[vodpod id=Video.4260588&w=425&h=350&fv=] Chuck stopped by the XXL headquarters yesterday for the mag’s weekly live chat. Before calling it quits, he spit a freestyle for almost an half hour straight. After the jump, Chuck speaks on his recent mental hospital stay and explains why he’s in a wheel chair. He’s on a roll. “The reason I’m in a wheelchair is because I have sharp pains since I was in the hospital and a lil bit before. I have sharp pains when I’m walking and literally […]

Fred Da Godson recruits Waka and Killa for the remix to his Jay-Z sampled track. Unlike the title suggests, there’s nothing too crazy here. x

Nope, we’re not missing anything. Only nine tracks? Guess it’s quality over quantity. Anyway, here’s what you’ll get when you purchase David Banner and 9th Wonder’s collaborative effort November 9th. 1. Diamonds On My Pinky 2. No Denying (Channel 3) 3. Slow Down 4. Be With You (feat. Ludacris) 5. Stutter (feat. Anthony Hamilton) 6. Hip Hop (feat. Marz) 7. Something Is Wrong (feat. Lisa Ivey) 8. Silly (feat. Erykah Badu) 9. Strange thi

Ms. Keri Baby’s reached her limits. Here’s her first single produced by Timbaland off her upcoming album, No Boys Allowed. Feminists unite! os

Where we going to for breakfast? Although it’s still afternoon, here’s DZA’s latest visual off George Kush Da Button. Remember: Break fast like flap jacks and bacon.

It’s been a long time coming, but Lauryn Hill returned to the Billboard charts for the first time in over a decade. This week, her song “Repercussions” debuted at number 94 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The last time Lauryn appeared on the charts was in 1999 with “Turn Your Lights Down Low”.

Fat Beats announced today that they will close their two remaining stores doors next month. The New York branch will close up shop on September 4 with the L.A. store following suit September 18. During the final weeks, the label will hold blow-out sales and various celebrations. It’s so hard to say goodbye.

[vodpod id=Video.4258173&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D553469%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A553469] Shyne tells 1515 via Skype, that he may release a one off album, entitled The Messiah through Cash Money Records. If all goes according to plan, the project will be released the same day as his Def Jam release, Gangland this December. “I might do that. I’m not sure,” Shyne said about coming with the Cash Money back project. “We’re still finishing the fine points and negotiating that. Maybe I’ll come with something six months later, [maybe] every […]

Nuvo in jail? Ha! Good luck boostin’ that. Capone and Noreaga muse the film Life for their new video directed by Rik Cordero. Unfortunately, Faith doesn’t make an appearance and according to N.O.R.E, this clip wasn’t supposed to see the light of day. People tried to stop this video from coming out, but you know me NORE, I’m a renegade!! This is for the CNN fans. Enjoy! – N.O.R.E. 57thave

Bobby Ray returned to the Fillmore last night in Gotham. The Double R wasn’t around to witness his performance, but here’s some third party footage from the gig.