Despite the rain, fans packed S.O.B.’s last night to see J.Cole hit the stage for the first time. After finishing his set, Cole gave an encore performance of his street single, “Who Dat” produced by Elite. Prior to that, he premiered some verses. Check ’em out after the jump.

The hottest in the hood just got upgraded with help from the trio from YO. Ill would be an understatement here. TMInc. x HITH

Hey ladies with the serious shoes, Maino has a track for you. Splash

Yesterday, Jae Millz’ gripes over the selection of XXL‘s Freshmen class caused a firestorm on the ‘Net. Today, Jermaine responded in a sit-down with Mikey Fresh, and says Millz is entitled to his own opinion, but knows where he stands. However, below his classmate, Nipsey wasn’t so kind. YK2 Update: Gangsta Gibbs chimes in too.

Get your lean on with Crooked I’s latest offering going in over a classic from the People’s Champ. Love is love to the O.G.s from the new West. There’s one West.

Yesterday, RZA phoned into Sirius/XM radio during Ghost’s guest appearance on DJ Envy and DJ Self’s show. The Wu-Tang producer showed support for Wu-Massacre, talks about his current projects and shares his thoughts on Hip-Hop today. Best of Both Offices

Bobby Ray and Chuck Hamilton reunite for the first time since their XXL cover for this new ditty. This is one of three tracks the pair recorded last month in Atlanta.

Joe Budden does the unthinkable over Alicia’s beautiful ballad. Wait, is that a Ricky Martin stab? That’s right, this is marked for freshness.

Tonight it’s going down—basement. For the first time, J.Cole will perform at S.O.B.’s before a sold out crowd. He says the building holds a special place in his heart after watching Kanye perform there for the first time in 2003. Mo’ clips on the way.

James Todd Smith will appear on McCain’s old partner’s new TV show this Thursday at 10 on Nas’ favorite network. C’mon, Uncle L. Oh well, guess he always was a true Black Republican. Huffington Post