Make way for the new generation. 2 Chainz, Tyga and Mac Miller take the February/March cover of The Source. The issue’s cover story will feature the three as well as Kendrick Lamar. mtv

You are now watching the Throne—at the top of our list. Easily. What sounded like every rap fan’s dream on paper finally came true in early August. Jay-Z and Kanye recorded their masterpiece across the globe with producers Hit-Boy, RZA, Pete Rock, Swizz Beatz, Q-Tip, and The Neptunes. Mrs. Carter and Mr. Hudson are also featured but it’s Frank Ocean who ceases the moment, nailing the choruses of the opener “No Church In The Wild” and the moving “Made In […]

Coachella has finally released the lineup for this year’s festival featuring headliners Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Also on the bill are The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky and many more. The three-day music festival kicks off Friday April 13th in Indio, California.

It’s that time of the year again where Tony Touch and Al Lindstrom compile their favorite freestyle sessions from the Shade 45 weekly show. There’s rhymes from Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Black Thought and more. Download here. Previously: 2010

[vodpod id=Video.15780756&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last night, MTV2 aired the Sucker Free Awards, which took place a few weeks back at the Fontainebleau’s LIV in Miami. Above, Dade County’s finest accepts his “Artist Of The Year” award. Full winners after the jump.

It’s still a Cole World. And the Grammy Best New Artist nominee takes the cover of YRB’s latest cover. You can read the cover story here. Below is an excerpt on his project with Kendrick Lamar. Another project that he’s keeping quiet on is his joint studio album with Kendrick Lamar, which originated as a mixtape. Though the two haven’t hit the studio since laying down cuts including K. Dot’s “HiiiPoWeR,” Cole spoke with the Compton rapper about flying him […]

During last week’s Google Music’s launch show, Drake discussed the inspiration behind Take Care, which he says Weezy did not hear until it hit retail, Rihanna, wise words from Kendrick Lamar and more.

During the grand opening of his Beats By Dre pop-up store in SoHo last week, the Doc discusses working with Kendrick Lamar, Slim The Mobster and taking a break from music. So much for Detox? fader

[vodpod id=Video.15677369&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Despite the controversy currently surrounding Penn State, Drizzy kicked off his Club Paradise Tour at the university last night with Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky. Above is film of him performing “Make Me Proud”. More footage after the cut. Take Care next Tuesday.

mastered: engine room audio After dropping countless music and videos, Aftermath’s Slim The Mobster finally releases his mixtape hosted by DJ Whoo Kid. Proceed after the jump and let his music begin.