[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”saigon_3″] Did you know Faith Evans was nine months pregnant when she recorded the hook for “Clap”? How mad was Giddy when Just first played “It’s Alright” on Shade 45? What’s up with the album’s comical, light-hearted joints like “Give It To Me”? All that and more with the conclusion of my convo with Saigon which was conducted on The Greatest Story Never Told‘s release date. Support real rap. Previously: 1 & 2

I promise you, he’s only 16! Ah, memories. During Grammy Weekend last Saturday, Young Chris took a step back and reflected on his 2001 freestyles on Hot 97. Man, those were the days when you actually had to get your tapes ready.

In December, Banko announced he was prepping the release of his second installment of The Cold Corner. And while performing at the Key Club in Hollywood (8:20 mark), he confirms its dropping in two weeks. Better dress warm. hhnm

[vodpod id=Video.5599073&w=425&h=350&fv=] Strong Arm Steady’s album Arms & Hammers hits stores on February 22nd, but until next week, here’s a short film from the crew. We’ll let Krondon explain it for everyone: Arms & Hammers: The Foundation is a short 15-minute film about everyday life in the City of Los Angeles. It follows three young men who approach survival differently but all-in-all have the same purpose throughout. The characters by no means reflect the individuals in Strong Arm Steady directly, […]

[vodpod id=Video.5945684&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] A blunt, a cup, and a couple of bad bitches. That’s all Waka Flocka needs in this world of sin. Here’s his latest film in support of his mixtape, Salute Me Or Shoot Me 3. Just another day in the life of Juaquin Malphurs.

Meet L.A.’s J-Doe. He’s the newest member of the Conglomerate team and he’s about to make Busa-Busss mad more cream. Ha! California love.

With Meek Mill missing in action, Rick Ross and Wale performed “Pandemonium” (presumably for the first time) in Los Angeles yesterday for Skull Candy’s All Star kick-off party. karencivil

Where we going to for breakfast? Well Em and actress Sasha Grey went to a roadside diner and hotel in L.A. this past Wednesday to begin shooting Recovery‘s next video. Directed by Joseph Khan. More flicks courtesy of Eye Prime below. hhnm

Before Curren$y releases his next major solo debut on Warner Bros., he’s dropping his next album Muscle Car Chronicles on March 15th. Get cha motor running with the tracklist after the jump. dd172

A new supergroup has hit the scene consisting of: The Cool Kids, Freddie Gibbs, Chip Tha Ripper, Blended Babies and occasionally Bun B. With production mainly done by the Blending Babies, the tandem have already recorded tracks together since Gibbs’ “Oil Money”, Here’s their latest offering with Nate Santos on the hook. fsd Sidebar: Hypemen Podcast 27: Freddie Gibbs