Rich Boy shed some light with XXL about the title of his sophomore album, Resurrected In Diamonds and its lingering release. XXLMag.com: Is there a name for the album yet? Rich Boy: It’s called Resurrected in Diamonds cause it’s like you know, Africans were rich in Africa. They had diamonds, gold, and all that shit, so we lost the ball when we were put into slavery. But now you see niggas gettin’ it back, like diamonds and shit rollin’ wit […]

This joint’s a lil, uh, spaced out. Nonetheless, Yelawolf attempts to take Grade A Muzik’s production to greater heights. Yela’s Trunk Muzik: 0-60 is coming this fall, y’all. karencivil

Foxy Brown was allegedly involved in a brawl yesterday in the lobby of a high-rise on 43rd St in New York City. According to TMZ, the rapper took on all challengers including her manager. Supposedly, it took 10 people to break up the melee. By the time police arrived, Fox trotted from the scene. Just last week, Fox was arrested after a run-in with her neighbor. necole bitchie

[vodpod id=Video.4127667&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D546883%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A546883] Apparently, Rick Ross has been in Wiz’s ear about signing him to his Maybach Music label. In this portion of MTV’s RapFix Live, Rozay makes a public plea. So what’s it going to be Wiz, deal or no deal? “You know, Wiz, what’s happening, this is the Boss, Ricky Ross, Teflon Don. You know we spoke of this in the last week or two, but my question is even more personal that I’d love to ask you right […]

Simon says get the fuck up and pay attention. In this portion of How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC, Pharoahe Monch shares his writing process behind the 1999 hit. Now girls, rub on your titties. Yeeah!

[vodpod id=Video.4128693&w=425&h=350&fv=] 50 continued his promo rounds for his new movie Twelve and appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. He spoke on his role and his eagerness to work with director Joel Schumacher. Movie hits theaters August 6th.

Kendrick reps for his city and homies on this new track. Even without a co-sign from Kanye, this is good music.

Jay-Z’s got Obama on the text, but Obama’s got Jay-Z in his ears. Yesterday on The View, when President Barack Obama was asked about the music in his iPod, Hov was the first artist mentioned followed by Frank Sinatra and Maria Callas. Eclectic taste. Maybe next time, he’ll quote one of Jigga’s lyrics or mention his favorite song.

Crown Royal isn’t only a smooth whiskey, but it’s also the title of Pastor Troy and DJ Scream’s new mixtape. Drink to that. Download it at live mixtapes and peep the tracklist below.

[vodpod id=Video.4126672&w=425&h=350&fv=contentId%3D072710.torre_tyson%26amp%3Bcontext%3Dstoryembed_4_1%26amp%3BdomId%3Dcvp_1%26amp%3Bw%3D400%26amp%3Bh%3D225] Mike Tyson gave a candid interview for Sports Illustrated‘s annual, Where Are They Now issue. The magazine’s on newsstands now, but SI already threw up a couple excerpts. Read a couple below. SI: I imagine you have a few stories from your days as a junkie. Mike Tyson: Listen: I was in St. Tropez, in the South of France. In Ibiza, Spain. I was in Monte Carlo. I was in the Ukraine, Russia, all those places, for three […]