After months of speculation, Shady Records have finally signed Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf. The union is immortalized on the cover of the March issue of XXL, which goes on sale February 8th. Below, Eminem discusses the new signees. “Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse, it’s kinda phase two of Shady,” says Eminem. “It’s the new generation of Shady Records and as we’re trying to rebuild our label, it’s exciting for hip-hop and with all of these forces coming together and with what everybody’s capable […]

Talib lifts the Beastie Boys’ “The New Style” for this cut off his upcoming album, Gutter Rainbows. Pick up one or two on January 25th.

[vodpod id=Video.5320049&w=425&h=350&fv=] B.Dot continues his discussion on Women in Hip-Hop with Dee Vazquez, and weighs in on the ongoing feud between Nicki and Lil’ Kim while Rah Digga shares her thoughts on mainstream success.

Not only is Asher working on his next album The Spaghetti Tree, but he’s also been in the stu with Chris Breezy for his upcoming project, F.A.M.E. Should be interesting to hear how that track pans out.

You know this rap shit fake! Ha! Maino takes off his belt and gives Eric and Jeff a good ol’ fashioned ass whoopin. In case you’re wondering, the skit is inspired by the video below. Funny stuff guys, just ask Rolling Stone.

photo: Asma Knowles Bey’s been on her music break for a minute now, but she’s slowly making her return.  S1, the producer responsible for Kanye’s “Power” was in the lab with the singer last week and their session went longer than expected. Below, he shares what went down via his Twitter page. Me, Beyonce, and Caleb was in the studio last night killing it! Excited about session part 2 today! 2011 Let’s Go!  Got session part 2 with Beyonce today! Excited to see […]

Yup, that’s Nicki behind the mask as she busts her way on the front of V Magazine’s Spring 2011 Discovery issue. Before it hits newsstands this week, peep the rest of the photos after the jump. ru

Lupe stopped by the morning show on Hot 93.7 in Hartford Connecticut yesterday and over The Notorious one’s “10 Crack Commandments” parted with a freebie. Look ma, no adlibs! lupeend

On my way 2 Haiti ran into Praz, what should I do make peace or go sit somewhere Else! I Made peace 4 Haiti! Hard to believe, but today marks a year since Haiti was rocked by the devastating earthquake. From Ground Zero, Wyclef Jean called Power 105.1 this morning and spoke on the aftermath. Break 1: Break 2:

Staying in theme, yesterday morning at 11:11 am, Delaware upstart Mike Jagger released his debut mixtape, The Eleventh Hour. Tracklist and download after the jump. Sidebar: Allhiphop Interview