Jon Connor XXL Freshmen Freestyle

Jon Connor demolishes his. 

Lil Durk XXL Freshmen Freestyle

You should know what's going on by now, Lil Durk's up next.

Eastsidaz Visit Snoop's GGN

The Eastsidaz join Nemo on this weeks GGN and its all love when family is together. They discuss upcoming projects together and reminisce on the good ols days when they made music at the Dogg House. 

Le$ - Formula 1 Music Video

Jet Life's newest addition keeping it comin with a new set of visuals. 

Logic "Toca Tuesdays" Freestyle

Last week, Logic dropped by the Toca Tuesdays studio to kick it with DJ Tony Touch. While on the show, Logic spit a quick freestyle. 

Clever - On My Level Prod. JFXsosa

The 22 years old emcee from New Orleans brings the bounce back with this one. It's Gotta Be Something Clever currently in the works. 

John Doe - Masterpiece Prod. CASSiC

From the depths of Central Florida, John Doe comes with a self explanatory record. With a Music Soulchild sample to compliment the melodic instrumentation, he kicks some knowledge to the audience. 

Jeph Anthony - 93' Mixtape

Jeph Anthony, releases a new mixtape entitled “Anthony ’93.” This project features 11 tracks with production from Al Dali, CEO Beatz, Noel Figuero, and Yacht Club’s in house producer Flâneur. With only one feature being Rico Rich, Jeph showcases unique flows, diverse content, and hard hitting lyrics track after track. Enjoy and be sure look out for more from Jeph Anthony as well as 97 Yacht Club.

Jae-R Benjamin - Earth EP

Jae-R Benjamin delivers his 5 track EP titled, Earth. The Atlanta talent provides us with a great sample of his artistry building upon organic sounds and showing off his straightforward flow. This is a solid offering similar to the sounds of TDE's Isaiah Rashad, tune in.

Reggie Gold - "WYM" Music Video

Reggie Gold of Young Gods of America creative agency releases a new video. 

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Rodney Cole - STiXX & STONE$ EP

2TightKrewe.'s Rodney CoLe releases his highly anticipated EP STiXX & STONE$. The NWLA lyricist opens up and expresses some of his deepest thoughts while illustrating a vivid picture of wat it feels nd sounds like to be on the verge drowning in your own enviornment. Download and stream below. 

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Bass6 - Lucid Dreams Mix Vol 2

Toronto DJ / producer duo, The Bass6, return with the second instalment of their weekly mix series, Lucid Dreams. Volume 2 features the likes of Party Next Door, Skeme, Mac Miller, Flex The Antihero, Rashid St. James and more. Checkout Pt. 1 here. 

Dillan Ponders - XXX (Remix) Ft. Ziba

Buzzing Toronto emcee DillanPonders recruits UK songstress Ziba & producer Stephen Bonas for the official remix to his single, XXX. DillanPonders highly anticipated sophomore LP, The Boy Who Lived, is slated to be released August 13th via SmashMouth Music Group. 

Casso - F.A.K.E. Mixtape

The New Orleans emcee has released his highly anticipated mixtape, F.A.K.E (Follow As Klouds Elevate). After getting the stamp of approval via twitter from the Jet Life general himself, Casso has managed to turn his dreams into reality right in front of our eyes. Checkout the Kloud High pilot as he puts on for his team. 

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Go Thraxx: LoThraxx Opens Up For Migos

In this segment of #GoThraxx, Torpedo Lo and the gang keeps the camera's rolling as they head to sound check for the Migos concert. Not to mention the wand blunt they tag team in the hotel before the turn up. Peep all this and more shenanigans above.

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Hip Hop: The Double Sided Genre

Hip Hop isn’t just a mere genre of music, nor is it strictly limited to the derogatory things the media mainly focuses on. Hip Hop is an entire culture that is looked upon under the wrong light in most cases. It ranges from the way one dresses to how we express ourselves and much more. The media seldom chooses to shine the spotlight in the positive affects of the Hip Hop culture to the world. 

