Saturday, August 31, 2013

Jay-Z – Made In America (Documentary Trailer)

Jay-Z and Oscar-winning filmmakers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard create a documentary chronicling the ‘Made In America’ festival. Here's the official trailer. The documentary will premiere on Showtime October 11th

Big Sean – 10 2 10

Directed by Mike Carson & Mike Waxx

Pusha T – My Name Is My Name (Artwork)

Kanye unveils the artwork for Pusha T's upcoming album "My Name Is My Name" in stores October 8th

Stalley’s Honest Cowboy Promo Tour (EP. 2)

Behind the scenes look at Stalley's promo run through Huntsville, AL and Memphis, TN

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Drake Covers Billboard

Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose on Hot 97 w/ Angie Martinez

The newlyweds show off their wedding rings, talk about their wedding, parenthood and more with Angie Martinez

Timbaland to Produce New Michael Jackson Album

Happy Birthday to the king Michael Jackson

Yo Gotti ft. Meek Mill – Fuck U

From Gotti's upcoming mixtape "November 19th", which drops Monday.

Kendrick Lamar & Rosenberg Talk “Control”

Kendrick talks to Hot97 about responses to the verse, his favorite, his intent, East vs. West Coast and more

Pusha T ft. Chris Brown – Sweet Serenade

Look out for Pusha's debut album "My Name Is My Name" to drop in October

Jay-Z ft. Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail

Hov debuts his new video on facebook. "Magna Carta Holy Grail" in stores now

Big Sean – The Breakfast Club Interview

Big Sean talks about his ‘Hall Of Fame’ album, the VMAs, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, NSYNC, the J.Cole and Diddy fight rumor and more

2 Chainz Interviews With NBC’s NiteCap

"Peter Bailey shares a NiteCap with Atlanta rap superstar 2 Chainz at his album listening party for "B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time", then heads to the studio where 2Chainz discusses his recent arrest, invoking a new soulful sound, advice from 50 Cent & his unwavering work ethic."

Cam’ron – Welcome To My World

"Ghetto Heaven" drops October 1st.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Kendrick Lamar Finally Speaks on his “Control” verse

In this short audio clip K. Dot finally comments on his "Control" verse. Catch the full interview on Big Boy’s neighborhood tomorrow morning

Big K.R.I.T. ft. Future – Just Last Week

After putting the snippet on his "King Remembered In Time" mixtape Krit finally delivers the full final version. Expect a new album coming soon

Ace Hood ft. Meek Mill - Before The Rollie

"Trials & Tribulations" in stores now

Justin Timberlake Interview With Sway In The Morning

Timberlake sits down with Sway and talks about Jay Z, Kanye, Drake, Miley Cyrus and more

Danny Brown – ODB

Danny Brown's debut album "Old" hits stores September 30th

Big Sean Brings Out Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J In New York City

G.O.O.D. Music’s Big Sean celebrated the release of his sophomore album with a release concert at Terminal 5 in New York

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Drake Explains "Nothing Was The Same" Artwork

"Nothing Was The Same" available in stores September 24th

The Lox – Summers Too Hot

Jadakiss, Styles P and Sheek Louch aka The Lox make a return to the rap scene with their new video "Summers Too Hot"

Just Blaze Compares Eminem & Jay Z in the Studio

Just Blaze compares the two legendary MCs work styles and speaks on how he initially met up with Jay Z and Roc-A-Fella

Omarion ft. Pusha T & Fabolous – Know You Better (Behind the Scenes)

Behind the scenes footage from Omarion's upcoming video for "Know You Better" which will be featured on Maybach Music Group's album 'Self Made 3' - which drops on September 17th.

Young Dro ft. French Montana, T.I., Trinidad James & DJ Drama – FDB (Remix)

Monday, August 26, 2013

Eminem – Berzerk

Slim Shady is back.. Marshall Mathers LP 2 drops November 5th

Danny Brown Freestyles On Sway In The Morning

No 5 fingers of death, one beat is all Danny needed

Big Sean Covers The Source Power 30 Issue

Big Sean recreates the classic Michael Jordan "6 Rings" photo for The Source's Power 30 issue

Fabolous Talks Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” Verse

"Fabolous opens up about Kendrick Lamar's "Control" verse, where he crowned himself the "King of NY," revealing that he had mixed feelings about the verse. He also explains how he did his research on the situation after the song was released, and how he was prepared to respond."

Daft Punk ft. Pharrell & Nile Rodgers – Lose Yourself To Dance

"Random Access Memories" in stores now

Joey Bada$$ – Killuminati Pt. 2 (Kendrick Lamar Response)

Joey finally decides to take aim at K. Dot for his "Control" verse

Rick Ross Live From South Africa

Rozay travels to South Africa for a show in front of 65,000 people, visits Johannesburg and Nelspruit and receives a special tribal welcoming.

