[vodpod id=Video.3705986&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1639967%2526vid%253D520163%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A520163] T.I. tells MTV that during his time in prison, Eminem’s words of encouragement helped him get through his bid. “Em personally reached out to me, and we been speaking ever since, especially since I went through my situation [with having to go to prison]. [He would] just kinda remind me that ‘I’ve been through dark period in my life too. You’re gonna make it. You’re one of the ones we need, so you’re gonna make it. Stand tall […]

Red Cafe’s leaving no witnesses behind, but he is dropping off his new mixtape. Download here. Back cover below. yk2 Previously: Red Cafe Explains Mixtape Title

Talk about consistency. Here’s three more freebies courtesy of M-EZ.  You’re all welcome. “Cold Blood” “Super High” “They Want It” Previously: Memphis Bleek “Not Afraid”

If it don’t make that money, than it don’t make sense. Produced by Boi-1da, Albert Anastasia EP drops Thursday at noon. Tracklist after the jump. nr

[vodpod id=Video.3703655&w=425&h=350&fv=] Before their show at the Fillmore, Talib and Hi-Tek made their way over to Amoeba Records for their in-store performance and one of the cuts was track number eleven off Revolutions Per Minute. Golden. always hustle

“I love Nicki Minaj/ I told her I’d admit it/ I hope one day we get married just to say we fucking did it/ And girl I’m fucking serious I’m with it if you with it/ Cause your verses turn me on and your pants are mighty fitted/uh, damn/ I think you caught me in a moment.” Drake ain’t lie. Issue on newsstands soon. vibe

[vodpod id=Video.3702297&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1639967%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideolist%253Amtv.com%253A1639967] Out of the 80 songs T.I.’s recorded, all won’t make his album, King Uncaged. In the clip of above, he tells 1515, that a new collaboration with Eminem is in the works. Another touchdown? “It’s in the making. It just hasn’t been recorded yet. The song has been picked out and it’s been agreed for us to do it. We’re thinking a song that can definitely make its way to the club.”

Wyclef was bestowed with a honorary doctorate this past Sunday at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Following his commencement speech Wyclef Dr. Jean was also presented with a $9,500 check for his Yele Haiti foundation. He told the graduating class: “Create a vision based on your specific gifts, talents and tools. There is greatness in simply being you and using your skill to do something with your vision — and to put your personal plan in motion.” Last September, […]

Rae informed us about this track when he screwed up the title with this. Now that everything’s in order, here’s a new track off Brinks Boyz Volume 2: We Stayin’. Alphabet soup: Hmm mmm, good for the soul. xxl

Above is Styles’ promotional flyer for his upcoming novel, Invincible which drops June 1st. Below he does his one two thing over Bobby’s Ray’s chart topper. os