From Kid Ink’s Almost Home, due May 28th.

Given Kanye’s rants lately, and the fact that he has a new album coming next month (supposedly), we’re guessing he’s going to wig out on live television this Saturday for the season finale of SNL. Here’s the already awkward promo.

In 2008, Rick Ross and Birdman recorded an LP together called The H, which never saw the light of day. They have decided to release the LP, next Thursday, May 23rd. “H” PSA FROM BIRDMAN & RICK ROSS from DERICK G on Vimeo.

Get Schooled sits down with Kendrick Lamar to rap about music, life and success. Exclusive interview with Kendrick Lamar from Get Schooled on Vimeo.

Directed by Gunplay & Ryan Snyder. What’s the over/under on Gunplay changing his name to G-Play before his major label debut drops?

Last week, new comer Chance The Rapper, OG Talib Kweli, and Cory Mo came together on Showoff Radio with Statik Selektah. Over ASAP Rocky’s 1 Train beat, Talib kicked the cypher off. Tune in to Showoff Radio each and every Thursday from 8p to Midnight EST.

Leftover from the Power & Passion sessions. The maxi-single is available now for free download at http://lifeispassion.com/.

Juicy J talks about the features on his new album “Stay Trippy”, why he doesn’t need to sip lean, and his verse from the late Pimp C.

Ortiz spits over Rocko’s controversial track that cost Rick Ross his Reebok deal.

Yeezy did a surprise show for Adult Swim in New York City last night, backed by a Daft Punk-esque light pyramid. In the clip below, he performs a new track that may-or-may-not be called “So Awesome”, adding in one of his usual rants.

This visual is created from footage of three recent performances of the #NewJetCity single #Mary shot in New York, Washington & Rhode Island.

Directed by Picture Perfect, from the album Excuse My French, out May 21 on Bad Boy.

From Muggs electronic-tinged Bass For Your Face LP.

Hmm, a Big Tymers reunion with Drake and Lil Wayne replacing Mannie Fresh? Didn’t think this was going to go over well with some…. Get More: Mannie Fresh, RapFix Live, Full Episodes

That reminds us, as we approach the mid-way point of 2013, it’s time to start thinking about the Best & Worst cover art for the year-end wrap up. Wale’s The Gifted is due June 25th.

From La The Darkman’s Diary of a Playboy 2 mixtape, available now.

A short documentary about the creative collaboration behind Ghostface Killah’s 12 Reasons To Die comic book, executive produced by RZA. The video features interviews with Ghostface Killah, co-creators Adrian Younge & CE Garcia (composer & musician of 12 Reasons To Die album, respectively), co-creators Matthew Rosenberg and Patrick Kindlon (writers of the 12 Reasons To [cont.]

Uhhhhhhhhh…… From The Lonely Island’s upcoming LP, The Wack Album. Who said they’re wack?!?

The first ever Killaz Battle event was a huge success and left everyone in attendance more than satisfied with the battles and performances that took place. Aside from the epic lyrical clashes that went down on the main stage, there were performances from Loaded Lux and Styles P. While Styles performed some of his classics [cont.]