Many people in this day in time don’t realize how much more there is to this thing we call “hip hop”. It was built upon four major components: Emceeing, DJ’ing, Art/Graffiti, and B-Boying. Eventually, it grew out to other elements such as beat boxing, fashion, and slang. Most of all, hip hop eventually grew into a culture. The movement started in The Bronx & Harlem, predominantly by African Americans, around the 1970′s. When it began, it was originally based off DJ’s who made up rhythmic beats by “scratching” a record on one turn table while looping the break of various other records on another. These beats were eventually fused with rhythmic chants knows as “rapping”. Nobody knew these chants would evolve into life changing lyrics for many of people to come. As a cultural movement, hip hop seems to always take the blame for both positive and negative influences on the lives of young people, mainly African Americans and Latinos. This is only because the relevancy of the culture side began to fade and the business side made its appearance more known. Used as one of the biggest promotional tools for the media, they choose to focus on sex, violence, and harsh language, consequently tainting the while genre. Thank God for such great positive figures such as Sean Carter, Russel Simmons, & Jeff Johnson who utilized hip hop as a gateway to accomplishing many other great accolades. Nonetheless, the negative and positive affects of hip hop are very apparent amongst society. 

In my opinion, hip hop is double sided. It has been a vocal diary and release for many of young people, allowing them to speak their mind about the troubles of reality they may face on a everyday basis. Everyone also agrees that having a way to release such stress is very beneficial to ones development. Them being able to tell their story to thousands of others who can relate has been saving lives for years and continues to do so in present day. In the same breath, a good amount of lyrics contain dark subjects such as killing, drug abuse, & other violent behavior without any kind of positive reinforcement. These same lyrics travel to the mind of the insecure and lead them to believe that this way of living is correct.  Again, this relates back to hip hop becoming more of a business rather than staying a culture. Whatever sells the most is what the media chooses to get behind and push out. They pick what artists they want polluting the brains of individuals in society, and push them forward. This is the main reason why artist who actually deliver a message rarely ever make it to the mainstream light. 

Despite all the criticism hip hop receives, this genre has done many great things in American history. In all things change occurs, and hip hop is no exception. From someone who knows the culture and has a true love for it, I can honestly say that we are in a good state right now with artists such as Big K.R.I.T., Joey Badass, Kendrick Lamar, and many others making some noise with their own positive movements. We as African Americans should take more pride in something so great that we created, but the nonchalant attitude towards it is also understandable. All I ask is that you search for real hip hop, & listen to it. You are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, so don’t judge a whole culture and genre of music off of the negative music your heat pushed from the mainstream media. Love Hip Hop. 

Logic Visits Real Late With Peter Rosenburg

Llogic joins Peter Rosenburg at the round table for this session of Real Late. 

Logic Enters The 5 Fingers of Death

Def Jam's latest problem, Logic, stopped by Sway in the Morning and blew us all away with his 5 Fingers of Death freestyle. 5 minutes of bar after bar. 

Kevin Gates XXL Freestyle

Kevin Gates gives us his bars for the XXL Freshmen List Freestyle. 

Flex The Antihero - The Becoming

DJ Booth enlists Flex The Antihero for the 20th instalment of the recently re-launched 'Freestyle Series'. Entitled, The Becoming, Flex calls upon fellow T-Dot native TallBoy for the synth driven production. Flex's debut LP SALEM is available for free download via FlexTheAntihero.BandCamp.com. 

The Bass6 - Lucid Dreams Vol. 1

In collaboration with The Original Mattress Company, Toronto production duo The Bass6 release the first instalment off their weekly Lucid Dreams mix series. The mix includes the likes of Meg Myers, DillanPonders, Danny Brown, Stitches & more. 

Pell - Floating While Dreaming {MIXTAPE}

The New Orleans native releases debut full length project today and I must say it's different from everything coming out of Louisiana at the moment. Thank God for somebody who delivers a tape showing others that there are still real artists down South. Anyway, check out Floating While Dreaming below and check the free download over at PellYeah.com. 

