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Action Bronson Slams Another Stage Crasher (Video)

Action Bronson has a pro wrestling career waiting for him in the rap thing doesn't work out. He slammed another stage crasher over the weekend and finished it up with an arm bar (and this one looks kinda like pro wrestling...). Check out the video. Related: Action Bronson Demonstrates His... Read more

August 19, 2013 Video

Lupe Fiasco – SLR 3 (Round of Applause)

Lupe Fiasco spits a tough freestyle over a smoothed out jazz track. You can do the math on the subject of the verse. Check out SLR 3 (Round of Applause). Related: Lupe Fiasco – #DopeFrancis (American Trap) (Audio)... Read more

August 18, 2013 Audio

AFH: The Week in Video (8/17/13) (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought one of the best Hip-Hop videos of the year with Just Blaze & Baauer's Higher, a stylish short film featuring some incredible combat scenes. It also featured new music videos from Stalley featuring Schoolboy Q, Dizzy Wright, and Styles P featuring N.O.R.E. and Chris Rivers... Read more

August 17, 2013 Video

Bumpy Knuckles – New York, Where You At?

Bumpy Knuckles goes in on a slowed down version of the beat Diamond D used on I'm Outta Here. It's more OG New York pride than a response to Kendrick. Check out New York, Where You At? Related: The 25 Greatest Diss Records of All-Time (Food For Thought)... Read more

August 17, 2013 Audio

Joe Budden – Control Freestyle

Joe Budden joins his Slaughterhouse brother Joell Ortiz in responding to Kendrick Lamar--and he names names too...He also reps heavy for New York legends he thinks were disrespected like The Lox, State Property, Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan, Big L, Big Pun and more. Check it out below. Who do you... Read more

August 17, 2013 Audio

The 25 Greatest Diss Records of All-Time

This has been one of the biggest weeks for Hip-Hop in a long, long time. The foundation was set on Sunday when Hip-Hop turned 40 (at least if you count the first party Kool Herc through in the Bronx as the official anniversary). What became even the bigger story, however,... Read more

August 17, 2013 Audio

Nas Speaks on Kendrick Lamar’s Control Verse (Video)

Miss Info caught up with Nas to discuss the recent influx of discussion of fine art in Hip-Hop (he name checks Wild Style), and he also spoke briefly on Kendrick Lamar's Control verse. Not surprisingly, Nas stays above the fray and talks about the historical context of competitive rap. That's... Read more

August 16, 2013 Video

Dizzy Wright – World Peace

In a week of fierce lyrical warfare, Dizzy Wright changes the tone with his latest release. If you miss that Rawkus-era conscious Hip-Hop. This one's for you. Check out the introspective and insightful World Peace. Related: Dizzy Wright – The Flavor ft SwizZz (Video)... Read more

August 16, 2013 Audio

Papoose – Control (Kendrick Lamar Response)

Out of all the responses to Kendrick Lamar's verse, Papoose's is BY FAR the most personal. Papoose takes aim at K. Dot (and damn near every other commercially successful rapper) claiming Kendrick contributed to the "feminization of the Black male" and more (going in for 4+ minutes). This is more... Read more

August 16, 2013 Audio

Living Legends: Missy Elliott

"Me, I'm supa fly!" With those 4 words, Missy Elliott changed the landscape of Hip-Hop, particularly its depiction of women, forever. In 1997, Missy burst onto the scene with her single The Rain and brought a new sing-songy flow, effortlessly shifting from singing to rhyming then back again, as well... Read more

August 16, 2013 Playlists, Throwback

Goodie M.O.B. – Pinstripes ft T.I.

Goodie M.O.B. gets a verse from fellow Atlien T.I. on their latest release. Check out Pinstripes. Related: Goodie M.O.B. – Special Education ft Janelle Monae (Video)... Read more

August 16, 2013 Audio

Earl Sweatshirt – Sasquatch ft Tyler, The Creator

With the release of Doris just 5 days away, a leaked track featuring Earl Sweatshirt and the leader of Odd Future hit the masses. Earl teams up with band-mate Tyler, The Creator on “Sasquatch," which features laid-back production and some entertaining lyrics. Always the lightning rod for controversy, Tyler spits... Read more

August 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) – Clapping for the Wrong Reasons (Short Film)

