DJ Premier takes the reigns and hosts Diggy’s new mixtape, Past, Present(s), Future. After the jump, you’ll find the tracklisting and download link via datpiff.

Drake helped brighten the day of the patients at The Hospital for Sick Children yesterday in Toronto. He fielded questions and held an autograph signing. A portion of his proceeds from his Light Dreams and Nightmares Tour was also donated to the hospital. More clips courtesy of ATF after the jump.

Young Chris may be the hardest working man in show business. After being rushed to the hospital for collapsing last night at S.O.B.’s, the Young Gunna, addressed the mishap on his Twitter page and thanked everyone for their support. Dear Fans, I am overwhelmed with the love and support I have been getting from family, friends and fans. I simply over worked myself. As I chase down success I have to take care of myself better while I am chasing […]

Alright boys and girls, I got a pair of tickets for you and a guest to catch Joell Ortiz and friends tonight at S.O.B.’s. I’ll be giving away a set every hour until 4 P.M. first one to email me with your full name at [email protected] wins. UPDATE: First set has been given away. Holla back at 2:16 p.m. 3:16 Last call: 4:16: Congrats to Tommy, Wayne, Mike, and Tim

[vodpod id=Video.5182173&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D608744%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A608744] Nas was in Harlem USA at Melba’s Restaurant and served Christmas dinner to families of HIV/AIDS victims. The event was thrown by activist Maria Davis of “Mad Wednesdays” fame. Here’s what Esco had to say about his involvement. “For me, it’s like I can’t get away from the community. The community is in me so giving back is important,” he said. Nas also added that helping others doesn’t have to include logging hours at charity events, but said […]

[vodpod id=Video.5181602&w=425&h=350&fv=] Coming off the release of Kellz’s latest LP, he got into the Christmas spirit last night for his holiday party that included lots of eye candy. Hopefully, there was an age requirement. fsd

[vodpod id=Video.5182012&w=425&h=350&fv=] Vado released a visual for “Large On The Streets” earlier this year. But Q-Butta takes it a step further and releases an alternate version along with, “We All Up In Here. Two vids are better than one.

[vodpod id=Video.5181654&w=425&h=350&fv=] During Busta Rhymes’ interview on Kay Slay’s Streetsweepers radio, he gives Reek and Jon Connor the big cosign as the next hottest MCs in the game. Reek also discusses his upcoming mixtape, The Gift which drops tomorrow. young sav

Tis the season. As promised, Tech N9ne gives XXL the green light to drop his latest street mix hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Scream. Tracklist and download link after the jump.

It sure didn’t take long for Weezy to return to the charts. While his new single “6’7” sat at #1 on iTunes, the track also debuted at #9 this week on the Billboard Hot 100. That’s a tall order. ru