Noelz Vedere - Bittersweet Victory {MIXTAPE}

Today we get a new offering from the Chicago emcee in the form of 10 tracks. The project has features from Freddie Gibbs, Sir Michael Rocks, and a few others you may not have heard of. Stream the tape below and download it HERE. 

Maxo Kream - Issues Prod. Peso Piddy

Houston’s Maxo Cream comes up with an anthem.

Joey Purp - Don't Stop {VIDEO}

The SAVEMONEY advocate preaches a sermon in his latest visual for "Don't Stop". 

K Camp - Cut Her Off Feat. 2Chainz {VIDEO}

The song that's been ringing in everyone's ears and in all the clubs finally gets some visual treatment. 

Gunplay - "Aiight" Feat. Rick Ross

Although the repetitive chorus method is getting played out, Gunplay utilizes it for his latest single from his upcoming EP, Living Legend. 

Pro Era Performs "Extortion" in NYC

In case you haven't heard, the Era will be releasing an EP next week in conjunction with Scion AV. This is one of the exclusive cuts from the track, hopefully the whole tape sounds this hard. 

The Breakfast Club Interviews The Roots

The Roots continue album promo with the Breakfast Club. They take time to discuss being from Philadelphia, their album And Then You Shoot Your Cousin, and much much more. 

OG Muns - Living That Feat. Lil Reese & Lil Durk

The Chitown OG recruits the young bulls for his latest release from his upcoming mixtape,  100% Truth.

Schoolboy Q - Hoover Street Official Music Video

Schoolboy Q delivers some scenes to go along with his "Hoover Street" record from Oxymoron. 

Troy Ave XXL Freshmen Freestyle

He may not be my favorite artists on the list, but he definitely has edlivered the best XXL Freshmen freestyle video thus far. 

Scotty ATL - Mo Money Mo Problem$

As we're still traveling this road to Scotty's Spaghetti Junction, he comes with one full of classic hip hop sound bites. 

Nitty Scott - U.F.O. (Unfiltered Offering) Prod. Ty-Real

Before we get the entire project this friday, Nitty Scott gives us a taste of what she has to offer. The Art of Chill is almost here. 

Too Short Visits Snoop’s GGN

Short Dog & The Dee Oo Double G talk about the rise of shorty the pimp and how the game should NEVER change. They don’t ever get cashed out and Short’s 20th album is on it’s way. All this and more on this week’s GGN.

Logic Shade45 Freestyle Visual

Logic gave us the audio for this last week, now we have the visuals from this crazy freestyle. Logic hit up the Shade 45 studios for Showoff Radio and, well, Statik gave him a reason to showoff.

Young Roddy – While The Getting Good

“While The Gettin Good” is the first visual released off of Roddy’s mixtape Route The Ruler which can be downloaded from here.

Hot97 Interviews Meek Mill

Meek Mill stops by Hot97 to discuss his current mind frame, upcoming album, and probation struggles.

Michael Jackson Hologram Billboard Performance

Growing up as a huge fan of Michael Jackson, to see something like this is truly touching. We've seen the hologram performances before, but this one takes the cake. To see the king perform once again reminds you of why he's one of the greatest to ever do it. 

Trinidad James – Def Jam Official Music Video

Despite receiving some of the most backlash from New York out of any current rap artist, Trinidad James heads back to their city in his newest visual for “Def Jam”.

Ricky J. Reyes “Get Right” Dir. Peace Living Films

The Delaware emcee cooks up his third music video with this one for his “Get Right” record produced by DVNBeatz.

Ratchetmobb – Peril Official Music Video

The Ratchetmobb is at it again, delivering a haunting visual for the introduction track to their compilation mixtape, Antidisestablishmentarianism.

Lmao: Odd Future Trolls 106 & Park {VISUAL}

Lmao, pure comedy. 

