[vodpod id=Video.4527204&w=425&h=350&fv=] Strange tings are happening. Not too long ago, Jay Rock received his walking papers from Warner Bros. Records. But he didn’t stay on the market for too long. He reveals to XXL that he signed to Tech N9ne’s Strange Music imprint. He says: Tech and Strange approached us once I became a free agent and we went to [Kansas City, MO] to see first-hand what we had been missing and saw why they’re the No. 1 independent rap […]

Not sure how accurate these figures are, but according to Billboard‘s annual Maximum Exposure list, if you wanna make it in this business, the Double R’s one of the places to be. The other two sites include Eskay and Q‘s hubs. Bullshit with the ‘net if you want, muthafuckas.

[vodpod id=Video.4526748&w=425&h=350&fv=] Khaled’s episode three allows us to tag along with the DJ during the shoot of “Aston Martin Music” and some lab time with Cool & Dre. We The Best Forever coming soon. os Previously: Ep. 2

It’s a white man’z world and Birdman and Mack Maine are taking it a step further with the release of a new mixtape entitled, White Boyz. Karen Civil says the project will be released on Halloween and hosted by DJ Scoob Doo and DJ Khaled. Spooky!

Ok here we go. Sorry summer, Rap Radar Presents: The Mixtape Of The Year is now droppin’ on Nov 16 and here’s the first offering. If you still don’t believe Joell is a lyrical monster, just witness the carnage here. Lord have mercy! Young MCs take notes. And oh yeah, a no DJ song? Fuck that I got two DJs on the track. The best in the biz, Green Lantern and DJ Drama. It’s gonna be a hot Fall. Ha! […]

Two weeks after opening for Jay-Z and Eminem at Yankee Stadium, Jermaine kicks off his 35-city tour this Friday. This weekend though, he’ll be performing in Atlanta during the taping of the BET Hip Hop Awards. The ceremony airs on October 12th. Find out when Mr. Cole blows up in your area after the jump.

On Saturday, Lil’ Kim opened up shop in Charlotte, North Carolina for her new venture, Salon SeSwa. To celebrate the ribbon cutting was actress Megan Good, local officials, and Sound Savy. Eventually, Kimberly plans to bring her business to Atlanta and New York. Respect her mind and grind.

[vodpod id=Video.4525635&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D576605%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A576605] Not only does Lil Wayne celebrates his 28th birthday today, but it also marks the release of his new album, I Am Not A Human Being. Although Weezy has only 39 days left til his release from Rikers Island, Birdman spoke to 1515 on Junior’s born day and new project. Sidebar: Lil Wayne In Def Jam Rapstar Billboards

Two weeks after Nick hit Em with a low blow, he says he’s ready throw on the gloves inside the squared circle. Oy vey! Nick has even created a Facebook page for promotion. Let’s get ready to rumble?!

A couple weeks ago, Trey Songz stopped by The Morning After With Angela Yee to promote his chart topper, Passion, Pain, & Pleasure. While discussing his first week sales, Trigga recognized his labelmate Wiz Khalifa’s steady grind.