With Guru undergoing surgery today after suffering a heart attack this past weekend, Shade 45’s DJ Wonder constructed this tribute mix. Download it here. Tracklist on the other side.

While in the A, I hit up Antwan’s legendary stu to hear the current version of Sir Lucious Left Foot. Let me tell you after 3 years of hard work and label politrix, he’s got some funky shit. It’s a wild ride. I hope you get the pleasure to hear it soon. And you will, if Boi’s off-the-record plans hold true. Above, a brief lil convo exchange between two OG’s (Old Official G’s). Stay tuned and you might be able […]

For those who still don’t know: Jeezy’s BP3 set is sandwiched between two of Hova’s. Here are both the bookends. The only times when Jigga Man and Da Snowman share the same stage. Pardon, I need a “Put On” pairing at the Garden.

Peace to the NMC’s secret weapon who thankfully found the time to painstakingly put together the tracks behind the hottest hip-hop/R&B joints out right now. No DJ. No vocals. Ride out with the links and tracklists after the jump. Wanna-be MCs please come in peace.

Damn, my homie Dram goes hard with the guest bookings to keep his radio conglomerate strong. Hours before we linked up in the A, he chopped it up with Mike Vick. Do your thing, dawg. Oops my bad! Two more clips after the jump.

Sean “The Pen” Garrett gave MTV the heads up last week that Nicki’s first single was on the way. Today, Nicki spilled the beans to Rap-Up on the name of her lead-off track. “The first single is called ‘Massive Attack.’ Sean Garrett produced that. It’ll be out very soon. I don’t have an exact date, but it will drop right on time…We’re actually shooting the video within a week. I can’t wait for you guys to see it.“

Bad news keeps coming in for Nas. Last week, he was ordered to pay ex-wife Kelis $200k in child support, now a 2009 $2.5 million tax lien has increased to $3.3 million. Allegedly, Nas pocketed $50k from his performance at Sundance, but blew the dough before his departure. Money is a bitch, ain’t it? VIBE Via AHH Sidebar: TMZ reports Esco is trying to reconcile with his ex.

Wiz made his way to Fort Wayne, IN last Saturday as part of his Deal Or No Deal tour and performed “Say Yeah”. Yeah! Smallz

Class is in session. XXL‘s doubling the ante with a Freshmen 10 mixtape dropping next Monday along with a concert at the end of the month. The issue hits newsstands March 16th. Bonus: Freshmen stats

Who isn’t rapping these days? Not even Tricky Stewart and The-Dream could save this one. Bank’s closed, Ci-Ci. YK2