Above, the artist formerly known as Killer Mike speaks on the passing of Guru, which later escalated into him doing a freestyle over the “Mass Appeal” instrumental. Click away! Maurice Garland

No, your ears are not fooling you. It appears that Maino had his hands on Boi-1da’s beat first for his sophomore album, The Day After Tomorrow. But instead, it ended up as Eminem’s single, which dropped earlier today. Don’t know the reasoning, but the whole thing kinda makes ya boy wonder. Lowkey

[vodpod id=Video.3517417&w=425&h=350&fv=videoid%3D81692635001%26codever%3D1%26publisherid%3D1612833736%26playerid%3D10032373001%26stillurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fpdl%252Estream%252Eaol%252Ecom%252Faol%252Fbrightcove%252Fus%252Fmusic%252Fboombox%252F2010%252Fbehindthevideo%255Fthedreamboombox%255Fvideo%255Fstill%255F480%252Ejpg] A few weeks ago, the BoomBox caught up with The-Dream as he talks about his remix with Luda while shooting the visual for the collab in Brooklyn. Conjure in full effect.

Earlier this month, Lupe announced the formation of the All City Chess Club. The crew consists of: Asher Roth, B.o.B., The Cool Kids, Charles Hamilton, Blu, Diggy, Wale, J.Cole and Lupe himself. This afternoon on Hip Hop Nation, Lu explained how the clique came together, fearing Blu, and the “Beaming” remix. Sean via UMD

[vodpod id=Video.3517123&w=425&h=350&fv=] This looks like a scene from one of those horror films. You know, those ones where zombies ambush their victims’ vehicles? Anyway, out in West Africa, Akon’s security captures natives going apeshit for the singer. I’m sure Scooter Braun would’ve sent a text out for this. KC

As part of the Live Earth For Water event at Prospect Park in Brooklyn last week, John Legend and The Roots cover Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes’ classic. As we previously reported, the band is producing John’s entire album Wake Up. HHNM

YRB paints a new picture of Dame Dash in their Spring 2010 issue. In the excerpt below, Dame speaks on his pursuit of happiness and his distaste for Rocawear clothing. There is no business model for this. I don’t have no business plan. For once I’m really going by what I really love. Like, I did all of that shit, and it doesn’t work out to being happy. It works out to making money, but not as much money as […]

[vodpod id=Video.3516566&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D511038%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A511038] On the set of “Super High”, Rick Ross explains to 1515 the reasoning behind hiring Diddy as his manager and what he’s got planned next. “I expressed my interest in developing and designing my own clothing label,” Ricky Rosé said. “I expressed interest in branching off into liquor endorsements, book deals. I’ve yet to headline my own major tour yet, which I’ve never had a problem with, because I love the intimacy of clubs. I love when I […]

Yesterday in Atlanta, Big Boi shot the video for his first single, “Shutterbug” off his upcoming album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty . Antwan brought out the caddy, the band and as always the eye-candies, so we can expect something pretty dope and fresh coming soon. Album drops July 6th. DGB

Since Mystikal’s release, we only heard a verse off his feature collab with Lloyd, but for The Man Right Chea’s official first song, he recruits his fellow former No Limit soldier, Fiend. Hey, if you don’t like it, I’ont care. Dirty Glove Bastards