To commemorate 2Pac’s 39th birthday yesterday, Rick Ross, Bun B, Gorilla Zoe, Roscoe Dash and Waka Flocka performed at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center Of The Arts in Atlanta. Pour out a lil’ liquor and check out the performances above. exclusive access

Camouflage Summer continues to heat the ‘net as Capone-N-Noreaga get in touch with their feelings. Nothing more. The War Report 2 drops July 13th. xxl Previously: “Animal Kill” l “Let’s Get Money” Sidebar: A behind the scenes look at War Report 2‘s next video. [vodpod id=Video.3850767&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Out in Medina last night, Lupe surprised the crowd during N.E.R.D.’s gig at the Brooklyn Bowl. Above, they rock out to “Everyone Nose (Remix)” live. R.I.P. CRS. lupe.n.d.

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A few days ago, The New York Times released a portion of their interview with Eminem from this Sunday’s magazine. In the excerpt below, Em comments on his Artist of The Decade Award and explains why he doesn’t like to tour. Billboard magazine has ranked you as the best-selling artist of the past decade.What do you do with all your money? Save it. I save a lot of money by not buying drugs anymore. I invest. I always try to […]

In the June 28 issue of People magazine, Drizzy is featured as the Breakout New Artist and reveals his top five Hip-Hop artists. Jadakiss probably won’t take that lightly. Ha! atf

The last time J.Cole rocked “Who Dat” in New York was when he debuted it at S.O.B.’s three months ago. Ahh, memories. As many saw on last night’s stream, Cole performed this (and other tracks) before a packed house at his “secret show” at the 40/40 sports bar. Funny enough, the venue’s the same place Jermaine attempted to pass his beat CD to Jay-Z four years ago. Unfortunately Jigga wasn’t in the building, but John Mayer was: For others though, […]

Once again, Mr. X to tha Z delivers another eye-catching motion picture. This time it’s over his Scoop DeVille produced track. MMX shaping up to be delicate on the ears. Previously: “Phenom”

Even with Killa and 40’s lingo added, this one’s still hard to decipher. So much for a verbal intercourse.

The folks at Def Jam say this is Shyne’s official street single. Is you rollin’? After the jump are his handwritten lyrics for the hearing impaired.