In celebration of Black History Month, Common was a guest speaker at Illinois State University on Tuesday. After giving his “The Effect of Hip Hop on American Society” presentation, he kicked a few bars for those in attendance. Pay attention. irockcollege

[vodpod id=Video.5541539&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D621220%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A621220] MTV just announced that Weezy’s latest visual for his new single is going to be postponed as the finishing touches are being put on it. In the meantime, here is a quick clip from Wayne’s interview with Sway in which he speaks on why he chose Cory Gunz to be featured on the track instead of Drizzy or Nicki.

[vodpod id=Video.5541578&w=425&h=350&fv=] We’ve been waiting for Khaled to take us through the hood but for now, 106 & Park gives us a quick sneak peek of the new visual. The full video, directed by Gil Green is coming soon. Let’s see if this one is a movie. mwp

[vodpod id=Video.5541129&w=425&h=350&fv=] The chickens have finally come home to roost. La Flare and his Brick Squadron try to score a big bird in this new video in support of his recent mixtape, Gucci 2 Time. Finger lickin’ good. wshh

Meet Beat Billionaire. He’s the man behind track three on Rick Ross’ latest mixtape, Ashes To Ashes. In the clip above, he explains how the instrumental landed in Rozay’s hands and speaks on his formative years in producing.

[vodpod id=Video.5539894&w=425&h=350&fv=] Ms. Badu literally sets the blueprint for her latest motion picture. It’s not as controversial as her first or gangsta as her last, but worth checking out nonetheless. Directed by Flying Lotus.

Fear not, The-Dream’s still alive. In fact, on the purple carpet of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never premiere last night in L.A. he says that his next album should arrive late summer. “Everybody’s calling for an album now, so I should have one out by August.” ru

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”eminem-4″] If Eminem’s Lipton Brisk commercial wasn’t funny enough, here’s behind the scenes footage of him recording the Super Bowl spot.

ME n Dr Dre in the studio last nite. I’m trying 2 get on detox n get Dre on follow me home. A dream come true! Kendrick Lamar isn’t the only Top Dawg talking business with Dr. Dre. Two nights ago, Jay Rock checked in with the Doc and posted of a photo of them in the lab. He says he hopes to get Dre on his debut, Follow Me Home, this Spring.

The homie Ernest Estime just sent over some flicks from all the fun and fuckery that went down last night. Good times. Real rap. Clap for us. Sidebar: More shots at The Source