Here’s the artwork that omitted Cudi from joining the Grammy Family. YN gives it a thumbs down, but he’s yellow bellied. I dig it. Aesthetically, the style is reminiscent of Rockwell. Below is what you get when you cop the DVD deluxe edition. Man On The Moon: The End Of Day in stores September 15th.

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Looks like Trey’s playing for keeps with this one. Check out the making of “Successful” featuring Drake. Ah Trey, I fuckin’ feel ya. (pause)

Props: X

Mr. Thanksgiving finally comes through. Ready? 1-2-3. Killa! Download here. Tracklist after the jump.

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Although the video premiered last week, here’s a behind the scene look at it. Below, HHNM snagged the artwork for Boosie’s album dropping September 15th. Get cha ya ass off that computer and buy the shit up off the shelf.

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Outta the way Slaughterhouse, there’s a new quartet in town. Check out Nike’s latest commercial featuring NBA players Kevin Durant, Rashard Lewis, Mo Williams, and Andre Igudoloa. At the 2:10 mark, DJ Quik makes a, well, quick cameo Correction, Quik does make several appearances. The 2:10 mark is the most prominent. Can I live?! *flips bird* Ha!

Post: Huff Post 

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On a serious note, the Associated Press reports that C-Murder was found guilty today of second degree murder in the 2002 shooting of a 16-year-old inside a Lousiana nightclub. The verdict came after further deliberations on a questionable vote. Murder faces LIFE in prison. 

Update: The case is still open?

Update2: Nope he’s guilty again.

Another day. Another freestyle from Jay Rock. Who’s this Ab-Soul guy? He straight 187’s this. Lawd have mercy.

{mp3}madnitory freestyle{/mp3}

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The pride of Memphis, TN goes hunting for PYT’s in his latest visual. Look no further Gotti, match.com is your friend.

“Spitting like A.R. for Rap Radar/ Tell them haters, keep me off your fucking gaydar”

Wise words from a decent man. Check out this week’s freestyle from young Gunz. Busta ain’t the only one back on his bullshit.

{mp3}back on my bs freestyle{/mp3} 

 Just is the best!

Shock headline above. The real deal is that my buddy Justin usually stays up all night at Baseline Studios and makes beats to the point of exhaustion. Delirious this morning, he created two free beats that he sent through Twitter to his fanatic stans who have MC dreams. This one’s my pick, produced by Just and he spits on it too.

I’m tellin’ you I hear the foundation of a Last Train To Paris song here. Get Sean on the phone!

{mp3}freebeat2{/mp3} 

Link for you!

Spotted: The other Rap Up

Sidebar: Hey “Kingdom Come” started as a joke. Ask Ahmir.

Sidebar 2: Someone tell the Penguin that jacket ain’t politically correct. Argh! 

Sidebar 3: “Jay-Z bought me these jeans”. *dead*