DJ Quik may be one of hip-hop’s most known unknowns. Although he’s revered as a West Coast legend, the results weren’t the same out East—specifically in New York. Outside the Book Of David listening in Austin, TX, Quik explained why he never got a bite out of the Big Apple.

Fear not, Pusha’s new mixtape is finally here. Features include 50 Cent, Kanye West, Rick Ross and more. Tracklist and download link after the cut.

[vodpod id=Video.5811489&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] On Saturday, Trae and Wiz shot their new video at a mansion in Austin. Guests included Bun B and Paul Wall. Here’s a quick clip from the set. sbg

[vodpod id=Video.5811256&w=425&h=350&fv=] After getting released from the hospital, Wyclef spoke to CNN about being shot in Haiti a few days ago. Contrary to recent reports, Clef insists he was grazed by a bullet. ice

Swizzy sure knows how to pick ’em. Anyway, his ex-wife Mashonda covers KING’s May/June 2011 issue. Below is a excerpt of how the singer handles her many admirers. Video after the jump. How are you going to handle all the groupies that are sure to be coming your way? You mean the groupie boys? Or groupie girls. You never know. Yeah, you never know. I mean, they all love me. After they see this spread, they’ll love you more. Word […]

The sun was beaming while K.R.I.T. and Kyleon performed “Moon & Stars” at the Perfect Attendance showcase last week in Austin. Too bad Curren$y wasn’t around to make the cypher complete.

[vodpod id=Video.5811214&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Game stopped by Big Boy’s Neighborhood and spoke on his on-going feud with Ras Kass. Check out what Jayceon had to say about their recent scrap. kc

Not only did The Lower End Professionals “put on for their city” at SXSW, they damn near brought the entire town with them. After rocking one of their showcases, Moonie and Count spoke on their upcoming movie, Bogus Boys. The duo was vague on the premise, but said that soon we’ll understand this summer.

Back in 2009, there were talks of Fab, Ne-Yo, and Ryan Leslie forming a super group. Well, The Life Files brings forth pictures of the trio last night workin’ on the remix to “You Be Killin’ Em”. The competition better get a head start.

Last Friday, Nipsey and his former manager were detained for an alleged involvement in a shooting at Crenshaw and Slauson, L.A. No charges have been filed, but Nipsey tweeted after he was released. Below is an account according to Street Gangs. This evening the two men got into a physical altercation near the alley at the rear of the Shell gas station at Crenshaw and Slauson in Hyde Park. According to eyewitnesses, Nipsey’s brother, Samiel Asghedom pulled out a gun to defend his brother […]