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

Weezy gave another update from Rikers Island and thanked his fans for their support during his year long bid. He also commended Nicki Minaj and Drake for their wins last night at the BET Awards. I hope everyone’s summer has been going well doing whatever it is you like to do. On my end, I’m alive, breathing and blessed. You already know how I’m passing the time – reading and working out.  I know I say it every letter, but […]

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”ludadj”] The last performance of the night came from Ludacris and Nicki Lip-Sync. Then with Motley Cru’s Tommy Lee on drums, DJ Khaled brought out his remix All-Stars for “All I Do Is Win”. Party’s over.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”prince-4″] Following tributes by Janelle Monae, Alicia Keys, and Patti Labelle, the androgynous one was awarded BET’s Lifetime Achievement award. Game. Blouses.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”drakejeezyperformance”] Here’s a two for one. Although Alicia Keys was in the building, Drake performed “Fireworks” by himself. He then led into “Over” and let Young Jeezy take the reigns with “Lose My Mind” before segueing to the new remix. CDQ below. “Lose My Mind (Remix)”