With araabMUZIK’s signature sound, IFWT let’s go of the fifth track off Cam and Vado’s upcoming release. Got to luv it that Gunz N’ Butta is finally dropping April 19. Bonus: “Killa” produced by araabMUZIK

Lupe Fiasco was a part of a panel discussion last night for Bun B’s Religion and Hip Hop Culture Class at Rice University. Others on the panel included Talib Kweli, Trae Tha Truth, Malice and more. Above Ozone captures the discussion on the subject of rappers as role models. After the jump, a clip of Lupe.

[vodpod id=Video.5982763&w=540&h=350&fv=] The screen shot says it all folks. Odd Future recently shot their piece for Vice magazine and under the direction of Terry Richardson, here’s what went down during the photo shoot. roy thomas Sidebar: Odd Future Announces East Coast Tour Dates

The young gunna catches the oohs and ahhs and gives Maino’s recent track a test run. Alive coming soon.

Nearly 15 years after the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., the FBI has finally released the files on both cases. Last week, the bureau divulged more information surrounding Biggie’s murder and today, they released ‘Pac’s. Tupac Shakur Files l Notorious B.I.G. Files

One of the most underrated dope producers in hip-hop, DITC’s Buckwild spoke to Complex about his extensive catalogue of bangers. Peep his reflections on working with Biggie below and read the whole thing here. The Notorious B.I.G. “I Got A Story To Tell” (1997) Buckwild: “That was originally meant for Foxy. Tone from Trackmasters picked the beat for Foxy, and Foxy heard it, then she said, ‘It’s the worst beat I heard in my life.’ But you can’t knock it […]

Under the direction of Mel Phraze, Maffew Ragazino gives another track off his latest mixtape the visual touch. Nice wardrobe. Rare Gems: The Collection out now. YN UPDATE: Let’s take ’em back. Ha!

Any word on MMXI? Well in the meantime, X to the Z drops off two new videos out the blue. Hey it is what it is, so take a trip to the moon after the jump.

[vodpod id=Video.5978595&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] DJ Scoob Doo posted backstage footage last night from the Indiana leg of Weezy’s I Am Music 2 Tour. No losers at Hoosiers here.

Alley Boy and Jeezy consolidate their funds on this track produced by StreetRunner. This also serves as Alley’s first single from his major label debut on Atlantic Records.