[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”maino_pt_1″] Before Maino releases his new mixtape The Art Of War tomorrow, here’s the first installment of his viral musical inspired by his debut album, …If Tomorrow Comes. The clip also features the official video for “Gangsta” co-starring B.G.

Today begins the jury selection in the drug case against reggae star, Buju Banton. Last December, Banton and two others were arrested for allegedly purchasing over five kilos of cocaine from a DEA informant. The two associates have agreed with prosecutors to testify against Banton, who faces a life sentence if convicted. Lawdamercy. nytimes Sidebar: Bounty Killer Arrested For Domestic Violence

Got a big meeting wit this company right now this is #epic Last month, Raekwon visited Mark Zuckerberg’s billion dollar plantation in Northern California. No word as to what the meeting entailed, but the writing’s on the wall. 57thave Previously: Kanye Debuts New Songs For Facebook

We follow Nipsey to the lab as he adds some visuals to his J.U.S.T.I.C.E League-produced track. Everybody wants the fame. Right Chris? wshh

In the latest issue of Rolling Stone, Aubrey revealed that he visited the guitar legend’s gravesite during his tour stop in Seattle. Well here is the Kodak moment during the visit. Rock in peace Jimi.  More pics after the jump. ovo

Two weeks after NY’s store shut its doors, L.A.’s location closed up shop. On hand were Xzibit, Dogg Pound, Dilated Peoples, Alchemist, Evidence, Ras Kass, MC Eiht and more. West West y’all. sptv

After hearing this, we’re glad Autumn is almost here. According to DJ Ill Will, this is off Baby and Mack’s upcoming mixtape. Hopefully, that project is nothing like this. yk2 via ymhq

Before DMX ended his show with a prayer two weekends ago in Oxnard, CA, he treated clubgoers with a new track produced by Swizz Beatz at Club Zen. Get your money up. 57

Looks like 93.5 KDAY’s Fresh Fest brought out the entire West Coast at the Nokia Theater last night. Before the concert’s headliner Cube ran through some oldies, the previous acts did their thing including Tha Dogg Pound, Warren G. and DJ Quik. If you missed it, we got you after the jump. 57 Sidebar: Ice Cube Interview Backstage

Q-Tip the producer is back and he’s keeping busy too. Last night, the Hennessy Artistry event kicked-off in the Chi and here Tip, Black Thought along with the Roots cover N.W.A’s classic, “Straight Outta Compton”. The event also featured Curren$y, Kid Sister, D-Nice and special guest, Erykah Badu. fsd Sidebar: ?uestlove Interview With GoWhereHipHop