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Slaughterhouse perform on The Tim Westwood Show (Video)

Slaughterhouse are the latest to blaze the mic on the Tim Westwood show. Check out Joe Budden, Crooked I, Royce and Joell Ortiz ripping through verses over the Stay Schemin' and I'm a Boss tracks and more. Hotness. Related: Method Man, U-God and Masta Killa drop verses on the Tim... Read more

Big K.R.I.T. – Yeah Dats Me

Here's the newest release from Big K.R.I.T.'s upcoming Live for the Underground album (in stores on 6/5). Check out Yeah Dats Me. Related: Big KRIT talks about the drive it takes to succeed (Video)... Read more

Ab-Soul – Terrorist Threats ft Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko (Video)

Ab-Soul drops off a new video to get the weekend started. Check out Terrorist Threats featuring Danny Brown and Jhene Aiko. Ab-Soul's Control System is in stores now. If you haven't heard it, you can stream it in full here. Related: Ab-Soul discusses his earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more

Here’s some extremely rare footage of Biggie performing with an assist from Jay-Z. Check it out below (Video)

Courtesy of the legendary Ralph McDaniels (story below). Related: Notorious BIG Behind The Music (Full Video) Here's what Ralph McDaniels had to say about the video: “Every year, I had a birthday party,” said McDaniels. “I wanted to get B.I.G. to host [it], but really I wanted him to perform.... Read more

Young Roddy – The Plot (Video)

Here's a new video from Young Roddy. Check out The Plot. Related: Curren$y - Capitol featuring 2 Chainz... Read more

Donna Summer Tribute Playlist

Rest in peace to the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer. While she wasn't hip-hop, her musical influence was felt in hip-hop, most notably as the underpinning to Digital Underground's Freaks of the Industry. As seems to be the case with all of our musical legends, she was taken too soon... Read more

Curren$y – Capitol ft 2 Chainz

Here's the latest release from Curren$y's upcoming The Stoned Immaculate album. It's a funky, slinky joint that features 2 Chainz. Check out Capitol. Related: Curren$y - Fast Cars Faster Women (Video)... Read more

Childish Gambino – We Ain’t Them

Here's a dope new song from Childish Gambino. He provides his typically unique and insightful take on the world. Check out We Ain't Them.  Related:  Childish Gambino - Unnecessary ft Schoolboy Q... Read more

Kendrick Lamar interview with the Bay Area’s Wild 94.9 (Video)

Here's an excellent interview of Kendrick Lamar by the Bay Area' Wild 94.9's. He talks about his name change, his thoughts on the 2Pac hologram, his pet peeves, his top 5 MCs (dead or alive), whether or not he smokes, whether or not he would do Oprah and more. Check... Read more

GhostWridah – 1995 (Video)

GhostWridah joins a growing list of talented MCs who have flowed over Milkbone's Keep It Real beat. Logic recently killed it and its probably most recognized as the song that Big L and Jay-Z rhymed over in their classic freestyle session. Check out GhostWridah's 1995 video and the Big L/Jay-Z... Read more

Jill Scott Storytellers Sneak Preview (Video)

Vh1 is doing a Storytellers featuring Jill Scott. If you've ever been fortunate enough to see her live, you know how special this is going to be. If not, get ready. Here's a sneak preview of the Storytellers--a full clip of her performing Blessed. Check it out below. The full... Read more

Torae – That Raw (Video)

Here's the video for Torae's Pete Rock-produced track That Raw. Check it out below. Related: Torae - For the Record (Video)... Read more

Scarface – Sway in the Morning Freestyle (Video)

Hearing Scarface on The Sway in the Morning Show last week is what inspired us to create our Living Legends series. Here's a video of Face kicking some rhymes truly off the dome (what used to be called a freestyle) as well as a pre-written verse from his upcoming album... Read more

Behind the scenes at the making of the video for Nas’ Daughters (Video)

Here's a behind the scenes look at the video Nas is making for Daughters from Complex. Nas discusses the video and the significance of the song to him. Check it out below. Related: Nas - The Don (Video)... Read more

E-40 – Catch A Fade ft Kendrick Lamar & Droop-E (Video)

Kendrick Lamar has been putting in work with features lately. He dropped a dope verse on Ab-Soul's ILLuminate and now he joins West Coast legend E-40. Check out the video for Catch A Fade. Related: E-40 - Just Be You featuring Too Short and J Banks (Video)... Read more

DMX – Sh*t Don’t Change ft Snoop Dogg

DMX goes in on a track Dre produced for Snoop's Tha Blue Carpet Treatment album. The Boss Dogg also adds some ad libs. DMX's new free EP The Weigh In drops on 5/15. Click here to download. Related: DMX performs in NYC (Video) Here's Snoop's original Boss' Life ft Nate... Read more

Murs interviews DJ Quik (Video)

Last week, Murs released a hilarious conversation between him and Kendrick Lamar. This week, he lets loose a conversation he had with DJ Quik. They chop it up about their favorite Eazy-E songs, Murs' dreds, the literal genius of DJ Quik and more. It's a classic convo from 2 West... Read more

