[vodpod id=Video.4082346&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D540803%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A540803] The R.E.D. Album finally drops on August 24, but first, he and DJ Skee plan to release their Cool & Dre produced mixtape, Brake Lights. Chuck and Dre speak on the project’s features. “I got something I did with [Lil] Wayne before he left. I got something with Baby. Always gotta have them a part of anything red. Them my dudes. Waka Flocka came through to jump on the mixtape hook. I got some stuff, man.”He’s got a record […]

[vodpod id=Video.4291931&w=425&h=350&fv=] Career change, Irv? Apparently Gotti’s on assignment for the Lifefiles and conducted an interview with Shyne in Mexico. In the first portion, Po’s asked about his his life behind bars and regained freedom. 57ave

Trae Tha Truth’s third annual Trae Day went down yesterday in H-Town. Once again, Trae gave back to the community with free school supplies and a concert featuring Lupe Fiasco, Young Money, and Gorilla Zoe. That’s hood love. exclusiveaccess

Spitta put on for his city at the Republic in Nawlins for his album release party. Above he performs “Famous,” “Bout It,” “Car Service,” and “Breakfast.” Better jet over to your local Best Buy. Pilot Talk is out now. dgb

[vodpod id=Video.4074669&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D540256%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A540256] Jay Sean and Young Money’s first lady party like there isn’t a tomorrow with Jay Sean’s first single off his next album. Don’t party too hard. Video is coming soon. nav

Preemo doesn’t do too much bloggin’ but he took to his official site yesterday to speak on how Guru’s passing was the inspiration behind Fat Joe’s “I’m Gone”. He also bigs up yours truly and others who paid proper respect to his Gang Starr partner and takes to task those who didn’t pay homage. Sidebar: New Big Shug

Don’t you crazy kids know Scottie doesn’t like any interruptions at his shows. Yesterday at a homecoming show in Ohio, an exuberant concert-goer hopped on stage and disrupted Cudi’s “Pursuit Of Happiness.” Undaunted Mr. G.O.O.D. Music confronted the dude before hoppin’ back on stage to finish the tune. Dedication! Photos of the foolishness after the jump. waterblocknyc x foxxfiles

We’re definitely feeling Jazmine Sullivan’s latest record and just like Joey, Banks hops on the track and holds his own too. H.F.M.2 coming soon. this is 50

At the 5:00 mark of his Jewstream call, Drake hinted that the opening act for his upcoming Fall Tour would be a choice that the rap public would be really happy with. Well, I’m hearing it’s the VA duo who are gonna get the spot. Guess despite Pusha’s solo shine lately, the Brothers Thornton are still thicker than thieves. Ughk!

Crack told me about this new video series he came up with to promote his new CD. Basically, Joe’s got crazy stories and he’s finally willing to share them. Here he recalls a young Notorious MC’s conflict with an enterprising mixtape DJ. Damn, those were the days.