Kendrick Lamar talks about his next album (or at least acknowledges), travelling, his desire to score films, and more.

Universal has released the first photo of the cast of F. Gary Gray’s Straight Outta Compton, featuring the film’s Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, and Ice Cube. It was news broke earlier in the week that Dr. Dre would be played by Marcus Callender, however this has turned out to be incorrect, as the role will go [cont.]

If you came of age in the 90’s golden era, you know that Onyx’s introductory album Bacdafucup was a hip-hop staple. Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr, Sonny Seeza and Big DS (R.I.P) were angry, spastic and totally captivating on the mic. Subsequent albums became soundtracks for New York City ruffnecks and ruffneck sympathizers across the world. [cont.]

In early 2014, MMG brought together Ugly Heroes member and local fire eater Verbal Kent with North Carolina’s Khrysis (Jamla, Away Team) to bring us Sound of the Weapon. In their newest video, “Raponomics”, they come together to explain the market in hip-hop. Weak MCs’ stock is depreciating. Kent chains bars together with slurred rhymes [cont.]

Tip’s lead single to Paperwork gets a video, by Director X. Produced by DJ Mustard. Get More: T.I., No Mediocre feat. Iggy Azalea, Music, More Music Videos

After a slew of loose releases, Jabee offers a visual from his Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt Murs Label 3:16 album cut “To whom it may concern” The song is Jabee dealing with the pressure of being a starving artist, also the struggle of not knowing if people are listening and getting the message.

Joey Bad speaks with DJ Vlad about his recent beef with Lil B, saying the whole thing was staged. He also discusses Twitter and give his thoughts on social media in general.

DJ Semtex recently caught up with Pusha T backstage at his headline London show, who speaks on working on his new album, King Push, with Pharrell and Kanye West.

Watch Madlib perform with drummer Mabanua and pianist Kan Sano in Japan, in this awesome jam session for Hennessy Artistry.

Scion AV presents Scotty ATL “Pray Alone” from his upcoming album OTR2SJ, hitting 6/30.

A song that was recorded during 2013′s Summer Knights recordings sessions, which is finally seeing the light of day today.

Ferg spits over Wu-Tang Clan’s “Tearz” instrumental. A$AP Mob’s L.O.R.D. LP is coming soon.

Check out the second episode of Action Bronson’s food show Fuck, That’s Delicious via MUNCHIES, Vice’s new food channel. In this installment Bronson teaches us how to make the perfect steak and homemade guacamole while reminiscing on BBQ and other southern foods on his tour stops in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

Here is a studio version of Jarren Benton’s entry on XXL’s Freshmen 2014 mixtape, without DJ drops, for free download.

From Fab’s fan-favorite The S.O.U.L. Tape 3, available now.

#TheseDays hits June 24th. Get More: Ab-Soul,Ab-Soul videos

Visual piece for G-Unit’s return single.

Tip speaks with EBro and the Hot 97 Morning Show about his recent issues with Floyd Mayweather, his upcoming album, and more.

First video and single from Joell Ortiz’s House Slippers LP, due September 2014. !llmind on the beat. Plus, Joell Ortiz spits over Nicki Minaj’s new single, “Pills & Potions”.

Ace Hood collaborates with grimemcee Skepta for his latest single.