Drake’s “get-some-shit-off-my-chest” record gets a pretty simple video, which highly likely shot at 5 AM In Toronto.

Nas—poet, confessor, political firebrand, tongue-twisting genius. Ranked as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in history, Nas shared his remarkable story at 92Y. Hear about his gifted Queens childhood, the early days with Main Source, his philanthropic work and the insight and inspiration behind his latest record, Life Is Good.

Talib Kweli speaks with Marc Lamont Hill of the Huffington Post, alongside a roundtable also including each Ebony Magazine’s Jamilah Lemieux, Washington Post’s Rahiel Tesfamariam and activist Rosa Clemente, about recent controversial lyrics from Rick Ross and Lil Wayne. Interesting debate. Don’t believe us? Just watch….

Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Dizzy Wright for an exclusive interview.He freestyles, talks about how he got down with Hopsin, how he recieved his following, Hopsin’s beefs, his style of music & much more.

Man Bites Dog Records are proud to present Illogic & Blockhead-Behind the Album “Capture the Sun” Episode 2 produced & directed by Blueprint. In this Episode both artists further explain their origins musically and also their influences. Illogic & Blockhead are releasing their album Capture the Sun on 4-16-13 via Man Bites Dog Records.

From Tyler’s new LP, Wolf, out April 2nd. Directed By Wolf Haley.

We usually don’t post live performance videos, thanks to lousy shaky cam footage and poor audio, but in certain cases we make exceptions – like when Mobb Deep reunites for Paid Dues, which happened on Saturday.

First official single from Mos Def and Mannie Fresh’s collaborative album, OMFGOD.

Daz Dillinger, Kurupt and Snoop Dogg new smash that they dedicated to their hometown, “L.A. Here’s 2 U”. The production provided by Charlie Red. Directed By @therealdahdah.

Produced by Mac Miller’s Larry Fisherman alias.

Twista re-imagines Run DMC’s “My Adidas” is a whole new way. Not a cover. From Dark Horse, the album, coming soon.

Directed By Rony Alwin. Filmed last weekend at Ultra Music Festival in Miami. Aoki caking at the 3:20 mark. AZEALIA BANKS – NO PROBLEMS from Rony Alwin on Vimeo.

Official remix to Jeezy’s current club smash. Kendrick sons ‘em all.

Southern heavy remix of Beyonce’s “I Been On”, featuring many of Houston’s finest.

For the third installment of his GOLDRush series, Sugar Tongue Slim brings along DJ Bear One to flip some of alternative music’s finest sounds. Acts like The Heavy, Purity Ring, Kavinsky, Walk The Duck and Gary Clark Jr. get the breakbeat treatment as Slim showcases why he’s the games sharpest on one of the best [cont.]

From the upcoming album Lip Lock.

Terrace Martin plays the sax….

With his long-awaited full-length solo project Ascension now available digitally, Jasiri X is debuting the latest video off the project: “Pillars” featuring Rhymesayers emcee Brother Ali. Ascension, produced entirely by Religion, is available at the links below.

Lil Wayne talks seizures, Miami Heat, hottest MC list, his new album,TMZ’s coverage of his hospitalization and more, with DJ Felli Fel of Power 106.

XXL Magazine and Monster Energy Presents The 2013 XXL Freshman Class featuring rappers Logic, Dizzy Wright, Action Bronson, Schoolboy Q, Travis Scott, Trinidad James, Ab-Soul, Joey Bada$$, Kirko Bangz and Angel Haze. Go behind the scenes and get a sneak peak of the rap cyphers, freestyles, roundtable interview and magazine cover shoot. Stay tuned for [cont.]