NPR got a hold of Lauryn Hill for their “50 Greatest Voices series.” The full interview is set to broadcast at 7 PM. In this clip, L-Boogie explains how she balances singing with rapping. okp

Read her lips—or tweet rather. According to Nicki, she wasn’t lip-syncing during her performance last night at the BET Awards. Apparently, her mic didn’t sound nice. Roger that?

Following the BET Awards last night, the network premiered Trey Songz’s reality show My Moment. The show revolves around his experiences during Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 tour. Second part after the jump.

Yesterday, the Mighty Mos headlined the annual Brooklyn Afro-Punk Festival. Up top, Mos recites “Umi Says” and “Travellin’ Man”. More from his set after the jump. Where Brooklyn at?!

Nas isn’t the only rapper with a book of rhymes. This summer, Joe Budden plans to release a product based on his lyrics. According to an online description: The limited edition lyric book that gives fans a closer look at his personality and his songwriting methods. Handwritten lyrics of Joe’s hit songs will make this a must have for any Joe Budden fan. Only 300 copies will be printed and will retail for $30. The book goes on sale August […]

[vodpod id=Video.3923107&w=425&h=350&fv=embedCode%3DNpb2xlMTpynOf49w_DSkKpl5ocX9wgOC] A month ago, photos surfaced of Jim in the classroom. Now, the NY Daily News has footage of Capo conducting his Music Business 101 course at the Grand Street Campus High School in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Class is in session.

With all the behind the scenes footage, it seems that this snuck by us. Premiered on MTV Jams this past weekend, here’s Khaled’s latest feature co-starring the usual suspects. Victory is sweet. heads up: 57 ave

Courtesy of DJ Booth, comes the latest mixtape from Cali spitta, Ab-Soul. Download here. Tracklist below.

In the wake of Jamaican drug lord, Christopher “Dudus” Coke’s arrest, Pusha pens a verse over Diddy’s “Angels.” Dearly beloved, this is coke rap. kc

“Hate is for suckas. And you know who I’m talking to, you hatin’ ass crab.” Over the last couple of weeks, Diddy’s been on 50 Cent’s shit list. He called him a blood sucker on the radio and took a shot at him while performing at the House of Blues in Boston. Apparently, Puff isn’t taking it lightly and during BET’s post award show, he fired back. Too bad the bullets ain’t got no name. yaf