[vodpod id=Video.3561238&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1638228%2526vid%253D514326%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A514326] Da Snowman explains to MTV the reasoning behind his depiction of Malcolm X on the cover of his new mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. “I know a lot of cats are trippin’ off the cover,” Young said. “I tell ’em like this: You had Martin Luther King, you had Malcolm X. One thing I respected about Malcolm X is that he believed in what he believed in. He died believing in it. That’s how I am. I would […]

[vodpod id=Video.3561301&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D276917049661278720%2526tile%253D2%2526reportDartNValue%253Dnewsblackrobextendedexclusiveinterview050510%2526reportDartSubValue%253Dvideohub%2526reportDartZone%253Dvideo%2526reportPropSubSection%253Dnews%2526reportPropSeason%253D_brief%2526reportPropPageName%253Dnews__black_rob_extended_exclusive_interview__050510] Black Rob continued his conversation with BET. He says that he plans to get his life together and wants to focus on creating new material. Previously: Black Rob Post Prison Interview

[vodpod id=Video.3561208&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D514323%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A514323] On location of Big Boi’s new video, “Shutterbug” the rapper spoke to MTV on the concept of the visual’s treatment and the importance of capturing the moments. Remember, pictures last longer. “It’s basically a cut that’s all about capturing the moment, whether it be your kid’s first steps or you got a Polaroid and you with your lady somewhere. “It’s about capturing the moment and getting them good times. When you look at certain photos, it takes you back […]

Karen got wind of some more flicks of Jim Jones schooling the youth during his music business 101 course. Hats off to Capo for sharing his knowledge of the game. What have you done lately? More flicks after the jump. Previously: Jim Jones Teaching Photos

Gizzle dished out a sample of this back in March. But earlier today, he released the whole kit and caboodle on his Twitter page.

Rap’s top cop channels his mafioso persona again on this new freestyle named after his forthcoming album and movie. RTNY

After much anticipation, Young Jeezy finally dropped his follow up mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. One of the standout cuts is his collaboration with the Clipse on the song “Ill’in”. On it, Pusha T threw this line aimed at Jay-Z. “Tell Hova don’t pass the crown so soon, Unless he got a crown for every writer in the room/There’s too many spirits on these ghostwritten tunes, So you can’t crown the heir until you séance the room.” In turn, Pusha […]

After serving six months at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Reps for Gucci Mane have confirmed to Rap Radar that the rapper will be released next Wednesday (May 12th). La Flare was arrested and sentenced to 12 months behind bars last November on a probation violation. But even Gucci’s absence, he maintained his relevancy. Last month, saw the release of his street album, Burrprint 2 HD. More recently, he formed a new label and is scheduled to perform for […]

Less than 24 hours after sending out a request for the title of his new song, Busta has selected a name. Please believe he’s taking 700% of the credit too. O.K. CONGRATULATIONS 2 THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FRM THE TWITTER FAM…IT’S UNANIMOUS THE “IRON MAN” SONG IS NOW CALLED “STOP THE PARTY” AKA S.T.P. 4 SHORT!!!#LET’S GOOOOOOOOOO MOVIE TIME!!!

Last Sunday, John Austin IV performed one of my favorite remixes of all-time at a Bike Day LA event in Hollywood. Pardon his on stage laziness ’cause this song still knocks. Diamond D on the track! The kids don’t know. T.R.O.Y.