People that make enemies and talk shit about ppl they've never even said hi to trip me out. I see it all the time... Strange world.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) May 16, 2014

Tyler the creator is beyond immature. I've always believed you had something more to offer the world, Shame to see you be so rude.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) May 16, 2014

Pell "Dollar Store" Official Music Video

Over ethereal production from Roc Nation producer Ludwig Göransson, Pell lyrically reminisces about a past job as a Dollar Store employee while delivering aspirations to follow his dreams as an entertainer. Floating While Dreaming album available May 20th.

Elliot Wilson "The Truth" With 2Chainz Pt. 2 {VISUAL}

In part two of his interview with 2 Chainz, Elliott Wilson speaks to the Atlanta rapper about his resurgence, new music, and collaborations. Peep part 1 HERE in case you missed it. 

Mobb Deep Sermans Domain Interview {VISUAL}

The Sermones Domain sits down with Mobb Deep disucssing unreleased songs, favorites off new album, the future & more

Jae-R Benjamin "Flower" {AUDIO}

The Atlanta Musician Jae-R Benjamin releases a record from his upcoming EP Earth, set to release May 25th. Definitely can hear some Isaiah Rashad in his flow, pretty dope. 

Reggie Gold "Holthoff" Prod. Mach Soul

Reggie Gold of Young Gods of America creative agency releases a new single named "Holthoff" after his former High School teacher Phillip Holthoff who was recently discovered to be an intense racist. 

Young Lungs "Keep On Walking" Feat. Curtis Williams

A Canada x Atlanta connection, the 16 year old emcee gets an assist from Two-9's Curtis Williams. 

Fader TV "At Home With":Earl Sweatshirt {VISUAL}

Earl Sweatshirt welcomes Fader TV into his home. 

Getting Familiar With Closed Sessions {VISUAL}

With all the talent flourishing out of the Chicago scene, an independent label couldn't be more useful. The Closed Sessions recording label has worked with artists such as Chance The Rapper, Curren$y, Raekwon, Action Bronson, the list goes on. This is a short introduction video to those who may have been lost. 

Slim Thug "Believe Me" Freestyle

Seems like Thugga trying to boss hog the freestyle game. With the shoutout from Drake on the original version, it was only right he hopped on the beat. 

Short Documentary: CNN "Brother's Keeper" {The Clipse}

CNN put together a dope documentary on the Clipse, taking a deeper look into what was really going on with the legendary hip hop duo. 

Kevin Gates "Cut Her Off Freestyle"

Fresh off the XXL Freshmen Cover, Gates laces up the KCamp banger, "Cut Her Off"

The Roots "Understand" Official Music Video

With their album coming out Monday. The Roots deliver another animated visual to enjoy over the weekend. 

Nas Launches Mass Appeal Records

After 20 years of classic music, Mr. Nasir Jones finally decides to team up with Peter Bittenbender for the launch of Mass Appeal Records. So far the label has signed the 17 year old New York emcee Bishop Nehru, Detroit's very own Boldy James, and 2010 XXL Freshmen Class member Fashawn. The label has already planned on releasing a compilation album with the friends of the brand such as Pusha T, Asap Mob, Mac Miller, and many more. They also will be releasing a posthumous album from Pimp C from producers like DJ Mustard and Mike Will Made It. Last but not least, the label will be releasing the long awaited Lost Tapes 2 from Nas himself. 

"I'm excited to be a part of creating and supporting future careers and legacy artists, promoting love and finding new genius to help the world," Nas said in an email. "I'm going to be as involved as I need to be, but I also want to be respectful of the art and give artists the space they need to grow and become themselves."

TDE Is Letting Fans Choose Ab Soul's Release Date

YALL BEEN ON MY HEAD ABOUT @abdashsoul RELEASE DAY…. SINCE YALL ACT LIKE YALL RUN #TDE... IM LETN YALL PICK THE DAY... JUNE 3, 10 ,17 OR 24

— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 15, 2014

After Q, Zay Wop, and SZA have all gotten their full length projects out for the year, TDE's mid year delight is quickly approaching. Top Dawg took it to twitter to let the fans know he's giving us the luxury of choosing when Soul will release his upcming album, These Days. 

