Or Die album. xalence

Maino ups the ante of his recent