Childish Gambino – Unnecessary ft Schoolboy Q

Schoolboy Q joins Childish Gambino on his latest drop. Check out Unnecessary (with tags).  Related:   Our list of MCs to watch in 2012, including Childish Gambino and Schoolboy Q... Read more

Pusha T interview (Video)

Here's another lengthy interview. This one is of Pusha T. He speaks about a new Clipse album, taking up acting and his dream role, the role of religion in Malice's life, making the G.O.O.D. Music album and more. Check out the video below. Related: Kanye West - Mercy featuring Big... Read more

Ab-Soul – Control System (Full Album Stream)

Ab-Soul's Control System album dropped on Friday. If you haven't heard it yet, you can stream the full album below, courtesy of Top Dawg Entertainment. If you like what you hear, you can click here to buy it. Related: Ab-Soul speaks on his earliest musical influences (Video)... Read more

J. Cole interview with Bootleg Kev

Here's an extended interview of J. Cole. He discusses being left off the MTV Hottest MCs in the Game list, lamenting not selling his past mixtapes, why he's no longer on Twitter and...the joint album he's working on with Kendrick Lamar. Check it out below. Related: What if Reasonable Doubt... Read more

Mother’s Day Playlist

Shout out to all the mamas out there. Here's a playlist for you. Happy Mother's Day from Ambrosia For Heads. Related: Hip-Hop & Love Playlist Mamas by Parfit on Grooveshark... Read more

Big K.R.I.T. performs I Got This on The Jimmy Fallon Show with The Legendary Roots Crew (Video)

It's so ill hearing Big K.R.I.T. accompanied by a tuba. Check out K.R.I.T.'s performance of I Got This on The Jimmy Fallon show. And, of course, he's backed by The Legendary Roots Crew. Here's the video. Related: The Roots & Big K.R.I.T. perform Make My (Video)... Read more

We asked the AFH community who the best rap group of all time was and (not surprisingly) the response was strong and varied. Here’s a playlist featuring music from (almost) all of the groups mentioned. (Playlist)

You'll hear 32 groups including Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, EPMD, Tha Dogg Pound, ATCQ, De La Soul, Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys, The Pharcyde, Jedi Mind Tricks, Mobb Deep, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Whodini, Eric B & Rakim, NWA, Black Star, Slaughterhouse and MANY MORE. You can listen to the whole thing below.... Read more

Ab-Soul’s Control System album is in stores now. Here’s an exclusive interview where he speaks on his earliest musical influences and his journey to the world of hip-hop (Video)

Ab-Soul's new album Control System dropped today (click here to buy it and show your love for good hip-hop). As you get to know the knew music, here's a look at the man behind it. Like his name suggests, Ab-Soul is not easily defined. His diversity shows in his music... Read more

Scarface kicks off the first playlist in our new Living Legends series dedicating to celebrating Hip-Hop icons that have not received their proper shine lately. You can listen to a playlist that highlights 2 decades of Scarface music below (Playlist)

The loss of MCA was a reminder of how much love we show to fallen hip-hop legends. It's time to show some to the LIVING Legends too. We're kicking off a new series of playlists where we celebrate those hip-hop icons still with us (especially those who may not have... Read more

A candid conversation with Schoolboy Q (Video)

Here's a really good interview of Schoolboy Q. He talks about the Lakers, signing with Interscope, the circumstances under which a Black Hippy album would happen and the reasons why he quit sipping Lean. Real talk. Check out the video below. Props to Good Fella Media. Related: Schoolboy Q -... Read more

Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard (Black Hippy Remix) ft Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock & Schoolboy Q

Damn. Black Hippy is going to hurt some feelings with this one. Here's the remix to Ab-Soul's Black Lip Bastard, featuring the entire TDE crew--Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock. In a word: blistering. Check it out below. Ab-Soul's album drops on 5/11. Get ready. Related - Ab-Soul- ILLuminate... Read more

Jon Connor – Someone Like Me (Video)

Jon Connor's latest video is for his Kings of Leon-inspired song Someone Like Me. As usual, dude spits (check the co-sign from Busta Rhymes at the end). Check it out below. Related: Jon Connor - No Thrillz (Video) Here's the Kings of Leon track.... Read more

Jadakiss – We Gettin’ Money ft Trae Tha Truth & Styles P (Video)

Here's another video from Jadakiss' Consignment mixtape. Check out We Gettin' Money featuring Trae Tha Truth and Styles P. Related: Jadakiss - Consignment (Mixtape)... Read more

Curren$y – Fast Cars Faster Women (Video)

Here's the latest video from Curren$y. Check out Fast Cars Faster Women featuring Daz Dillinger. Related: Curren$y - Smoke One For Spitta (Mixtape)... Read more

Big K.R.I.T. on 106 & Park (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. hit 106 & Park yesterday. He introduced his video for I Got This and discussed his upcoming Live From the Underground album, including a feature from BB King. K.R.I.T. also did a behind the scenes interview where he deciphered some key acronyms in Hip-Hop like KRS-ONE and I... Read more