Odd Future Interviewed By Huff Post Live {VISUAL}

Tyler the creator and the rest of the Loiter squad sat down with Huff Post Live for an exclusive interview. During the discussion, Tyler elaborates on hoe he thinks Solange is an awesome person, his thoughts on Justin Bieber's new behavior, and much more. 

Gunplay "187 Freestyle" Official Music Video

Gunplay comes with some visual treatment for his freestyle over Dre and Snoop's "Deep Cover" instrumental. 

Nue "Outrageous" Official Music Video

The Toronto based emcee releases some visuals for the "Outrageous" record from his 2013 project, Dreamcatcher. 

Raekwon "Gamble" Feat. Bodega Bamz & SpankJusBizness {AUDIO}

The Chef cooks one up with the Tan Boy. 

Mr. Muthaf*ckin eXquire "Whirlwind Pyramid Freestyle" Official Music Video

Mr. Muthaf*ckin Exquire's series opener gets a set of visuals. 

Dee-1 "Jason Geter" Official Music Video

We interviewed this guy a few months ago (peep that) and realized how humble of a person he was. Good to see him finally prospering the way he should. Checkout his new visual explaining how he met his newest manager and the person who discover T.I., Jason Geter. 

Beyonce Issues Statement Concerning Elevator Incident

By now i'm pretty sure everyone seen the video of Solange pulling some of Bruce Lee's greatest moves on Jay Z. If not, then for sure you''ve seen some of the hilarious memes and voice overs as a result of this incident. Anyway, today B takes a stand and issues a statement via AP.

"As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it," an exclusive statement to The Associated Press said Thursday. "Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family."

Moving right along. 

#SlumbSamples: Jay Z "Somehow Someway" x Jermaine Jackson "Castles of Sand" {AUDIO SERIES}

For this edition of #SlumbSamples, we have Jay's "Some how Some way" record featuring Beanie Sigel. This track was released in 2002 on the Blueprint album. It featured a sample from one of the early 70's album, Frontiers, composed by Jermaine Jackson.

Tee Jay Foy "Critics" Official Music Video

TeeJay Foy drops a visual for the song "Critics" produced by Khalilxbeats which is on his latest mixtape 70072. Video directed by Donovan Willams also.

Riff Raff Visits Snoop's GGN {VISUAL}

Riff shows up with hair similar in color to the green screen in the background which creates a digital dance of waviness and After Effects uncertainty. Good luck understanding a god damn word that comes out of his mouth as he spits that Houston slang through his "Aquaberry Shark Grill". 

Method Man on Hip-Hop Slang (Throwback Clip)

 Method Man shares his views on Europe's acceptance of Hip-Hop and what he thinks of old school slang.

Corneyboy P "Winners Neva Lose" Official Music Video

"Winners Neva Lose" is the second visual released for the latest Cornerboy P mixtape DonP, shot in the east of New Orleans.

Taylor Gang Day Today: In The Studio with Taylor Gang Pt. 1

In the latest addition of the infamous Day Today series, we get a closer look into the recording process as Wiz and the Taylor Gang jump in the booth.

Lo Thraxx "Don't Know" Freestyle {In-Studio Performance}

LoThraxx returns from his hiatus to give the fans something as we wait on his upcoming project, $harkansas. Lo brings us inside the studio as he delivers some automatic speed bars over the Kevin Gates "Don't Know" instrumental.

Hurricane Chris "Ratchet Remix" Feat. Lil Boosie Prod. DJ Mustard {AUDIO}

Hurricane Chris and Boosie lace the California sounds of DJ Mustard with the Louisiana flow. 

Pro Era "The Hot Box" Cypher {VISUAL}

Pro Era managed to keep their "best cyphers" trend going. 

Case Arnold "$till" Prod. Robot Orchestra {AUDIO}

After opening up for Kendrick just a few weeks ago, the Clarksville, TN artist comes with a smooth, hip hop vibed record; perfect one to ride out too. 

