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So J. Cole does not have a track called, “I Disappointed Nas,” but may have a track speaking on Nas being disappointed in him.via SoulCulture

Footage of A$AP Rocky performing, “Long Live A$AP,” in London. More footage below.Props R&RProductions

On Wednesday (May 22nd), Dreamville/Roc Nation’s North Carolina hailing rap wunderkid J. Cole sat down with us and a select number of publications to give us a preview of his forthcoming album Born Sinner and in my humble opinion it’s the best body of work from the rapper/producer I have heard to date. Following the [...]

Video: Action Figures f/ T3 of Slum Village "Jumanji" Courtesy Matt B. Action Figures come through with a funky boom-bap anthem produced by the Grammy nominated Detroit phenom Young RJ. These Michigan emcee's are bearing the torch for the true Hip-Hop audience, armed with an assist from T3 of the legendary Slum Village. The street single "Jumanji" is poised to set the underground on fire leading a trail to their forthcoming full length summer release "Courage or Currency".

Audio: Y-Roc, "Livin' Proof '13" (Free EP) Courtesy Dunn Deal PR. ?The inspiration behind Livin' Proof '13 actually came from listening to the Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg Morning Show on Hot 97,? explains Y-Roc. ?They were having a DJ Premier tribute mix on his birthday and they Peter said that if an up and coming MC would just rock over the whole Group Home album and was able to really pull it off, than they would be out of here."

Ricky Hil (@RickyHil) and The Weeknd (@TheWeeknd) were on the set of their SYLDD (Support Your Local Drug Dealer) collaboration “Nomads” last night and above is your first look at what can be expected. Keep an eye out for the visuals for both this and “Sarah’s Song” dropping soon. @Smithalar The post Photo Op: The Weeknd On The Set Of Ricky Hil’s “Nomads” appeared first on DDotOmen.

Boosie’s still behind bars, but DJ Smallz got his hands on an unreleased track for his That Southern Smoke! Vol. 5. Boosie is expected to be released November 2014.

Let’s just say this was bound to happen to Riff Raff, if it hadn’t already.  Allow me to preface this

Today marks the 24th anniversary of LL’s, Big Ole Butt. To celebrate, enjoy the live performance of the song from NBC show Night Music.

BACK IN THE DAY |5/24/90| Compton’s Most Wanted released their debut album, It’s a Compton Thang, on Orpheus Records.