J. Dilla – Rebirth of Detroit Preview (Video)

If the new Slum Village video made you miss Dilla, this should move you. Some unreleased J. Dilla music is coming soon. The Rebirth of Detroit album featuring 25 Dilla tracks and verses from Danny Brown, Chuck Inglish and more drops on June 12. Here's a video sneak preview for... Read more

Slum Village – God Sent/Hunger ft Focus (Video)

Here's a new video for 2 Slum Village (the current version) tracks. Check out God Sent and Hunger featuring Focus. Related: Slum Village - The Dirty Slums (Mixtape)... Read more

Swizz Beatz – Street Knock ft A$AP Rocky (Video)

Here's the official video for Swizz Beatz's Street Knock featuring A$AP Rocky. Check it out below. Related: A$AP Rocky - Goldie (Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIcAeDOV5dI&feature=player_embedded... Read more

Locksmith – The Pit (Video)

Here's some more ill wordspit from Locksmith. Check out the video for The Pit. Related: Murs - S-K-I-B-E-A-T-Z ft Locksmith (Video)... Read more

Ab-Soul – ILLuminate ft Kendrick Lamar

Here's some new FIRE from Ab-Soul and Kendrick Lamar. Check out ILLuminate. Ab-Soul's album controlsystem drops on 5/11. Related: Ab-Soul - Empathy ft Alori Joh and JaVonte (Video)... Read more

The Beastie Boys – Mister Cee Tribute Mix (Mixtape) + Chappelle Show Performance (Video)

The love for The Beastie Boys' MCA continues to flow. Like Mick Boogie, Mister Cee also did a mix honoring The Beasties when they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and he has released. You can listen to and download it below. Also, The Beastie Boys... Read more

M.A.R.S. (Cormega, Action Bronson, Saigon & Roc Marciano) – M.A.R.S. (Video)

Word broke a few months ago that Cormega, Action Bronson, Saigon and Roc Marciano were forming a group and shortly after that Large Professor dropped the song M.A.R.S. featuring all 4 MCs. Here's the video for that track. Stay tuned...Related: Roc Marciano - Change http://vimeo.com/41702611... Read more

Roc Marciano – Change

Here's a hard new joint from Roc Marciano.  Check out Change. Related: Kool G Rap - Men At Work 2020 ft Roc Marciano, Marley Marl, Action Bronson & Ras Kass... Read more

Meek Mill – Dream Chasers 2 (Mixtape)

Here's the sequel to Meek Mill's Dream Chasers mixtape.  It includes A1 Everything, a collabo with Kendrick Lamar, and several other features.  You can listen to all of Dream Chasers 2 and download it below.  Related:  Stalley - Savage Journey to the American Dream (Mixtape) Download Mixtape... Read more

9th Wonder – Tutankhamen (Album) + He and Cyhi The Prynce collaborate for the first time (Video)

Here's a double dose of 9th Wonder. He released a 40-song album of instrumentals called Tutankhamen, which you can download here. Also, he and Cyhi The Prynce recently worked together for the first time. Check out the video of them together in the studio below. Related: Phonte - The Life... Read more

Phife Dawg Speaks to The Come Up Show (Video)

Here's a cool interview of Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest. He speaks on the Beats, Rhymes & Life documentary, Nas role in spearheading the documentary, Q-Tip's personality and more. Check out the video below. Related: Beats, Rhymes & Mixes - A playlist inspired by the ATCQ documentary... Read more

Big K.R.I.T. – I Got This (Video)

Here's the new video for Big K.R.I.T.'s I Got This.  Check it out below. Related: Big K.R.I.T. - Making of I Got This video (Video)... Read more

Old School Hip-Hop playlist featuring The Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, Whodini, Kool Moe Dee, Slick Rick, Biz Markie, The Fat Boys, LL Cool J and more (Playlist)

Why so serious? As I've listened to Licensed to Ill over the last 24 hours, it reminded me how much the subject matter of rap music has changed. Back in the day of The Beastie Boys, even the most serious rappers still had a sense of humor. In the spirit... Read more

Meek Mill – Amen ft Drake and Jeremih

Here's a new joint from Meek Mill's Dream Chasers 2 mixtape which drops on Monday. Check out Amen featuring Drake and Jeremih. Related: Meek Mill - Faded Too Long (Video)... Read more

Rest in Peace to Adam Yauch aka MCA from The Beastie Boys. Here’s a Mick Boogie Beastie Boys Tribute Mixtape to help celebrate the life of MCA.

UPDATE: Adam Yauch, better known as MCA, passed away today. As stated below, The Beastie Boys were recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and MCA had not attended, presumably due to the illness to which he ultimately succumbed. His raspy raucous rhymes were one of the... Read more

Kanye West – Lost in the World (Video)

Out of nowhere, Kanye West releases an official video for Lost in the World from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. It's unclear if this is a GOOD Friday offering, but the timing is right and the video contains high art visuals, so it works. Check out the video below. Related:... Read more