N.O.R.E. is still prepping his next solo LP S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G. and while in a studio session with Alchemist, they preview a track titled “Slimefather” at the 2:13 mark. So far, we can hang hang with this. 57thave

[vodpod id=Video.12449274&w=540&h=350&fv=%26amp%3Bbackcolor%3D0x111111%26amp%3Bfile%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fne.edgecastcdn.net%252F0002DA%252F072011%252FBeatsRhymesAndLife_Clip11.mp4%26amp%3Bfrontcolor%3D0xcccccc%26amp%3Bgapro.accountid%3DUA-30251-57%26amp%3Bgapro.height%3D361%26amp%3Bgapro.pluginmode%3DFLASH%26amp%3Bgapro.trackpercentage%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bgapro.trackstarts%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bgapro.tracktime%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bgapro.visible%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bgapro.width%3D620%26amp%3Bgapro.x%3D0%26amp%3Bgapro.y%3D0%26amp%3Bgoogima.ad.position%3Dpre%26amp%3Bgoogima.ad.tag%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fad.doubleclick.net%252Fpfadx%252Fcmn_complex%252Fmusic_video%253Bsz%253D640x360%253Btile%253D1%253B%26amp%3Bgoogima.allowvolumeslider%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bgoogima.height%3D361%26amp%3Bgoogima.pluginmode%3DFLASH%26amp%3Bgoogima.position%3Dover%26amp%3Bgoogima.visible%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bgoogima.width%3D620%26amp%3Bgoogima.x%3D0%26amp%3Bgoogima.y%3D0%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.complexvideo.com%252Fassets%252Fimages%252Fvideos%252F072011%252Fbeatsrhymes-640.jpg%26amp%3Blightcolor%3D0x3366cc%26amp%3Bplugins%3Dgapro-1h%252Cviral-2h%252Cgoogima-h%26amp%3Bviral.onpause%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bviral.pluginmode%3DFLASH] A Tribe Called Quest’s documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life opens in selected theaters this Friday, but today Complex previews a clip from the Michael Rapaport-directed film, where Phife addresses his health and his relationship with Q-Tip. Purchase your tickets here. Previously: Trailer

[vodpod id=Video.12448667&w=540&h=350&fv=] MMG’s R&B thug plays homewrecker in the first installment of his love tale, directed by Dre Films. To see how the drama unfolds, stick around ’cause there’s more on the way. For now, walk The Road Less Traveled.

[vodpod id=Video.12442655&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Nobody wants the same ‘ol shit all the time. With that being said, the Bronx and Yonkers connect with their latest vid. Off Fred The Godson’s Armageddon mixtape.

Damn you Birdman, look what you done started. Young Money affiliate Lloyd appeared on 106 & Park yesterday and revealed his new tattoo—on the back of his head. Says Young Goldie: “I’m a contrast, i’m a walking contrast. I go from hard to soft. I go from the guns to roses, which is in my tatt, and I like to go from the streets to the sheets. I make street savvy R&B music but I also like to slow it […]

A few hours ago, Ashanti released this new pic of her and Mr. Carter in the studio via her Twitter account. No word if they were working on some new music, but she does have a new album coming soon. We’re sure it will be bananas. Ha!

Ayo Shock, let these iTuners know. As of yesterday, five of ‘Pac albums (3 being his first 3 solo LPs) are now available for digital download purchases at iTunes . Get them now, you are appreciated. 2pacalypse Now | Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z | Thug Life: Volume 1 | Me Against the World | R U Still Down? (Remember Me) slumz via 2pac

[vodpod id=Video.12442006&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Young Sav & Steve-O continue their conversation with Al Lindstrom, as they speak on their company, Rik Cordero, and branching out into film.

It’s been a good week for both Bey and Big Sean. After seven days, Beyoncé’s 4 tops the Billboard charts after moving 310,669 copies. Meanwhile, Big Sean’s Finally Famous takes the bronze medal with 87,331 units scanned. Congrats!

  In the wake of a photo leak allegedly of his new-born daughter, Bow Wow turned to his site with an open letter on becoming a father. You think you know Shad, but you have no idea.