Curren$y x Le$ "Over Wit" Prod. Cardo {AUDIO}

With the stove top still burning from the previous dope, Spitta and Le$ whip up another brick for us to take in. 

Kolley "No Money" Prod. Bron James {AUDIO}

Fresh off a successful mixtape release, the Mississippi native keeps it going with a new record we can turn up to. 

Joey Fatts "Tookie" (Wiz "James Bong" Instrumental) {AUDIO}

His collaborative project with Vince Staples, iLL Street Blues is on its way. 

The Breakfast Club Interviews TDE's SZA {VISUAL}

SZA speaks on her Z EP, how she joined Top Dawg Entertainment, her relationship with each member of the crew, the origin of her name, hell just watch the interview. 

Cam'ron x A-Trak "Dipshits" Official Music Video

Making a comeback with that OG Dipset sound, Killa releases a dope visual for his "Dipshits" record

T.I. Settles Beef Between G-Count & The Game {NEWS}

Is it me, or are these rappers acting tough for the attention? Earlier this month there was a spark on instagram that was the beginning of a flame filled with insults. Lil Durk posted a video on his account with music playing in the background talking about "sneak-dissing" from Tyga. A few days later, Tyga then responds with his own instagram video, in which music was playing in the background dissing Lil Durk. Eventually both full tracks were released and The Game took it upon himself to add a couple of potential career ending bars aimed at Lil Durk. In turn, G-Count from the L.E.P. Bogus Boyz makes delivers his own version included with a set of visuals. Count sent multiple shots at Game about how he isn't affiliated with any gang members in Chicago and that he's a grown man picking in kid drama. 

Now, all in one month, we get this same beef squashed by the peace maker himself, T.I. T.I. has managed to have 2 parking lots altercations and bring peace to a rising beef all in one month. I'm not sure how the tension is between Tyga and Durk, but at least the older guys are back to their regular schedules. 

Just got off da line w/ @the_g_count #LEPBogusBoys & @thegame #BloodMoney Dey spoke & got clarity now,good as gold.... Errrbody all Love.
— T.I. #RIPDOEB (@Tip) May 14, 2014

Junia-T "Too Smoove" Official Music Video

Old soul living in this new school, word.

Mac Miller "Faces" Mixtape

With a much more mature flow than anything I've heard from Mac, he comes with a 24 track mixtape that includes some attention grasping features if I must say so myself. Checkout the stream below and download available also. 

Perrion "Game" Prod. SERGIOISDEAD {AUDIO}

The Harlem lyric kicker lets the flow run over a few drums mixed with melodic sampling. His upcoming project Rocket Science is expected to come out this summer. 

Action Bronson Knocks Out Ignorant Fan {VISUAL}

In between autographing a fan's hat and performing an unexpected crowd surf, Action finds time to sock a daring fan right in the face; something that seems like a trendy tradition at Bronson's shows. 

Alex Wiley "Ova" Official Music Video

The Odd Couple produced record gets served with some California living visual treatment. No release date for Wiley's Village Party, but be expecting it soon. 

ProbCause "Waves" EP

With the Chicago hip hop scene steadily flourishing, Probcause comes with a 10 track project sure to leave you in a gaze with the altering sounds within. Much like Chance with his uniqueness, Probcause comes with a tape that will definitely leave you waiting for more. 

Gene The Southern Child "Smackman" Prod. Parallel Thought {AUDIO}

Shoutout to 2dopeboyz for the proper introduction to Southern Meridian. The Alabama emcee will be releasing his proper solo debut, Southern Meridian, on July 8th. 

GoldLink "Sober Thoughts: Prod. Kaytranada {AUDIO}

Take a listen to the groovy sounds of GoldLink as he continues to have his name buzzing in the cyber world.

Cearo x Chucky5 "Hellexandria" (Chiraq Freestyle) {AUDIO}

The "Chiraq" instrumental gets tossed around in the ring with 2 emcees from Alexandria, LA as they let some steam off, taking shots at the competition. 

