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 […]

Patience is a virtue and Juelz explains to WV Soul Magazine why we still haven’t seen some of his projects like his Reagan Era mixtape nor the “Home Run” video with Lil Wayne. Ay! Let’s go Santana. 57 ave Sidebar: Jada Talks Producers on Top Five Dead Or Alive LP With WV Soul Magazine.

Finally! The amazing collaboration off Bun B’s new album is here. There is a God! I can sleep tonight. UPDATE: At the 1:48 mark, Bun explains the origins of Pac and Pimp’s vocals.

Here is the artwork for Usher’s Raymond v Raymond Deluxe Edition. The double-disc project drops the same day as his Versus EP. Usher mania on August 24th. Tracklist after the jump. hhnm

Pardon the turrible footage. Hey N.O.R.E. lay off the extra zoom! Anyways, Victor takes us through the streets of Lefrak City, Queens as he plugs his first single “Nutcracker” and his solo album, Super Thug. What What! 57th ave

Continuing his conversation with Sean C & LV, Ski Beatz says he wasn’t satisfied with the “Dead Presidents” beat until he threw in the Nas sample. Ski also reflects on creating “Streets Is Watching” and that Jay had him tease B.I.G. by playing the beat.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”eminem_bts_album_cover”] It’s so cold in the D! Here’s footage on the set from Eminem’s cover shoot for Recovery. From Detroit’s Hart Plaza, Em explains the concept behind his “glass box” album cover.

Man, B.o.B.’s getting more sneaker endorsements than your favorite athlete. This time around, he’s stepping with Adidas in their new ad campaign. The boys from Hollis would be proud.