In the above vlog, Jeezy offers a preview – or “prequel”, as he calls it – to his next mixtape, It’s The World, set to drop soon.

With several celeberity appearences throughout the jam-packed night, legendary rapper, KRS-One, stopped by STiKS Gaming’s Inaugural ARCADE Gaming Gala to not only deliver a magnificent performance, but to also raise awarness about the coniiuning need for Hurrican Sandy support. Further to the point, the highly respected hip hop artist shares that with the material loss [cont.]

If they stop putting [out] records, and they don’t put nothing on the radio and they say, ‘f*ck rap,’ and drop me… I’ll still be rhyming.” – Nas, quoted in Columbia’s Illmatic press release (1994) From the label just named one of the “10 Best Record Labels of 2012” by FACT Magazine and the crew [cont.]

There’s some videos circulating on the internet of a gang called the GD’s – The Gangster Disciples – whom apparently have chapters in Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina, threatening Rick Ross’ life. This has been going on for about a month, with various chapters of the gang making death threats at Ross, saying he is [cont.]

Rolling Stone gets the drop on this new cut from DJ Nu-Mark’s album, Broken Sunlight, as seen offered above on the Get On Down USB/Turntable needle.

Tip gives us another cut from Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head, which hits stores next week. Produced by The Neptunes, and hook written by Pharrell, quite obviously.

Another track from Snoop Lion’s Reincarnated LP, due 2013. Produced by Major Lazer.

From DJ Wally Sparks’ new SPKSMEN Vol. 1 mixtape.

Rap’s current flavor-of-the-month is Trinidad James, with “All Gold Everything” being the cut to freestyle/remix. N.O.R.E. jumps on the beat for this unofficial reworking of the bullion-praising anthem.

MMG’s Gunplay tries on Raekwon’s “Guillotine Swordz” instrumental.

Game shows off what he intended his Jesus Piece tracklist to look like, but a few clearance issues may have keep that from happening. So you can add those extras in yourself, using the power of the innanet.

Directed by Jake Handegard. This may or may not appear on J’s Stay Trippy LP, due next year.

Hosted by DJ Skee. The cover is an homage to late 80′s/early 90′s hand-drawn covers such as Short Dog’s In The House, Sittin’ On Chrome, This Is An EP Release, and Doggystyle. And all of those albums should be in your iTunes.

Del explains his philosophies on rap and rhymes in this two part video produced by VincaniTV.

The Black Hippy founder spits some bars on BET’s 106 & Park’s backroom.

(Former?) Def Jam artist Chrisette Michelle returns with a new mixtape release, featuring collaborations with 2 Chainz, Wale, Bilal, and more. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com

Big Boi lets fans here the original version of “Mama Told Me”, from his VLADR LP, which hits stores tomorrow.

Longtime Roots affiliate and Money Makin’ Jam Boys member Truck North teams with Asher Roth and Black Thought for this cut from his upcoming Our American Cousin EP. Produced by The Wurxs.

Pusha gives us a peak at what his Wrath of Kaine mixtape will sound like, which will precede his next LP, My Name Is My Name.

Rick Ross drops off another video from his God Forgives, I Don’t LP. Directed by Dre Films/Maybach Films.