Usually Nardwuar interviews more established acts. But this time around he caught up with newcomer Casey Veggies. Bet you didn’t know his dad was a bodyguard for Jay-Z, did ya? Us neither. Check out the clip above.

Wu-Tang and D-Block have been hyping their Wu-Block project for some time now. There hasn’t been much music since then, but today, Flex gets a hold of what may be the first track off the album. UPDATE: No tags and new verse from Raekwon via nr.

The Dallas Observer recently caught up with Mr. No One Can Do It Better himself, D.O.C. Since injuring his voice in a car accident two decades ago, he’s been out of the spotlight, ghostwriting mainly for Dr. Dre. The entire feature is available to read online, but below are a few excerpts. On Dr. Dre More recently, something else fortuitous happened to the ghostwriter — he received a call from Dr. Dre, who invited him to come back to California. […]

[vodpod id=Video.14542462&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Three months after releasing The Real Is Back mixtape, Jeezy says that he’s ready to unleash the sequel. Take that Waka. But until that day comes, pay attention: TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition September 20th. os

If you’re unfamiliar with Roy Ayers, kill yourself. In an interview with Out Da Box TV, Mr. Ayers speaks on rappers sampling his tunes. Everybody loves the sunshine—and a publishing check.

Bigga Rankin Films reaches in their duffle bag and pulls out Trae Tha Truth, Boss Rossini and the artist formally known as Tity Boi’s new video.

Last Thursday at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, country singer Taylor Swift whipped out her guitar and rapped Eminem’s hit while singing Uncle Kracker’s “Smile“. hhnm

[vodpod id=Video.14511306&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Pusha began shooting a video for one of the standout tracks from his latest mixtape, Fear Of God. As always, here is some prerequisite behind the scenes footage. Directed by Taj. hhnm via perajok

Yours truly was the host with the most last night at Public Assembly in Brooklyn. The concert featured Illz, YC The Cynic, Grafh, The Kid Daytona, and was headlined by the L.E.P. Bogus Boys. William McKinney was in the house and filmed a majority of the performances. More footage of the Lower End Professionals and the other opening acts under the cut.

[vodpod id=Video.14528071&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] You might have noticed the guy with the hot new single has been riding around the Warped Tour in a pretty nice bus lately. Well the cool whip is courtesy of Tristan Eaton and the good folks at Brisk. I’m running a Tumblr for their creative campaign at briskbodega.com. Please follow for all things Shady 2.0 related in the future. Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse fans unite! And drink some fuckin’ refreshing iced tea. It’s a hot summer. Ha!