Demotus "$ummer Daze" Feat. Young Luger Prod. Gum$ {AUDIO}

The young emcee from Tampa Bay releases a smooth one for the listeners to roll up too. Was taking a listen to his soundcloud last night mid session and the kid definitely has skills, check more of his music out here. 

Smook Da Madman x Castle "Wide Awake" Prod. OG Whitehouse {AUDIO}

The Konciously Livn duo straight out of Florida deliver a banger letting everyone know that the gimmicks are a no go, their to wide awake. 

Mary Gold "Nephilim" Official Music Video

Jet Life's first lady creeps me out in such an intriguing manner once again with the drop of her newest visual for the "Nephilim" record. 

Kolley "Poetry In Motion" Feat. Big K.R.I.T. {NO TAGS}

The Mississippi native recruits Mr. Olympus for this release which can be found on his debut mixtape, Real N*gga Sh*t. 

Que "Jungle Fever: Feat. T.I. Prod. 808 Mafia {AUDIO}

Another 808 Mafia banger, this is meant to be played at very high volumes.

Shy Glizzy "Awwsome" Official Music Video

One of the most stand out records from Shy Glizzy's Young Jefe mixtape, and my personal favortie, gets treated with some lavish visuals. 

Chance The Rapper's 21st Birthday Celebration {VISUAL}

Chance decided to have the cameras rolling as he celebrated his 21st birthday last month in Denver. 

deM atlaS "All We Got" Official Music Video

The Minneapolis emcee delivers some dope visuals for his frst official single, "All We Got".  

Jae Millz "Back In The Day" Prod. Fleezy E {AUDIO}

One of the most talented slept on artists, in my opinion, releases his first single from his upcoming mixtape set to come out May 19th entitled Potent Music 2. 

Wiz Khalifa "MAAN! Weedmix" Official Music Video

Wiz gives his "Man Of The Year" freestyle and official visual. 

XXL Faces Off With Peter Rosenburg {VISUAL}

XXL sits down with Rosenburg and Ebro to discuss the freshmen list, opening up with some "R&Beef". 

Elliot Wilson "The Truth" With 2Chainz Pt. 1 {VISUAL}

In this installment of Elliot's Wilson "The Truth", he heads up to NY to catch up with the one and only Tity 2 Necklaces. They discuss his Freebase EP, his feelings towards Funk Master Flex, and other entertaining topics. 

#BOOSIEHOME: DJ Whoo Kid Interviews Lil Boosie {VISUAL}

Despite being home for only two months, Boosie is back in the game as if he never left. He sits down with DJ Whoo Kid to discuss his upcoming moving, the 2 albums he plans on releasing this year, and much more catching up. 

Dr. LL Cool J Now: Graduates From Northeastern University {NEWS/VISUAL}

Today is indeed a great day for hip hop. Despite all the attention being on Dr. Dre for becoming a billionaire (as if he...nvm) LL Cool J graduates from Northeastern University in Boston, receiving his Honorary Doctorates degree. He was also there to see his daughter graduate, receiving her Honors degree. 

Earl Sweatshirt Performs Unreleased Music {VISUAL}

Coming a long way from the concentration camp bunk beds, Earl Sweatshirt rocks out to some unreleased music at the Masquerade in Atlanta. 

Smoke DZA Brings Out Joey Bada$$ At SOB's {VISUAL}

While rocking out over at the SOB's, the Kush god brought out Pro Era's head honcho Joey Bada$$ to perform their track off DZA's Dream Zone Achieve album. 

Noelz Vedere "Promise Land" {AUDIO}

I can't lie, the chance type flow that arose from the Chicago scene brings me to a happy place after thinking the Chief Keef sound was about to take over their scene. Anyway, thanks to Potholes In My Blog for bringing forth the inspirational record from Chiraq native Noelz Vedere. Being able to lace bars over beats far from the average hip hop sound is definitely a gift and i appreciate those who possess it. 

