[vodpod id=Video.4202821&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D549882%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A549882] Kanye West is an artist in every sense of the word. 1515 dug in their archives and found footage of Ye displaying his artwork to Sway. Included in his collection is a self portrait, a burning cigarette and drinking glass. Yeezy isn’t the only producer with an artistic palette. Havoc and Swizz Beatz are both known for channeling their inner Rockwells. That’s an ill draw.

Tone of the Trackmasters isn’t only a producer, but he’s also founder of the Staten Island Hurricanes youth football league. He spared some time from the gridiron and spoke with the NY Daily News on some of his biggest hits. Michael Jackson featuring Jay-Z – “You Rock My World (Remix)” “That was the only time I ever met Michael. We had Jay-Z come down and listen to the record. He loved it, but Jay wanted a favor. He said, ‘Okay, […]

After the original, it’s probably this. Kalenna was featured previously, but now Dawn and Diddy attempt to turn nothin’ into somethin’. nav

Tickets to Joe Budden’s show tonight at S.O.B.’s are sold out. But if you missed out have no fear the Double R is here. We got a pair for you and guest. The first one to email [email protected] with your full name wins. NY area residents only. UPDATE: You took too long! See ya at the show, John!

[vodpod id=Video.4201968&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1645250%2526vid%253D551325%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A551325] Besides doing his thing on camera, actor Idris Elba’s a heck of a DJ. He spun at Dream’s listening session back in June and was pretty impressive. Anyway, he tells 1515 that he wants to release a mixtape in conjunction with the film, Takers. “Takers mixtape; the film comes out on the 27th. I’m gonna put the tape out the same day as the film. I’m gonna get superstar records on there, some exclusives,” Elba continued. “But I’m […]

While on the red carpet for the premiere of Lottery Ticket, Bow Wow reveals that he’s enlisted Kiss to executive produce his next album. Hmm, Jada and Bow Weezy? rtny

Last month, The Water flooded Tech N9ne’s hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. During his set, he performed several underground hits and his latest single “Bitch” off Revenue Retrievin’. Nigga, don’t act like one. pyramidtv

Critics? Fuck ’em. Playboy Tre keeps his head to the sky and comes through with a track that everyone should care about. Hurry up, The Last Call is coming soon. b rich

9th Wonder and David Banner finally announced November 9th as the release for their joint album, Death Of A Pop Star. The project’s next single will feature Ludacris on a song entitled, “Be With You.” Will you be there? xxl

Mannie and Mystikal were spotted on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans yesterday and invited the rapper into his car to play some beats. Last month, the rapper mentioned Fresh as one of the beat makers on his next album. Sounds like something to look forward too. yk2 via baller’s eve