Common’s freestyle rap sessions continued last week at the University of Connecticut. Afterward, he spoke on his accolades and life challenges. irockcollege

[vodpod id=Video.5625664&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D624633%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A624633] Nearly two months after the release of Reek’s The Gift mixtape, he gives MTV a breakdown of a few notable tracks. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, what are you waiting for? “Keep Goin’ Reek”: “I like it this way, it makes you stick out,” Reek said about his Big Apple sound. “It makes you stand out. When everyone is just coming around with bounce music and when you come with real soulful sounding [production], spitting some real lyrics and taking it […]

Carmelo Anthony wasn’t the only acquisition that went down last night. Apparently, Pill has jumped ship from Asylum Records and signed to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. Earlier this month, the label acquired free agents Meek Mill and Wale. And then there were three. xxl

Nope. Only the players, Yeezy. Only. The. Players. Here’s photos from Wiz Khalfia’s FADER cover shoot. Photographer Ross Mantle captures an intimate moment between Wiz and main squeeze, Amber Rose. Love knows no bounds. Another flick after the jump. Relatively new FADER photographer Ross Mantle shot Wiz in the center of a music video shoot and documented some of the first days of his relationship with Amber Rose. Mantle said, “He’s pretty down to earth. I don’t know if he’s […]

Melo’s a Knick and Fat Joe’s back to heat up the streets. I dare you to hate on this one. Ha! Link

It’s been less than 24 hours since Carmelo Anthony was traded to the New York Knickerbockers. And already, Maino rolls out the welcome mat with this new freestyle. Can Chauncey Billups get some love too? Geesh! flex

We’re getting closer to the release of Lupe’s upcoming LP and today he lets go another one. To hear Lupe tell it, this is the best track on the album. Find out for yourself and cop it on iTunes.

Mac Miller had his best day ever today and wanted to celebrate his XXL cover, by leaking his Khrysis-produced track. We say this sounds good. Best Day Ever happens March 11.

Here’s footage captured during Pusha T and Bangladesh’s studio session four months ago. If you remember, the producer spoke on the session and what beats Pusha wanted for the project. Fear Of God coming soon. maurice garland

During All-Star weekend, Adidas and Snoop teamed up for their adiHOOP 3-on-3 VIP b-ball tournament in Santa Monica. Participants included Chris Brown, Game, YG and DMC. When it was all said and done, Snoop’s team came up victorious off a winning shot. Yes!