The powerful music lives on. Although the Dip Set reunion didn’t go as planned at Summer Jam last week, Jimmy, Killa, Juelz, and Freeky laced up their Timbs and threw on their hard hats for a video shoot in Brooklyn yesterday. No word on what it is for, but it’s coming. miss info

Marshall’s Recovery goes down June 22 and here are the liner notes. [Your name here]. A few more scans from the booklet after the jump. shady spot

Seems as if Kanye isn’t waiting for the BET Awards to make a triumphant return. Last night at the Isle of Wright Festival in the UK, Yeezy joined Jigga Man for “Run This Town”. Hopefully, better footage emerges soon. sean UPDATE: TS comes through with better footage.

[vodpod id=Video.3818509&w=425&h=350&fv=] Eminem discusses his history as a Detroit battle vet and what he wants to EmSee out of the series Red Bull is sponsoring this summer on The Road to 8 Mile. Stick with Rap Radar for details on when, where and how you can get involved and/or come witness this epic new clash of battle rappers. There can only be one!

Just when you thought it was over, think again. M-1 and stic.man get theirs to Drizzy’s beat in preparation for their June 22nd mixtape release, Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz. Fist pump to that. yk2

A few days ago, Marshall took to the stage for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Above, he performs Recovery‘s “Not Afraid”, while below he recites “Stan” and his verse from “Forever”. June 22 is almost here. amajanese

During the annual four-day festival in Tennessee, Mr. Folarin premieres a new track “Black & Gold”, which he says to expect to drop in a month or so. Below he summons the crowd to throw their diamonds up for a pic in honor of Jay and segues into “Run This Town”. paul farber

Cudder was charged with felony criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substance earlier today in NYC. According to the Daily News Cudi went into a druken rage inside a woman’s apartment where he broke her door hinges and cell phone. So much for the pursuit of happiness.

The artist formerly known as Killer Mike hijacks Banks’ “Beamer, Benz Or Bentley” and bodies it along with adlibs from TIP. Ride out. yk2

Snoop Dogg and Kurupt are two of the biggest Laker fans around. And although the team lost to the Celtics last night, that isn’t stopping them for rooting for the home team on this new track. Lake Show in six. Any takers?