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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Pay Tribute to Eazy-E, Tupac & The Notorious B.I.G. (Video)

Which group in Hip-Hop has recorded with each of Biggie, Tupac and Eazy-E? That's correct...Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The group recently paid tribute to each of the fallen legends by performing a medley of their collabos. Check out the video of Bone performing Foe Tha Love Of $, Thug Luv and Notorious... Read more

September 25, 2013 Video

Kanye West Interview With Zane Lowe Pt. 3 (Video)

As the roller coaster continues that is the Kanye West BBC Radio interview, we hear Ye go into detail about the fashion world, and how it's something he's had a passion for since the age of five. In addition to fashion, he talks about artists and how their main goal... Read more

September 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

Oddisee – Own Appeal

There are tracks that are just mean to be played cruising down the street with the windows dropped, this is definitely one of those tracks. Although he already has a full instrumental album on the way, Oddisee has released the first single off a different project titled "Own Appeal." The... Read more

September 25, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Jay Z Teams With Barneys For Holiday Collection

"I'm not businessman, I'm a business,man" I think we can all agree that Hova definitely wasn't lying on that one. In addition to being CEO of one of the biggest Hip-Hop record labels, owning a sports agency, running a clothing brand, and oh yea going double platinum with his 12th studio... Read more

September 25, 2013 Fresh

BJ the Chicago Kid – Smokin’ & Ridin’ ft Freddie Gibbs & Problem

BJ the Chicago Kid has been a little quiet lately but he's back with a banger featuring some hot verses from Freddie Gibbs and Problem. Check out Smokin' & Ridin' off that Grand Theft Auto V Soundtrack. Related: Grand Theft Audio V (Mixtape)... Read more

September 25, 2013 Audio

ScHoolboy Q Interview On Snoop Dogg’s GGN (Video)

If you've ever seen an interview on Snoop Dogg's GGN (Double G News), then you know dull moments are very rare and far between. The newest broadcast is no different, which features ScHoolboy Q chopping it up with The Doggfather while getting acquainted with some herbal remedies. Q discusses topics... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

OutKast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below Turns 10 Years Old (Video)

OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, the first and only Hip-Hop album to win the Grammy for album of the year, turned 10 years old yesterday. To celebrate the anniversary, MTV released some archival footage of an interview with Andre 3000 and Big Boi from around the album's release. Check out the... Read more

September 24, 2013 Video

Kanye West Interview with Zane Lowe Pt. 2 (Video)

The second installment of Kanye West's interview with Zane Lowe, and it picks up exactly where part one left off: intense as hell. With his voice raised through almost the entire interview, Kanye vents his frustration with corporate America and his plan to own the first trillion dollar corporation. It... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

The Lox – Pound Cake

The Lox jump on the Pound Cake track that originally featured Drake and Jay Z and SMASHED it. The even matched some of the cadences and references used by Drake and Hov. Check it out below. Whose version do you like better, Drake & Jay's or the Lox's? Related: The... Read more

September 24, 2013 Audio

Rakim & DMX – Don’t Call Me ft Shontelle

Here's a new track with the unlikely combination of Rakim and DMX. It's a rock-inflected song with a singer named Shontelle on the hook. Check out Don't Call Me. Related: Rakim Performs at Brooklyn SummerStage 2013 (Video)... Read more

September 24, 2013 Audio

Big Daddy Kane Interview On The Combat Jack Show (Video)

When somebody with Big Daddy Kane's legacy speaks, Hip-Hop listens. The former Juice Crew MC sat down with The Combat Jack Show and kicked more than two hours of knowledge covering everything but the chicken sink. From wanting to battle KRS-One back in the day, to how Doug E. Fresh... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Throwback

Drake Discusses Nothing Was The Same With Ryan Seacrest (Video)

Today's official release of Drake's Nothing Was The Same is most likely going to be the most-discussed topic in Hip-Hop. Fresh off the stage of his performance at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas this past weekend, Drizzy had a chance to sit with Ryan Seacrest and discuss his album, performing at... Read more

September 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience (2/2) (Album Stream)

