If you’re looking for Mr. Shakur, click here. In the inaugural issue, renowned photographers recount the stories behind some of the rap game’s most iconic images. Make your coffee table proud and cop an issue. RESPECT‘s on newsstands now.

This afternoon, Rihanna gave her second interview since her attack with Alexa Chung. You know, the unfunny Brit on MTV. Anyway, Ri-Ri doesn’t discuss the assault, instead speaks on her new song penned by Ne-Yo called, “Stupid In Love”. Go figure. Fashion talk after the jump.

“You don’t want no incident/ Pay me in increments.” Not one, or two, but three new freestyles from the Ghost. They’re radio friendly, but that’s okay. They all get a pass. “Throw It In The Bag” (Freestyle) “Hustler’s Flow” (Freestyle) “Warm Up” (Freestyle) Again: Splash

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3880126&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night, Sean celebrated his 40th birthday at Quo in NYC. Unfortunately, he couldn’t keep his composure or his trousers. After the cut, peep a performance of  “All About The Benjamins” and “Love Come Down”. WP

Pill’s new mixtape, 4075: The Refill drops next week Tuesday. In the meantime, listen to another leak from it. Are those the angels callin’? EV

The Pyrex King accompanies Algernod and performs “That’s What’s Up” at Tennessee State University. It’s been a long time coming, indeed. Karen Civil

Beyoncé is expected to testify in court next month regarding the rights to her track, “Cater 2 U”. Chicago songwriter Rickey Allen claims he was the original author of the song and even penned the title the same way. Due to scheduling conflicts, the trail is now scheduled for December 10th. Why won’t they just let her Be…. Props: SunTimes

According to VIBE, DMX has backed out from his boxing match scheduled for December 12th. X allegedly wanted fight fixed in his favor. As a result, Coolio gets to test his knuckle game. Too bad his rap career already threw in the towel. Previously: DMX Don’t Want To Fight No More

Sittin’ on ’bout a half a million. Cover two after the jump. XXL

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3876717&w=425&h=350&fv=] Ray J wasn’t the only urban act on channel 5 this morning. Decked in a red and black lumberjack (with the hat to match) Wyclef promotes his new mixtape with DJ Drama and his Western Union sponsored gift cards. If you’re in Times Square at noon, check out the Refugee at the Nokia Theater.