Lil Wayne – Dedication 5 (Mixtape Cover)

DJ Drama and Weezy let the world know "Dedication 5" is on the way. Peep the artwork and expect the mixtape on August 30th

Eminem Announces Marshall Mathers LP 2

Eminem announces the sequel to his critically acclaimed "Marshall Mathers LP" which will be executive produced by Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin. Expect a new single this week and look for the album to drop November 5th

Friday, August 23, 2013

Juicy J – Stay Trippy (Album Trailer)

August 27th

Kanye West Interview with Kris Jenner



Kanye sits down with his girlfriend Kim Kardashian's mom and soon to be mother in law Kris to discuss a few topics. He talks about how the media tries to portray him, how he first met Kim, becoming a father, President Obama's comments about him and more.


First Pic of baby North West

Life+Times Presents: On The Road With TDE (Documentary)

"JAY Z's Life+Times spent some time with the entire TDE crew - Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and Jay Rock- in preparation for playing the Budweiser Made In America Festival. The Black Hippy crew speaks on their beginnings, love for their hometown, and their legacies in the rap game."

Trinidad James – The Breakfast Club Interview

Speaks on his mixtape "10 PC Mild", Problems with Joe Budden, touring, being labeled a one hit wonder and more

Swizz Beatz ft. Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne – Hands Up

Swizz comes through with new music featuring all of your favorite rappers

Big Sean Breaks Down "Hall of Fame"

Big Sean sits down with Billboard and breaks down his sophomore album "Hall of Fame" track by track

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Drake – Nothing Was The Same (Artwork)

Drake drops the artwork for his upcoming album "Nothing Was The Same" and announces a new release date.. September 24th

Rick Ross in Cannes

Rozay presents Belaire Rose #ChampagneShowers live from Cannes, France.. "I just landed in Europe nigga!" - Ross

Rich Homie Quan – Hot 97 Morning Show Interview

Rich Homie Quan talks about Future, time in Jail, his start in the Hip Hop Game and more

Gunplay ft. Rick Ross & Yo Gotti – Gallardo (Trailer)

Monday, August 19, 2013

Curren$y – Audio Dope 4

After giving us a preview Curren$y releases the full track to Audio Dope 4

Iggy Azalea ft. T.I. – Change Your Life

Iggy's debut album "The New Classic" coming soon

Macklemore – The Breakfast Club Interview

The Breakfast Club interviews Macklemore. He speaks on his success, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse, Method Man dissing him, wanting to do more collabs, problem with drugs and more

ScHoolBoy Q Talks Oxymoron with STASHED

ScHoolBoy Q talks about his upcoming album

The Weeknd ft. Drake – Live For

"Kiss Land" in stores September 10th

Rich Gang (Birdman, Future & Detail) - Million Dollar

Rich Gang's compilation album out now

Curren$y Recording "Audio Dope 4"

Watch Curren$y in studio recording "Audio Dope 4" in New Orleans, Louisiana

Friday, August 16, 2013

Life + Times Presents: The TDE Documentary (Trailer)

Life + Times documents Kendrick Lamar and the entire TDE crew journey to the Budweiser Made In America Festival. Full documentary coming soon

A$AP Ferg ft. Danny Brown – Reynolds

New music from the Mob. This will not appear on Ferg's debut album "Trap Lord" which hit stores August 20th

Juicy J – Everyday Life (Ep. 4)

Juicy J delivers another episode of Everyday Life

Young Jeezy Talks YG & Doughboyz Cashout

Jeezy speaks on signing YG and Doughboyz Cashout

The-Dream ft. Gary Clark, Jr. – Too Early

"IV Play" out now

Big Sean ft. Lil Wayne & Jhené Aiko – Beware

Big Sean keeps building up the momentum this week for his sophomore album "Hall of Fame". This time he releases a video for his new single featuring Lil Wayne & Jhené Aiko

Papoose – Control (Kendrick Lamar Response)

Papoose fires shots at Kendrick, TDE, Drake, Big Sean and Kanye

Thursday, August 15, 2013

J.Cole Interview with The Wall Street Journal

"Jermaine Cole, also known as rapper J Cole, opens up to the Wall Street Journal's Lee Hawkins about his long journey to the top of the music industry, helped by his mentor Jay-Z and his formal education as a magna cum laude graduate of St. John's University in New York. As part of the discussion, he discusses how he landed his record deal, his controversial autism comments, allegations that he and Jay-z are part of a powerful 'illuminati' subculture, Trayvon Martin, his views on race and black America, and his rivalry with Kanye West."