Justin Timberlake's follow up to the 20/20 Experience hits store on 9/30. Until then, you can listen to a full stream of the album here via iTunes. Related: Jay Z – Holy Grail ft Justin Timberlake (Video)... Read more

September 24, 2013 Audio

Robert Glasper Experiment – I Stand Alone ft Common & Patrick Stump (of Fall Out Boy)

Robert Glasper puts together Common and Patrick Stump from Fall Out Boy on his latest release. The combination may sound unlikely on paper but it makes for beautiful music. Here's I Stand Alone. Related: Terrace Martin – No Wrong, No Right ft Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy (Video)... Read more

September 23, 2013 Audio

Kanye West BBC Interview Pt. 1 (Video)

BBC Radio One finally sat down with Kanye West to talk about what's more important than all that celebrity-status stuff: his music. In part 1 of the interview series, Yeezy goes over a plethora of topics, including his mindset on creating his albums, saying "I'm not trying to regurgitate myself...... Read more

September 23, 2013 Fresh, Video

TLC Reveal Artwork & Track List For “20”

When it comes to music, there are few situations that scream "what if?" more than Hip-Hop trio TLC. It's almost hard to believe it's been more than 11 years since Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was taken from this earth and the TLC train came to a screeching halt. But aside... Read more

September 23, 2013 Fresh

Black Milk – Dismal

Black Milk releases another ill cut off his upcoming No Poison No Paradise album. Check out Dismal. Related: Black Milk Previews Black Sabbath Verse (Video)... Read more

September 23, 2013 Audio

iLLmont – Corner Store

It's been some time since new heat from iLLmont flowed through our speakers, but they definitely mark their return with their latest offering. The Atlanta crew gives us "Corner Store," an ill (pun intended) boom pap sounding track with everybody holding their own on the mic. The song is produced... Read more

September 23, 2013 Audio, Fresh

J. Cole Performs Let Nas Down (Video)

In Hip-Hop, there are some songs that just scream potential simply by looking at the title. When J. Cole dropped the track list for his latest album Born Sinner, "Let Nas Down" was definitely one of those songs. And even with all the hype surrounding the track before anybody had... Read more

September 23, 2013 Fresh, Video

Deltron 3030 – Melding Of The Minds ft Zack De La Rocha

It's only been a month since their last EP City Rising From The Ashes, but Deltron 3030 is back once again with some dope new music. This time the Hip-Hop trio teams up with former Rage Against The Machine front-man Zach De La Rocha on their latest single "Melting Of The Minds."... Read more

September 23, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Schoolboy Q – The Process (Video)

Schoolboy Q discusses growing up in LA, writing his first rhymes, the process for creating Oxymoron and more with Peter Rosenberg. Check out the video. Related: Schoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar Perform Collard Greens (Video)... Read more

September 22, 2013 Throwback

Curren$y – Audio Dope 4 (Video)

Curren$y drops a new video off that Bales mixtape. Check out Audio Dope 4. Related: Curren$y & Young Roddy – Bales (Mixtape)... Read more

September 22, 2013 Video

Slaughterhouse – Fire in the Booth Freestyle (Video)

The Slaughterhouse crew go to work on that Numbers on the Board beat. Check out the video of their Fire in the Booth freestyle. Related: Slaughterhouse – Slaughter Sessions (Audio)... Read more

September 22, 2013 Video

AFH: The Week in Video (9/21/13) (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought 1 of the most powerful statements of the year from J. Cole, performances from Elvis Costello & The Roots, Kanye West, Schoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar, as well as videos from Stalley, Daft Punk, Danny Brown and more. Also, salute to De La Soul for... Read more

September 21, 2013 Video

Pusha T – My Name is My Name Album Snippets (Audio)

Ready to hear that Pusha T My Name is My Name album? You'll have to wait till 10/8 to hear it in full but you can listen to snippets of each song and see the tracklist below. It sounds like King Push is coming with that weight. Here's the tracklist:... Read more

September 21, 2013 Audio

Flatbush Zombies – Drug Parade ft Danny Brown

Flatbush Zombies team up with Danny Brown to create some psychedelic trap music. Check out Drug Parade. Related: Flatbush ZOMBiES – BetterOffDEAD (Mixtape)... Read more

