K.R.I.T. has to be the last rapper to spit over Jay Elect’s instrumental. But unlike many of the others that came before him, he does the beat some justice. Exhibit it for yourself.

During Diddy’s European press run last week, he told Tim Westwood that he planned on renaming his crew, the Supreme Team. Well, as of today, the outfit are going by a new moniker. Take it away Puff… Anyone wanna be Christian Laettner?

Marsha premiered a lil’ of this during her gig at S.O.B.’s a few weeks ago. Here’s how it sounds the way she intended. Late Nights, Early Mornings coming soon. hhnm via bossip

Guccimania continues with the latest leak off his new mixtape Mr. Zone 6. Of course, any track La Flare does is far from normal. Rememburrr, it drops tomorrow. Previously: “Georgia’s Most Wanted”

Eminem and Red Bull’s EmSee battle competition kicks off next Monday (June 21) at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Showtime’s at 9 P.M. and is hosted by Shade 45’s Angela Yee. There will also be a special performance by Slaughterhouse. Afterward, the series heads West to the Bay Area. Peep the dates below. San Francisco: July 16 Philadelphia: July 20 Orlando: July 29 Atlanta: August 3 Greensboro: August 5 Houston: August 12 The winner of each location will […]

Last month, Nas and Kelis finally called it quits after seven years of holy matrimony. Earlier this week, the singer spoke with Perez Hilton and said that she and Nas are on friendly terms—sometimes. Tell it to the judge, sister.

How cool is this? Yesterday at the Midland Theater in Kansas City, MO, Kweli and Tek’s sons perform their pops’ classic track “The Blast”. And just for old time’s sake, let’s take ’em back.

Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The L.A. native was discovered by Eazy-E and will be the fourth hip-hop act to receive the honor. Diddy was immortilized two years ago. No date as to when the ceremony will take place.

It was an ugly one but the Lakers prevailed over the Celtics 83-79 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Kobe was off but Gasol and Ron-Ron weren’t. Score another one for Queens! Anyways, if you missed it, Twitter was on fire last night as it seemed the whole Hip Hop Nation was on there sharing their thoughts. Here’s a recap.

Next Monday, Jay had planned to perform on top of the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee during his taping of the Late Show with David Letterman. But the NY Post says that due to the chaos this past Tuesday, Mayor Bloomberg cancelled the mini-concert. “Thanks” Drake!