Asher Roth’s “Apples & Bananas” has arrived! Now kick back and nod your head to this sonic treat from the artist’s latest mixtape The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2.

In other news, Danny Brown’s Fool’s Gold LP, OLD, will hit 9/30/13.

“A role model for women” and “showcased her being classy” were thrown around by Big Sean. G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean explains why he cast Miley Cyrus is his video for “Fire,” and reveals the extent of their friendship. He also speaks about the artistic direction of the video, how it related to Miley’s actual [cont.]

Produced by Lifted. Directed by Danny Manhattan. From ESGN, available now.

E-40′s second Block Brochure trilogy, parts 4, 5 & 6, coming soon.

Famed Brooklyn rapper Fabolous opens up about Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse, where he crowned himself the “King of NY,” revealing that he had mixed feelings about the verse. He also explains how he did his research on the situation after the song was released, and how he was prepared to respond.

Questlove tells the story of how he randomly (very randomly) found J. Cole’s iPhone at a gas station.

First leak off Ransom & Statik Selektah’s 10 song project The Proposal out September 10th on Showoff/Presidential Lifestyle.

“4 brklyn.”

MMLP2 November 5th.

New video for Meyhem Lauren’s track Drug Lords featuring fellow New Yorkers AG Da Coroner & Action Bronson on a Harry Fraud beat, taken from his free mixtape Respect The Fly Shit.

With the VMA’s descending upon us last night, 2 Chainz delivered a preview of two new tracks from his upcoming album, B.O.A.T.S. 2: Me Time, with “Netflix” featuring Fergie, and a 15 second snippet of “I Do It”, as featured in the Beats By Dre commercial.

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis receive “Best Video With A Social Message” award. Iggy Azalea and Lil Kim Present Best Hip-Hop Video to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for “Can’t Hold Us”. Kanye West performs “Blood On The Leaves”. Pharrell, Daft Punk, and Nile Rodgers Present Best Female Video. Get More: 2013 VMA, Artists.MTV, Music, Justin Timberlake [cont.]

In stores September 17th. 1. Lil Snupe Intro (Lil Snupe) 2. Gallardo (Gunplay ft. Trina, Rick Ross & Yo Gotti) 3. The Plug (Meek Mill ft. Omelly) 4. Levels (Meek Mill) 5. Lay It Down (Rick Ross ft. Young Breed& Lil Boosie) 6. Stack on My Belt (Rick Ross ft. Wale & Birdman) 7. Black [cont.]

Kendrick Lamar, keeps it West Coast as he talks Clippers, his relationship with Chris Paul and Arron Afflalo and Dwight Howard leaving the Lakers with Cabbie Richards in Cabbie Presents. They also discuss sneakers, basketball dreams and things that kill his vibe.

Robin Thicke follows up his smash hit, “Blurred Lines”, with this 2 Chainz and Kendrick fueled collaboration.

Rick Ross performs #FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt @ Reebok Classic concert in Las Vegas. Also in attendance at the event held at Rain was Swizz Beatz, French Montana, Stalley, Tyga, Travis Scott, Travis Barker and more. Afterwards, Ciroc Amaretto #BlackGold presents MMG x Reebok private suite party.

Stay Trippy available online and in-stores tomorrow.

Tony Touch recounts classic hip-hop stories on Juan Epstein (Peter Rosenberg + Cipha Sounds).

Produced by Chuck Inglish & Polyester The Saint.