Earlier this month, a photo surfaced of Eminem and Black Hippy in the lab. Although nothing was recorded, K-Dot talks to MTV about their conversation. He basically told me albums haven’t been done like that in a long time from a new artist, and he can appreciate how I structured the whole thing. Always stay focused on the craft and not indulge in the other crazy stuff that comes around.”

While in Dallas for his good kid m.A.A.d. city tour, Kendrick Lamar returned Bay Bay’s show at K104 and once again went off the top with the cue cards.

From the kitchen to the studio, ScHoolboy serves a plate of them leafy greens on the latest leak off Oxymoron. Depending on your palate, these collard greens may be an acquired taste. Produced by THC.

K-Dot participated in day 2 of the Governor’s Ball on Randall’s Island NYC yesterday. Down below, Nas took the stage later on during the day. Kanye is set to close out the three-day concert tonight. Bonus: Azealia Banks

Kendrick, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock are in Detroit for tonight’s GKMC tour. But before hitting the stage, the linked up with Em, Royce Da 5’9″ and Mr. Porter in the lab. Oh, this is going to be good. thisis50

Kendrick spread West Coast love in NJ last night with his Summer Jam performance and held his own with his Black Hippy crew. No Jay-Z? No problem. mwp

As the original continues to make its rounds on the FM dial, Emeli returns the favor with the alternate version over seas.  The audio, which they premiered live, hits iTunes tonight. hhnm

If you’re over in Eurupe this August, you may want to know that Marshall has announced three shows and is bringing Slaughterhouse, Yelawolf and Kendrick along for the ride. August 17, Slane Castle, Ireland [ tickets ] Plan B, Earlwolf (Tyler, The Creator & Earl Sweatshirt), Yelawolf, Slaughterhouse August 20, Bellahouston Park, Glasgow Summer Session [ tickets ] Kendrick Lamar, Earlwolf (Tyler, The Creator & Earl Sweatshirt), Yelawolf August 22, Stade de France, France [ tickets ] Kendrick Lamar, Earlwolf […]

Last night, Kendrick kicked off the GKMC tour and played at the Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino’s outdoor stage. Here’s a clip of “Money Trees”, “Backseat Freestyle” and more. Buy your tickets today.

Solange revisits her True EP track and Kendrick adds a little mischief of his own for its official release. Purchase the the track on iTunes here. Her new album is coming soon. hhnm