In an interview with Access Hollywood, Kanye talks about his upcoming album/film and hiatus from music. At the 6:34 mark, he says his previous effort, 808s & Heartbreak was shunned by the Grammy committee and goes on to share his views on award shows. How could they be so heartless?

Although “Big Pimpin’” was the first song highlighted in Jay-Z’s Decoded ad campaign with Bing, he admits to WSJ that the song is not his proudest lyrical moment. It’s Ok, Mr. Carter. Some [lyrics] become really profound when you see them in writing. Not “Big Pimpin.” That’s the exception. It was like, I can’t believe I said that. And kept saying it. What kind of animal would say this sort of thing? Reading it is really harsh. Ha! Peep an […]

On November 22nd, here’s how the back of Lloyd Banks’ new album will look. Whoa, that’s a whole lot of features. 50

Last week BET released their list for Top 10 Rappers Of The 21st Century, and, of course, it stirred up some controversy. One of the rappers who did not make the cut was Nelly. That Grape Juice caught up with him in London and he spoke on his omission. Related: Bow Wow Talks BET Top Rappers List

A radio rip for now, but Banks returns the favor to Young Goldie for another duet. Hopefully the CDQ arrives in a few. Lloyd’s King Of Hearts coming soon. hhnm via emperor

The Black Eyed Peas just released their first single from their November 30th release, The Beginning. Not a fan of william and the crew, but with a Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes sample, this should get them dirty dancing back to the top of the charts. will.i.am

Nothing here to put your hands up to, but for the latest leak off his upcoming album, Twista links up with MTV’s eighth Hottest MC. The forecast calls for The Perfect Storm on November 9th. kingz

At the beginning of the week, Kanye revealed the album cover which was supposedly “banned” from retail. But now, we have the first of his five new covers. If you recall, this was used as the inital artwork for “Runaway” before it was changed to this. Album drops November 22nd. yaf

Mary J. Blige’s Music Saved My Life tour made its stop in Universal City, CA last night and the opening act, Jazmine Sullivan gave the Gibson Amphitheatre audience a treat by covering SWV’s “Weak”. She later gets down to a Bell Biv Devoe classic while performing her current single. That girl is poison. rap-up

Happy Birthday Stack! Here’s the latest mixtape from the late Stack Bundles. Hosted by Snatchatape and DJ Superstar Jay, this project is filled with unreleased tracks. Backcover and tracklist when you continue on. RIP. x