September 21, 2013 Audio

Danny Brown – Dip (Video)

It's safe to say that when Danny Brown spits "when I dip, you dip, we dip," he's not talking about some salsa verde. In the video for his latest single (inspired by Freaknasty's '90s hit) "Dip," the Detroit MC shows us what a night looks like when you're on more... Read more

September 21, 2013 Fresh, Video

Professor P & DJ Akilles – Lamp Posts & Neon Lights ft Blu

Swedish Hip-Hop duo Professor P & DJ Akilles deliver another fresh track from their latest project Brews & Good News. The song, titled "Lamp Posts & Neon Lights," flexes some smooth jazzy production and also features Blu on the mic—hailing from Los Angeles. Their six-track EP in which "Lamp Posts &... Read more

September 21, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Cam’ron Gives A Quick Tour Of Dame Dash’s Poppington Gallery (Video)

Cam'ron is doing exactly what you'd expect these days, like giving tours of an art Gallery belonging to his longtime homie Dame Dash. Okay maybe not exactly what you expected, but nonetheless Killa Cam was spotted recently giving a quick walk through of Dame Dash's second gallery (following DD172) that... Read more

September 21, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kanye West Interview With BBC Radio Preview (Video)

"I'm the #1 rockstar on the planet." Would you expect anything less than a few water-cooler quotables from a 2013 Kanye interview? Seemingly out of nowhere, BBC Radio 1 recently released a 49 second preview of an upcoming interview with Yeezus himself. It looks like this interview will have Mr.... Read more

September 21, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kanye West Performs New Slaves, Blood on the Leaves & Bound 2 with Charlie Wilson (Video)

Kanye West performed an amazing acoustic version of New Slaves that featured nothing but Charlie Wilson, an eerie piano and Ye. Even if you weren't checking for the original, this is worth a listen. Brilliant. You can also watch performances of Blood on the Leaves and Bound 2 below. New... Read more

September 21, 2013 Video

Isaiah Rashad – I Shot U Down (Video)

It's official. Isaiah Rashad is the newest addition to TDE. After dropping the single earlier in the week, he releases the video to I Shot U Down. Hip-Hop's strongest crew just got stronger. Check it out. Related: Black Hippy Thoughts From The Road (Video)... Read more

September 20, 2013 Video

Mack Wilds – New York: A Love Story (Full Album Stream)

Mack Wilds (aka actor Tristan Wilds from The Wire and 90210) has created an album that is both an ode to his hometown of NYC and his clear love for Hip-Hop. While Mack sings on the majority of the album, the Hip-Hop presence is ubiquitous, from the Executive Production of... Read more

September 20, 2013 Audio

Grand Theft Audio V (Mixtape)

Here's the official mixtape for Grand Theft Auto V. It features verses from Jadakiss, Kool G. Rap, Prodigy, Jon Connor, Vado, Action Bronson, Fredro Starr, Cormega, Lil Fame from M.O.P. and more. You can listen to the entire mixtpae and download it below. Related: GTA 5 Franklin Trailer ft Jay... Read more

September 20, 2013 Mixes

Vic Mensa – YNSP ft Eliza Doolittle

Vic Mensa (formerly of Kids These Days) releases the full version of his song YNSP. Once again, he straight beats up the track. He's 4 for 4 with his last set of releases. His mixtape INNANETAPE, which drops next week, is sounding like it's going to be special. Related: Vic... Read more

September 19, 2013 Audio

Jill Scott on the Juan Epstein Show (Audio)

The incomparable Jill Scott guested on the Juan Epstein Show with Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds and talk about how she got her break (amazing story), the early days of her career, which current day rappers she finds attractive, her new film Baggage Claim and more. Check out the interview... Read more

September 19, 2013 Audio

Logic – Two Kings ft King Chip

If you think lyricism is lost in Hip-Hop, you're not listening to the right artists...Logic blisters this track, barely coming up for a breath. The Freshman seems like he's ready to go pro. Check out Two Kings featuring King Chip. Related: Logic – Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever (Mixtape)... Read more

