As promised, Fashawn drops off his latest mixtape, which features 22 tracks with appearances by GLC, Tony Williams, Gilbere Forte & J.Cole. Learn a thing or 2 after the jump.

[vodpod id=Video.5587491&w=425&h=350&fv=] Media personalities Jeff Baraka and Can Be captured various shows during The Roots’ Hennessey Artistry tour last year. Included in the nine minute short-film, they also had the chance to interview ?uestlove at the House Of Blues in Chicago. nr

[vodpod id=Video.5588254&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here we go again? TMZ reports that Waka Flocka dodged bullets this afternoon when his tour bus was riddled in Charlotte, NC. After Waka’s security returned fire, one individual was hit and a few were detained. Here’s to life imitating art. Update: Looks like Flocka is fine.

Former Roc La Familia artist, Tru Life appeared at Manhattan Criminal Court today and was offered a plea deal of 10 years in prison. Tru and his brother are accused in the 2009 stabbing death of Christopher Guerrero. Both have been charged with second-degree murder, gang assault and assault charges. jayrod

Gucci Mane is finally getting back to the music and prepping to release a brand new street album. Due March 22nd, it features production by Drumma Boy and Zaytoven and features from Waka Flocka, Wale, Birdman and Master P. Ice cream! 1. 24 Hours 2. Mouth Full of Golds feat. Baby 3. This Is What I Do feat. Waka Flocka & OJ Da Juiceman 4. Reckless feat. Cap & Chill 5. Shout Out To My Set feat. Wooh the Kid […]

In a quick red carpet interview with HipHollywood, Nicki says that she’s ceasing collaborations for the next 24 months. In the words of Shawn Corey… boxden

[vodpod id=Video.5586509&w=550&h=350&fv=] Shady’s new signee stays on his grind with a new mostly black and white visual for his collabo with the Trill OG. Do remember: The Trunk Muzik Tour begins March 1. Poster and sked down bottom. Sidebar: Vegas Performance With Travis Barker

A tissue for Consequence’s sorrows. Ha! Heads Up: The great BFred

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”saigon_1″] Feb. 15, 2011 will go down in hip-hop history as the 12th year of Big L‘s passing, the day Lil Kim lost her mind, and finally the release of Saigon’s Greatest Story Never Told. I rode shotgun with the Yardfather on the way to his first in-store in the Boogie Down Bronx and we chopped it up about reaching #1 on iTunes, his battles to retain his artistic vision and his future goals to educate as well […]

[vodpod id=Video.5585727&w=425&h=350&fv=] Although the full version of this track hasn’t surfaced, Trav and the Thornton bros. recently began production for the video. When March 15th arrives, don’t forget to Give The Drummer Some.