Chief Keef – Citgo

"Finally Rich" in stores now

Wiz Khalifa Collection By Converse

Wiz debuts his new line of Chucks with converse. Go cop a pair when they hit stores later this month

DJ Khaled ft. Nicki Minaj, Future & Rick Ross – I Wanna Be With You (Behind The Scenes)

A behind The Scenes look at DJ Khaled's new video "I Wanna Be With You" featuring Ms. Minaj, Future and Rozay

Rick Ross Brings Out Diddy, French Montana, Meek Mill & Wale In Los Angeles

Live from Club Nokia in Los Angeles

Juvenile ft. Curren$y – Mo Money

Prod. by MikeWiLLMadeIt

Stalley ft. ScHoolBoy Q – NineteenEighty7

Stalley comes through with another visual from his "Honest Cowboy" mixtape

Wale Responds To Kendrick Lamar's verse

TMZ catches up with Wale and ask how he feels about K. Dot's "Control" verse

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Gucci Mane ft. Chief Keef – Darker

Off Gucci's "Trap House 3" out now

A$AP Rocky – Wild For The Night (Live on Wild ‘N Out)

From last night's episode

Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer Reveal Trailer (Debuts New Eminem "Survival" Track)

Eminem debuts his new single "Survivor" in this Call of Duty trailer. Expect an album to drop later this year

Cassidy – Control Freestyle (Kendrick Response)

Cassidy decides to jump on "Control" and deliver a few shots to K. Dot and upcoming rappers the game

Pharrell & Daft Punk Cover VIBE

VIBE continues to celebrate their 20 year anniversary with another cover featuring Pharrell & Daft Punk

2 Chainz – Sacrificing My Life (Mini Series Pt. 2)

"2 Chainz defines "what it takes" in the continued mini series.. B.O.A.T.S. II #METIME in stores 9.10.13"

Mac Miller On The Cover Of FADER Magazine

Mac Miller covers the annual Fall Fashion issue.

Meek Mill - Levels

Directed by Hype Williams

Lupe Fiasco – SLR 2 (Kendrick Lamar Response)

After releasing "#DopeFrancis" earlier, Lupe comes back with another new track. This time he gives us part 2 of his "SLR (Super Lupe Rap)", which is a response to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse.

Big Sean Breaks Down “Control”

Big Sean speaks on how "Control" came together and why he didn't change his verse after hearing Kendrick Lamar's

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Lupe Fiasco – #DopeFrancis (American Trap)

Lupe makes his return to the music scene

Young Jeezy, Doughboyz Cashout & YG – Boss Yo Life Up Gang (Mixtape)

CTE releases their compilation mixtape ‘Boss Yo Life Up Gang’ hosted by Don Cannon and DJ Drama

Big Sean – Funkmaster Flex Freestyle

B.o.B - How 2 Rap

B.o.B. is the next rapper in line to respond to Kendricks "Control" verse. Check it out

Meek Mill – Lil Nigga Snupe

Meek Mill pays tribute to the late Lil Snupe who was murdered last month in Louisiana

Joell Ortiz – Outta Control (Kendrick Response)

Joell Ortiz is the first to fire back at K. Dot after claiming he was the "King of New York"

Nas & J.Cole Cover VIBE Magazine

The second cover for VIBE’s Summer 2013 issue, which celebrates their 20 year anniversary.

Juicy J – Yet

Directed By Jonathan Andrade. "Stay Trippy" in stores August 27th

August Alsina ft. Curren$y – Let Me Hit That

"Downtown: Life Under the Gun" EP drops August 20th

Trinidad James – 10 Pc. Mild (Mixtape)

Just Blaze – The Breakfast Club Interview

Just Blaze stops by The Breakfast Club and speaks on Jay-Z, the Roc-A-Fella fallout, touring, new music he's working on and more

T-Pain ft. B.O.B. – Up Down (Do This All Day)

T-Pain releases his new single “Up Down (Do This All Day)” produced by DJ Mustard

Monday, August 12, 2013

Big Sean ft. Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica – Control

Not on the album due to the sample but Big Sean releases a fire 7 minute track featuring Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica

Ab-Soul on The Processs With Peter Rosenberg (Video)

"In the third installment of The Process with Peter Rosenberg, Ab-Soul explains how he got into rapping. Born and bred in Carson, California, the TDE MC's interest in music spurred from his parents day job. "I grew up in a record shop," says Ab."

Big Sean Breaks Down "Hall Of Fame" Tracklist

"Hall Of Fame" in stores August 27th

YG ft. Young Jeezy – You Betta Kno

Jeezy and YG flow over Rocko’s ‘U.O.E.N.O.’

Fabolous – Long Kiss

Loso drops bars over Biggie's “Long Kiss Goodnight”

Future Interviews With The LA Leakers

Future sits down with the LA Leakers and talks about his new single ‘Honest’, his upcoming album, Miley Cyrus and the original concept of Drake’s ‘Started From The Bottom’.

Janelle Monae & Robin Thicke Covers VIBE Magazine

Kirko Bangz – Progression 3 (Mixtape)

2 Chainz Interview on Sway In The Morning

Tity Boi talks smoking and drinking

Dizzy Wright ft. SwizZz – The Flavor

Look out for "The Golden Age" mixtape droppin August 19th

Doughboyz Cashout ft. Young Jeezy – Chris Paul

CTE's "Boss Yo Life Up Gang" mixtape drops tomorrow

Gunplay – Drop Da Tint

Gunplay releases another visual from his "Acquitted" mixtape

Saturday, August 10, 2013