September 19, 2013 Audio

Scoe – The Crown

Like his older brother Kurupt, Scoe is a beast on the mic. His latest is a Just Blaze-produced heat rock that features his trademark brassy horns, keys and epic drums. Check out The Crown. Related: Scoe – Tha Influence ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more

September 18, 2013 Audio

Aaron Cohen – Why You Mad For ft Grande Marshall

If you've ever wanted to listen to Aaron Cohen while firing a rocket launcher or stealing a car, your opportunity has arrived. The Seattle MC's latest single "Why You Mad" is not only featured on his upcoming personal project, but will also be one of the tracks featured on the Grand... Read more

September 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Termanology – Judo ft N.O.R.E. (Video)

Termanology flips an old joke into the hook for his new joint "Judo," and shows us a day with his crew in the track's video. The song also features N.O.R.E. on the second verse, spitting "I kick gully rap / Lookin' for me you find me where the money at."... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

El-P and Killer Mike – Run The Jewels “Live At The Log Cabin” (Video)

Social networking site MySpace established themselves around a decade ago as a hub for new music, and it seems they're attempting to continue the trend with their highly acclaimed "Live At The Log Cabin" performance series. In this edition, El-P and Killer Mike (Run The Jewels) take front and center,... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Meek Mill On The Spirit Of Competition (Video)

While many rappers took offense to Kendrick Lamar's bars on "Control," others like Meek Mill didn't see it as disrespect, instead understanding it's all in the spirit of competition. During a recent interview with Elliott Wilson, when asked about his initial reaction to Kendrick's verse the Maybach Music Group artist... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Mack Wilds – Wild Things ft Method Man

Mack Wilds is definitely starting to prove he's about to be a problem in this game. The former The Wire star just dropped off his second single, and this time he brought The Wu with him. On his new track titled "Wild Things," Mack features none other than his former... Read more

September 18, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Dag Savage – Wine & Cheese ft Jimetta Rose (Video)

Nothing screams "romantic" like dinner at... a scrapyard? Okay, maybe not, but that didn't stop Dag Savage from using a yard full of metal as the location for his latest video. The video is for their latest track "Wine & Cheese," which features Jimetta Rose providing soulful vocals on the... Read more

September 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Schoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar Perform Collard Greens (Video)

Schoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar hit the stage in NYC last night and performed Q's Collard Greens. Check out the video. Related: Stalley – NineteenEighty7 ft Schoolboy Q (Video)... Read more

September 17, 2013 Video

Jhene Aiko – Bed Peace ft Childish Gambino

Childish Gambino joins Jhene Aiko on a trippy, modern-day love song. Props for the John Lennon/Yoko Ono-influenced artwork. Check out Bed Peace. Related: Jhene Aiko – Keep Ya Head Up (Video)... Read more

September 17, 2013 Audio

50 Cent – NY (Video)

50 Cent reps for his city in his latest video. Check out NY. Related: 50 Cent – Can’t Help Myself (I’m Hood) (Video)... Read more

September 17, 2013 Video

Pusha T – Nosetalgia ft Kendrick Lamar

Wow. The game is on a whole different level right now. Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar just attacked a track with pure, unbridled aggression. There's no question each knew what was at stake with this one. Check out Nosestalgia (with tags). Who do you think had the better verse? Related:... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio

Drake – Pound Cake ft Jay Z/Paris Morton Music 2

Drake's collabo with Jay Z has hit the internets and its a certified banger. Jay Z GOES IN talking about how he's made more millionaires than the lotto did--Lyor Cohen, Dame Dash, Cam'ron, Beanie Sigel, Kanye...Check out Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2." Related: Drake Premieres Too Much on Late Night... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio

RJD2 – Temperamental ft Phonte

DJ/Producer RJD2 is readying a new project. Last week, he released a song with J-Live and this week he lets one fly with Phonte (singing, not rapping). Check out Temperamental. Related: RJD2 – Her Majesty’s Socialist Request (Candy Panther Remix) ft J-Live (Audio)... Read more

September 16, 2013 Audio