DeAndre Cortez Way crowd-surfs for VIBE‘s first digital magazine cover. Below is an excerpt of SB’s cover story where he discusses the time he was asked about drug usage from his pops. Ha! Too easy. “My Dad was on me heavy about drugs,” remembers Soulja, slumped on a red two-seater couch, staring straight ahead at nothing in particular. “He found a little sack in my bedroom, but it wasn’t from drugs. They came from some earrings that I bought. He […]

[vodpod id=Video.4625667&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here’s a story that really doesn’t need to be told, but unfortunately, our current “You Played Yourself” channels Rick The Ruler once again. This is funny so go ahead and laugh. os Previously: Nick Cannon Challenges Eminem To Boxing Match

Cudder lets the lunatic out of him over a crazy beat. Origins of this track are unknown, but it’s rumored to be off Man On The Moon 2: The Legend of Mr. Rager. yaf

So I was inspecting my Drake CD packaging today (you get to when you actually purchase music) and noticed an additional vocals credit to Mary J. Blige on TML‘s track 7. Not covered in the otherwise extensive and excellent making of piece in Complex (NCB and the crew are focused daily), was that apparently Swizzie offered the Queen this track first. Hmm. Anyways, I think with 40’s breakdown added to it, this song ended up where it needed be. No […]

Konichiwa bitches! Kanye’s currently in the land of the rising sun, but despite the time difference, he manages to drop off this week’s freebie. Wasalu’s havin’ the best week ever. Ha! ku Last Week: “Christian Dior Denim Flow” Ft. Kid Cudi, Pusha T, John Legend, Lloyd Banks & Ryan Leslie Flashback: Child Rebel Soldier song #1: “Us Placers” UPDATE: 2 days later, another mix and cleaner, courtesy of Mr. West.

Here’s footage of Kanye’s opening remarks during his Runaway screening in Paris on Tuesday. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in stores November 22nd. yk2

It’s a Queens thing, fool. That’s right, the borough remains supreme with some new material from Consequence produced by Havoc. Movies On Demand 2 coming soon. Grab a ticket!

Last week, Just celebrated the launch of his new studio crib in Harlem. Here, he multi-tasks and talks to Mikey Fresh about touring with Alchemist and his fondest Fat Beats memory. Sidebar: Just Talks New TV Show & Update On Jay Electronica Work

This came through in the mail today and caught my interest. Similar to Jay-Z’s upcoming book, Decoded, Understand Rap provides explanations to some of the game’s most iconic quotables. The book drops today and is also available on Amazon. Peep an excerpt below. Lyric: “I was strapped wit’ gats when you were cuddled wit’ cabbage patch.” Lyric From Song “Forgot About Dre” On Album 2001 By Artist Dr. Dre Explanation: When you were still a child and had no concerns […]

[vodpod id=Video.4624936&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D627106412001%26amp%3BplayerId%3D340480126%26amp%3BviewerSecureGatewayURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway%26amp%3BservicesURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices%26amp%3BcdnURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BautoStart%3Dfalse%26amp%3B] ATL’s very own is up next for Diesel’s Only The Brave video series. Here he tells Common how his four years stationed in Japan  influenced his music and his desire for performing. Fashionably brave. Previously: Nipsey Hussle | Vado