Here's a short film called Clapping for the Wrong Reasons that was written by Donald Glover that plays like a a day in the life of Childish Gambino. Though the film is fiction, it feels almost like a documentary. The pacing is slow and deliberate (and at times meandering) like... Read more

August 15, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli Speaks on Kendrick Lamar’s Verse (Video)

Talib Kweli has provided one of the most thoughtful responses to Kendrick Lamar's verse so far. In this extended interview, he talks about Kendrick's progression as an MC, the fact that Kendrick was actually quoting a Kurupt verse when he said he was King of New York, how he feels... Read more

August 15, 2013 Video

Goodie M.O.B. – Special Education ft Janelle Monae (Video)

After dropping a lyric video last month, Goodie M.O.B. release the official video for Special Education featuring Janelle Monae. Related: Goodie M.O.B. on RapFix Live (Video)... Read more

August 15, 2013 Video

No Malice – Shame The Devil ft Pusha T

Isn't it amazing that No Malice and Pusha T are releasing debut albums in the same Summer? They have more in common with Outkast than both being stranded in the Arista/Jive Records merger of the mid-2000s now. From his solo album Hear Ye Him which drops August 18, No Malice... Read more

August 15, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Stalley – NineteenEighty7 ft Schoolboy Q (Video)

Here's the video for the super tough collabo between Stalley and Schoolboy Q. Check out NineteenEighty7. Related: Stalley – Honest Cowboy (Mixtape)... Read more

August 15, 2013 Video

Juvenile – Mo Money ft Curren$y

Juvenile and Curren$y, two generations of New Orleans MCs, unite on Juvie's latest track. Mike Will made the beat. Check out Mo Money. Related: Curren$y – New Jet City (Mixtape)... Read more

August 15, 2013 Throwback

E-40 – All My N*ggas ft Danny Brown & Schoolboy Q (Video)

E-40 is joined by to leaders of the new school in his latest club banger. Check out the video for All My N*ggas featuring Schoolboy Q & Danny Brown. Related: Murder Dog Magazine Celebrates 20th Anniversary (Food for Thought)... Read more

August 15, 2013 Video

The Almighty (Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, M-Eighty & Nino Graye) – Prelude to the 2nd Coming (Mixtape)

In all the hype over The Verse, this mixtape from The Almighty (Canibus, Cappadonna, Planet Asia, M-Eighty & Nino Graye) might have gotten lost in the shuffle. With tough beats and features from Styles P, Talib Kweli, Keith Murray, Raekwon, RZA and more, it is not to be overlooked. You... Read more

August 15, 2013 Mixes

Drake Says He Won His Battle With Common

Drake and Common’s beef (if we can call it that?) might seem like a pillow fight compared to the atom bomb Kendrick dropped on Hip Hop this week, but in an interview for next month’s XXL, Drizzy claims he came out the victor. In the new issue (which hits stores... Read more

August 14, 2013 Food for Thought

K-Def – The Meeting ft Blu

Need some underground music in your life? K-Def and Blu have you covered. K-Def provides a RZA-like track, complete with eerie strings, and Blu goes in. Check out The Meeting. Related: Slum Village – Let It Go ft Blu (Audio)... Read more

August 14, 2013 Audio

Astro – KONY (Prod. Statik Selektah)

Astro has dropped one of the better response records so far to Kendrick Lamar's verse on Control. In the first verse, Astro answers most of Kendrick's assertions point by point. However, the 2nd verse is even more interesting because he takes New York rappers to task for jocking Kendrick too... Read more

August 14, 2013 Audio

Eminem – Survival

Although it might be background music to a video game commercial, anything Mr. Mathers does usually ends up at the forefront of hip-hop news. As guns are blasting during the latest preview of Call of Duty: Ghosts, a closer listen reveals Eminem himself shooting lyrical bullets off his new track... Read more

August 14, 2013 Audio

Rapsody – Kingship (Prod. DJ Premier)

I attended a small listening session for Rapsody's upcoming mixtape She Got Game last night. It is hands down one of the best projects of the year so far (album or mixtape) with production from 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Terrace Martin and more, as well as guest verses from Ab-Soul, Raekwon,... Read more

August 14, 2013 Audio

9th Wonder & Young Guru (and Parfit from AFH…) Discuss Kendrick Lamar’s Control Verse (Video)

36 hours after Kendrick Lamar set the Internet on fire with his verse claiming the title of King of New York (and Hip-Hop generally), the debate continues. I had the privileged of witnessing (and briefly participating in) a lively discussion between Young Guru and 9th Wonder last night about The... Read more

