While in town for the Club Paradise tour, Cole stopped by Bootleg Kev‘s show to discuss his Twitter hiatus, MTV Hottest MC snub, lack of new music and update on the joint project with Kendrick Lamar.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.11411579&w=540&h=350&fv=] The fifth episode opens up with the panel weighing in on Mayweather’s fight entrance and the loss of MCA. Kendrick Lamar recalls signing with Def Jam while Jermaine Dupri and Pharrell talk new projects. Mac Miller joins the show and speaks on his upcoming projects, his independent success and relationship with Wiz Khalifa before hitting the stage for a live performance of “Loud“. We like his music real loud. Previously: Ep. 4

There is going to be alot of big shows this summer and one of them includes Power 106 LA’s Powerhouse 2012.This morning they announced the lineup for the show which includes, Snoop Dogg, T.I., Tyga, Kendrick Lamar, Young Jeezy, J.Cole, Kid Ink, Wale & YG. The show will happen on June 23rd and tickets go on sale May 10th at 10 AM. power 106

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.11402446&w=540&h=350&fv=] In the latest episode of Hip Hop POV, we hit the studio with Meek Mill who touches on his upcoming projects while A$AP Rocky speaks on “Goldie” and working with Swizz Beatz. Speaking of Swizzy, he stops by to discuss the Megaupload incident, Alicia Keys, the return of DMX and more. Afterwards, Kendrick Lamar ends the show with a performance of “The Recipe”. Previously: Ep. 3

Rostrum Records’ dynamic duo is hitting the road again this summer for their Under The Influence Of Music Tour. And they’re also bringing Chevy Woods and TDE’s Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q along for the ride.

Even without all the members present, the Wu sure knows how to put on a good show. And last weekend, the Clan brought the ruckus at Paid Dues. Watch ya step kid. hhnm Previously: Odd Future l Dip Set l Three 6 Mafia l Kendrick Lamar

E-40 continues his trend of dropping multiple albums at the same time, and on March 26th he will be releasing, Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil Vol.1, 2 & 3. According to Nav, If you purchase the deluxe edition of the album you will recieve a 60 song album which is all 3 volumes put together. Check out the tracklisting after the cut.

Top Dawg’s first in show. According to Fader, Kendrick Lamar and his group Black Hippy have signed a joint venture deal with Interscope Records. K-Dot’s debut album will be the inaugural release through Aftermath Entertainment. Congrats! Kendrick Lamar’s forthcoming, still-untitled album will be released jointly by Top Dawg, Aftermath and Interscope. Future releases by Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock will be released jointly by Top Dawg and Interscope. More details on the deal, from Tiffith, are coming soon.

Last night, Drake brought his Club Paradise tour to Lakefront Arena in the Nola and performed his track “Crew Love”. After the jump, the tour’s opener Kendrick Lamar sets it off with “HiiiPower”. bhhtv

Missed this yesterday, but Karen Civil recently sat down with Nipsey Hussle for some Civilized Talk. He addressed those pesky Maybach Music rumors and the meaning behind the “Marathon”. Slow and steady always wins the race. Sidebar: Karen Civil Interviews Kendrick Lamar