Nipsey Hussle's "Victory Lap" Album On The Way {NEWS}

After much success with the release of his $100 album Crenshaw, Nipsey Hussle gives us a little insight on what he has going as far as the long awaited Victory Lap album. In a recent interview he did with XXL, he stated that this album is going to be epic. “I ain’t competing with nobody, I ain’t tryna sound like nothing, I’m just tryna make the best Nipsey Hussle album, and I’m feeling real great about what we got right now.” Nip stated. 

Hussle also told XXL that in order for him to get off what he's been trying to say, he needs 3 verses, so he hasn't reached out to anyone yet for any features. "I think that’s one of the distinguishing factors of Victory Lap so far." said Nipsey. "Especially in 2014, we livin’ in a feature game. But I’m on some rap shit, I’m on some hip-hop, street shit, fully. That’s what I want the album to sound like.”

T.I. "Turn Up" Official Music Video

T.I. gives the DJ Toomp produced some visual therapy. 

Suge Knight Wants To Lay Hands On Rick Ross {VISUAL/NEWS}

Got any clue as to what's wrong with this picture? Well, everything is wrong with it. In a interview that Suge Knight did last week as he was walking down a sidewalk, he discussed a great number of things. He brought up the fact that hip hop needed more positive role models in the industry for young kids who look up to these artists, which in fact may be true. The next thing that came out of his mouth was such disgust towards the lemon pepper wing lover. 

"I got a show called It Ain't Smart Being Stupid. I'ma invite mother*cking Rick Ross on there. That ain't his real name, whatever," Suge said. "If he can get me I'ma shave my motherf*cking beard. But when I beat his mother*cking a$$, kick him square in his mother*cking a$$ and play with his t*tties. He need to shave his beard and go back to the police he is. I think 50 Cent is more aggressive than that mother*cking b*tch a$$ mother*cker." -Knight

Go to the 1:50 mark to hear these choice words.

Rapsody "Betty Shabazz" Official Music Video

The track of 9th Wonder's Jamla Is The Squad Compilation project finally receives visual treatment. 

T.I. Confronts "Love And Hip Hop Star" Over "Snitching" Rumors {NEWS}

T.I. -- Blasts Apollo Nida On Cam ... I Ain't Snitchin' Like You - Watch More Celebrity Videos or Subscribe

After having to press the security guards last week over a big dispute, T.I. is back in the parking lots trying to iron out the situation. Recently, Love And Hip Hop Star Apollo Nida took it to twitter stating that T.I. was "snitching". TMZ had a story about Nida getting plea deal for his wire and bank deal fraud case which involved him becoming an informant for the FBI. Once the Atlanta rapper caught wind of this, he only did what was right. Peep the video above.

(Sidenote: Wassup with Tip being in all these parking lots?)

Rick Ross x Tracy T "Move That Dope" {AUDIO}

The MMG Lieutenant lays some lemon pepper flavored bars with his youngest soldier on his side. 

#SlumbSamples: Wale x Stevie Wonder {AUDIO SERIES}

I love hip hop, but there are plenty of people who don't understand how far our favorite songs may date back. So I've decided to take songs containing a sample from an older song and i'll post the original song that it came from. Some of these songs we all may be familiar with, and others not so much. I want everyone to be involved so some artists may be mainstream, some R&B, but nonetheless, it's all good music.

To kick it off, we got the DC vet Wale and one of his most popular songs from his More About Nothing mixtape entitled, "The Break Up Song". Wale not only drafted Morgan Freeman for the narration, but he also used the sounds of Stevie Wonder's "All I Do" record from his album, Hotter Than July.

Slim Thug "Chiraq G-Mix" {AUDIO}

I'd love to hear somebody switch up the flow for this instrumetal, but Slim does his thing for his #ThugThursday release.

G-Count "Fuck The Game Up" Official Music Video

Seems like everybody wants a piece of this beef that all started with Instagram videos. Now the Bogus Boy G-Count speaks his mind on Game jumping in, this could get ugly. 

N.O.R.E. "Believe Me Remix" {AUDIO}

Noriega laced up the single that got all the true Wayne fans on edge. Can't even lie, N.O.R.E be putting on for Queens big time.