Maurice Garland recently launched a new website dedicated to adult beverages. For the first installment of his Open Bar series, E-40 spoke on the origins of “Hurricane“, Carlos Rossi wine, and his partnership with Snoop Dogg in Candy Cognac. Cheers!

Two days after the release of Jay-Z’s Decoded (Nov. 16) Hov and talk show host, Charlie Rose will discuss the book at the Brooklyn Museum. For those in the area, tickets are available here. This isn’t the first time the tandem have met. In the clip above, Jay appeared on Rose’s PBS program and discussed his album, American Gangster.

Whether it’s a fist or a blunt, throw it in the air. For Wiz and Spitta’s latest recording, they name it after the co-founder of the Black Panther Party. Interesting choice. How long until we get something for Bobby Seale, guys?

It’s week 14 and Crooked I returns with another freestyle. This time though, it’s over the remix to 2Pac’s “California Love”. Keep it rockin’, Crook.

PUSH! is a man of his word and after giving fans a sample yesterday, he pushes his free album over our way. Dope! Tracklist and download link after the jump.

A few weeks ago, Moonie and Count gave a live performance of “FTW” at their listening session in Chicago. Go For The Win and download their latest street album, Don’t Feed The Killaz Vol.3

If returning to prison wasn’t bad enough for T.I., his probation requirements will make it even harder. TMZ has obtained court documents that list the things the rapper is barred from doin’ following his release next year. 1. Drive a motor vehicle 2. Leave the Northern District of Georgia — Atlanta, Gainesville, Rome and Newnan — unless he can prove it’s for “verified employment within the United States.” (he can’t leave the country) 3. Leave northern Georgia for more than […]

Boi-1da carries out production duties on track 13 for Cassidy’s C.A.S.H. On this go round, Cass takes some time to speak against senseless violence. Album drops next Tuesday. Increase the peace. Bonus:  Cassidy Ft. Red Cafe & Jag “Ahh Shit” uhtn

It’s been awhile since we’ve seen XV around these parts, but now the Warner Bros. signee goes above and beyond over Weezy and Drizzy’s current single.

On page 39 of Jay-Z’s memoir Decoded, Hov discusses wanting Wu-Tang affiliate Shyheim The Rugged Child for “Coming Of Age” on Reasonable Doubt. The story goes that Shyheim’s team passed on the offer. Guess you got to learn to live with regrets. Anyway, at a bus stop in Staten Island, Shy speaks on his mention in the book. Decoded hits the racks on November 16th. 57ave