A slimmer Victor Santiago pulls out a few flicks from the scrapbook in support of his Easter EP, N.O.R.Easter. Hang Hang down memory lane. 57

Let me get cha up to speed old timer. Kreayshawn is an up-and-comer from Oakland affiliated with Lil B and Odd Future. A few days ago, Miss Info said she signed a million dollar contract with Sony based on the song above. This afternoon, Complex posted an in-depth interview with her where she says the deal has yet to be completed. “[As far as the deal with Sony] nothing is finalized yet. But we’ve definitely been taking a whole bunch […]

“…Get my daughter this college grant, so she don’t need no man.“ The G.E.D. wasn’t for B.I.G. nor is it for his daughter, Tyanna. Over the weekend, his lil’ girl graduated from high school. Lil Cease tweeted the following congrats below. “Congrads to my babygirl @tyanna810 4 a big acomplishment 2day… I’m truly am proud of u & I’m alway here 4 u!!” mtv

In tribute to the passing of Gil Scott-Heron, we present what we feel are the best hip-hop songs that have sampled from his extensive catalogue. Enjoy the music and then educate yourselves on the man’s musical legacy. His impact on our culture is irreplaceable. Ty Kidd

The Slaughters are at the House of Blues in Los Angeles tonight and want you to come through. Show starts at 10PM. No opening bands. You know the drill, hit us up at [email protected] with your full name and we’ll hook ya up. Good luck. UPDATE: Contest over. Props to Ron, Nicole, Bryant, John, and Terrell.

[vodpod id=Video.9971489&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Anytime Rozay is having fun you know DRE Films and Spiff TV aren’t far behind. Here’s footage from the set of DJ Khaled’s I’m On One”, Ross’ Spring Fest performance, and the Self Made album release party at Club Play.

The Chocolate Boy Wonder and Kamaal The Abstract kicked things of this past Saturday for the start of the Fort Greene Festival in Brooklyn. If you missed out, here’s footage from the event courtesy of Blow!.

New York nightlife has always played an important role in hip-hop culture, and few venues are remembered with the same energy as The Tunnel. For artists, DJs, promoters, and fans who experienced the city’s club scene during its peak years, the venue represented much more than a place to spend a Saturday night. It was a meeting point where music, fashion, street culture, and competition all came together. For members of Dipset, memories of clubs from that era connect naturally […]

Oun-P’s remix is the talk of the town and here is the visual aid featuring Banko, Kiss and Fred The Godson.

Hip-Hop’s new queen continues her print takeover and takes the cover of issue 7 of #5 Magazine. thesmithian