August 14, 2013 Video

Meek Mill – Lil Ni**a Snupe

It’s been almost two months since the Louisiana shooting-murder of Dream Chasers hopeful Lil Snupe (reportedly over a video game), but the memory still rings true for the man who signed him just moments after hearing his demo. In the newly released “Lil Ni**a Snupe” produced by Boi-1da & The... Read more

August 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh

A$AP Ferg – Trap Lord (Album Stream)

Following the blazing rise of A$AP Rocky, many wondered who would be next to step to the forefront for the A$AP Mob. But after the success of his recent tracks “Work Remix” and “Shabba,” it certainly appears that the next in line is none other than A$AP Ferg. With his... Read more

August 14, 2013 Audio

Lupe Fiasco – #DopeFrancis (American Trap)

What’s your favorite pope-titled Hip-Hop song? If you’re coming up blank or merely thinking of Bishop Lamont mixtapes, Lupe Fiasco has your answer. The Chicago MC presents his latest track “#DopeFrancis (American Trap),” in which religious wordplay and metaphors are prevalent throughout his bars. Always one known for controversial lyrics,... Read more

August 14, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Earl Sweatshirt: The Truth Interview With Elliott Wilson (Video)

With his debut studio album Doris on the way, Earl Sweatshirt has plenty to smile about these days. It’s been a full three years since the Odd Future MC dropped his self-titled solo project, which explains why his fans are anxiously awaiting his new Columbia Records-backed LP which drops next week... Read more

August 14, 2013 Fresh, Video

Styles P – Manson Murder (Remix) ft N.O.R.E. & Chris Rivers (aka Baby Pun)

Styles P drops a video to the remix to Manson Murder featuring N.O.R.E. and Chris Rivers. Check it out below. Related: Jadakiss, Styles P & Sheek Louch perform in NYC (Video)... Read more

August 13, 2013 Video

Tito Lopez – Black Dude Spanish Name (Video)

Tito Lopez pokes fun at himself with the title of his song Black Dude Spanish Name, but the lyrics are no joke. Check out the video. Related: Tito Lopez – Tryna Get On ft Jon Connor (Audio)... Read more

August 13, 2013 Video

Bonic – Streets Luv Me ft Schoolboy Q & Troy Ave

Here's a new track from Bonic that features Schoolboy Q and Troy Ave. Check out Streets Luv Me. Related: Schoolboy Q – Collard Greens ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)... Read more

August 13, 2013 Audio

Joell Ortiz – Outta Control (Kendrick Lamar Response)

Joell Ortiz is the first to respond to Kendrick Lamar's claim that he is in King of New York on Big Sean's song Control. Joell's response is called Outta Control...The dog days of Summer may be over but it's about to get HOT. Check it out below. Related: Big Sean... Read more

August 13, 2013 Audio

Just Blaze & Baauer – Higher ft Jay Z (Video)

Whoa...Just Blaze and Baauer just out out one of the most epic videos of the year. The visuals for Higher (featuring Jay Z on the hook), their frenetic track that is part electro and part trap, consist of a short film showing some steely youth in fierce hand to hand... Read more

August 13, 2013 Video

Terrace Martin – 3ChordFold (Full Album Stream)

Terrace Martin's 3ChordFold album hit stores today. The album features Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Wiz Khalifa, Musiq Soulchild, Robert Glasper, James Fauntleroy, Lalah Hathaway, Snoop Dogg and more. If you like soulful hip-hop with introspective lyrics, this one's for you. You can stream the entire album below and purchase it here.... Read more

August 13, 2013 Audio

Black Milk – Perfected on Puritan Ave

Black Milk is one of the most underrated double threats in the game. Dude is a beast both on the mic and behind the boards. He has a new album called No Poison No Paradise which will hit stores on 10/15. His latest release from the project is called Perfected... Read more

August 13, 2013 Audio

Big Sean – Control ft Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica

DAMN. Kendrick Lamar just lyrically assassinated an entire generation of MCs--and he named names!! J. Cole, Drake, Wale, Meek Mill, Big KRIT, Pusha T? All got murked on one record. K. Dot even took out Big Sean on his own song. Kendrick also boldly proclaims himself as the current king... Read more

August 13, 2013 Audio

Ab-Soul: The Process w/Peter Rosenberg (Video)

