Before his show at the Bowery Hotel later this evening, Pusha T stopped by Hot 97 to speak to Funk Flex on his recent deal at Def Jam and more. Off course, he didn’t leave without a freestyle. Sidebar: Fear Of God 2: Let Us Pray Cover & Tracklist

It’s that time of the year again. Now that school’s back in session, CTE’s Boo Rossini held his annual back to school drive back in his Mississippi hometown. Hey young world, the world is yours.

Now that XV is back in the stu, he keeps the momentum going with another new track, produced by DJ Tech-Neek. Don’t worry, there’s more on the way. He’s just getting started.

Swim through money like I’m Jewish. Ty Kidd Previously: Hail To The Chief

Are you ready for some West Coast gangsta shit? Here’s the launch of Dr. Dre’s new Aftermath protege, Slim The Mobster. This joint is off his upcoming street album, War Music. Duck down!

Film critic Ben Lyons lost a bet with Statik Selektah last Spring, so he in turn interviewed him for the E! Network. Statik spoke on new music, working at Shade 45, celebrity DJs, and favorite movies.

Tremaine keeps jackin for beats and with his latest kidnapped instrumental, Trigga journeys below with Tha Carter IV ‘s fifth track. broken cool

With a blunt in one ear and Just Blaze’s instrumental in the other, Freddie Gibbs displays his raps during last night’s visit on PNC Radio‘s The Combat Jack Show. He major! pds

[vodpod id=Video.15376517&w=540&h=350&fv=] Erykah Badu sat down with Fuse for a look back at her debut album. She also discusses the two tracks that didn’t make the final cut. Catch her perform the LP live at Rock The Bells. Previously: Nas l Cypress Hill l Lauryn Hill l Raekwon l Mobb Deep l Common

A lack of ambition is so wack. That’s why Wale isn’t waiting any longer to kick off his tour next month. The journey starts on the 2nd in Minneapolis and ends December 8th in ATL. More dates after the jump. Ambition coming November 1st.