Ab-Soul talks with Peter Rosenberg about his loss of vision, the fact that he doesn't write down his lyrics (as complex as they are...), learning song arrangement from Kendrick Lamar, code switching, the loss of his girl Alori Joh and much more. Check out the video. Related: Ab-Soul Speaks on... Read more

August 12, 2013 Video

Schoolboy Q Discusses Getting Kicked out of His Hotel in Vegas on The Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Schoolboy Q discusses how he hangs out in Vegas--like really hangs out off the balcony in his room--and why it lead to him getting kicked out of his hotel last Spring on The Sway in the Morning Show. He also touches on whether he would sell his soul (literally) for... Read more

August 12, 2013 Video

Dizzy Wright – The Flavor ft SwizZz (Video)

Dizzy Wright will be dropping his new mixtape, The Golden Age, on 8/19. In the meantime, he releases a video for his track The Flavor that has a hard BOOM BAP drum beat reminiscent of 90's-era Hip-Hop (aka The Golden Age). The video features Dizzy's Funk Volume label mate SwizZz... Read more

August 12, 2013 Video

Stüssy x Yo! MTV Raps – Part 1 – The Importance of Yo! MTV Raps (Video)

As we previously reported, Yo! MTV Raps turned 25 last week. To celebrate the significant anniversary and a launch of a new Yo!-inspired clothing line, Stussy has put together a dope mini-documentary on the importance of Yo! MTV Raps. The short film features several Hip-Hop luminaries such as ?uestlove, Alchemist,... Read more

August 12, 2013 Throwback

Oprah Speaks on the Recent Back and Forth Between Jay Z & Harry Belafonte (Video)

Shaheem Reid sat down with Oprah Winfrey to discuss the new film The Butler and managed to sneak in a question about the recent back and forth between Jay Z and Harry Belafonte. Oprah answered the question straight on and even managed to bring it back around to the relevance... Read more

August 12, 2013 Video

Terrace Martin – Triangleship ft Kendrick Lamar

Terrace Martin's new album 3ChordFold hits stores at midnight tonight. Until then, he's dropped another hot record. This one features none other than Kendrick Lamar on the hook. Check out Triangleship. Related: Terrace Martin – You’re The One ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Tone Trezure (Audio)... Read more

August 12, 2013 Audio

Jim-E-O – Special ft Lab Ox

I love the independent grind. Texas rapper Jim-E-O is a car salesman by day, devoted father by night and passionate artist by nature. His latest single, Special, deals with the toll the daily juggling act can take on a relationship, even with someone who Is truly special. Check it out... Read more

August 12, 2013 Audio

DJ Skizz – Light Years ft Roc Marciano, A.G., O.C. & Godfather Pt. 3

Here's a grimy new track from DJ Skizz featuring Roc Marciano, A.G., O.C. & Godfather Pt. 3. Check out Light Years. Related: DJ Skizz – Vio-Lence ft Lil Fame & Ill Bill (Video)... Read more

August 11, 2013 Audio

Mayer Hawthorne Performs on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Mayer Hawthorne's music has hints of The Doobie Brothers and old Hall & Oates, update to feel contemporary and uniquely his own. His album, Where Does This Door Go, is one of the best soul releases of the year. He recently performed his single Her Favorite Song, as well as... Read more

August 11, 2013 Video

AFH: The Week in Video (8/11/13) (Video Playlist)

This week's video wrap up features a groovy new video by Schoolboy Q featuring Kendrick Lamar, freestyles from Lord Finess and Camp Lo, Tony Touch showing off his vinyl collection and Jean Grae putting it down with Mobetta. Check it out below. Related: AFH: The Week in Video (8/3/13) (Video... Read more

August 11, 2013 Playlists, Video

Krayzie Bone – The Future ft Pozition

Krayzie Bone paints a vivid picture of the future (and the present) in his latest release, and it's bleak. He takes aim at materialism, conspiracy theories, soulless Hip-Hop and more. Check out The Future featuring Pozition. Related: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Everything 100 (Audio)... Read more

August 11, 2013 Audio

Breaking Bad: The Final Season (Video)

Breaking Bad, one of the most critically acclaimed shows to hit the TV screen premieres episode 1 of its final season tonight. Walter White, unassuming school teacher turned meth lord, has evolved into one of the hardest G's on TV. Below is a video showing the arc of his character... Read more

August 11, 2013 Video