Young Buck is in “chain-gang college” right now, and speaks to his homeboy Charlie P from the inside. On this phone call clip, he let’s everyone know he’s doing well, and spits an acapella for the fans.

Diamond D will embark on a 20th Anniversary Tour for his seminal 1992 LP, Stunts, Blunts, & Hip-Hop, backed by the Champion Sound live band. Dates to be announced.

In this three part interview, the legendary Masta Ace visits Sway In The Morning to talk about origins of “The Symphony”, G.O.O.D. vs. Slaugherhouse vs. MMG, and performs “I Did It” from his new album MA_DOOM with MF Doom.

Tip meets up with Angie Martinez to speak on his new book Trouble & Triumph, and also gives his thoughts on Lil Wayne’s recent comments about New York City.

As he embarks on a promotional tour for his new book Purpose: An Immigrant’s Story, singer/rapper Wyclef Jean discusses the recent revelation that The Fugees broke up because of Lauryn Hill’s alleged claim that baby Zion was his. Reported by Seandra Sims. Edited by Gina Torres.

Xzibit previews tracks off his hotly anticipated new LP, Napalm, in stores October 9th. TRACKLIST: 01. State Of Hip-Hop vs. Xzibit [Prod. By Beat Butcha] 02. Everything [Prod. By Rick Rock] 03. Dos Equis (Ft. RBX & The Game) [Prod. By Rick Rock] 04. Something More (Ft. Prodigy) [Prod. By Saukrates] 05. Gangsta Gangsta [Prod. [cont.]

The G.O.O.D. promo tour continues, as the crew rolls up to 106 & Park to discuss Cruel Summer. The crew gives an interview in three parts in the first clip. The second clip is of the entire show, which also includes performances of “Mercy”, “New God Flow,” “Birthday Song,” “I Don’t Like,” and “Clique”, starting [cont.]

9th Wonder will close out two of his most popular collaborative LP series’ on November 13th, with two separate albums to be released on the same day. The Solution, his third LP with Duck Down frontman Buckshot, and The Final Adventure, his fifth LP with Murs, will both hit “at the same damn time,” according [cont.]

First single from collaborative effort of producer Exile and Johaz.

In this dope series put together by DJ Derezon and Tre The Boy Wonder of The Soundscan Mixshow, the duo feature both RZA and DJ Premier in separate episodes, exploring 14 of their classic records, and the stories behind them, as told by the producers themselves.

Del speaks briefly with AUX TV about his upcoming Deltron 3030 sequel with Dan The Automator and Kid Koala, Event II. He explains the setting of the album takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, free of rule or government.

The long-awaited Ca$h Money reunion takes flight on this just-recorded Juvenile record featuring Lil Wayne and Birdman, which is reportedly the first of a series of new collaborations. Hook borrowed from 2Pac, beat by Mike WIll Made It.

X tries his hand at using futuristic device, “computer”. Hilarity ensues.

‘Ye releases this EPK for his new G.O.O.D. Music compilation album, Cruel Summer. The album is on track to do around 180k copies in it’s first week.

Bobbito visits Angie Martinez at Hot 97 to speak on his new pick-up basketball film, Doin’ It In The Park.

Common, Pusha T, Cyhi the Prynce, Teyana Taylor and Big Sean talk about how recording “Cruel Summer” with Kanye was no Hawaiian vacation.

The duo that collaborated on “If I Ruled The World” well embark on an 18-city U.S. tour called the Life Is Good / Black Rage tour. Definite opposite ends of the outlook spectrum. Dates below: Oct. 6 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion (NAS ONLY) Oct. 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona State Fairgrounds [cont.]

The Mixdown is a weekly show in which Esteban visits recording studios to hang with hip hop producers and MCs. This week Esteban spends time with rapper Skyzoo, who previews several tracks on his upcoming album A Dream Deferred.

Cameras were not allowed in last night’s $40k-per-plate fundraiser for Barack Obama at Jay-Z’s 40/40 club, but this image was posted on El Presidente’s Twitter account. Who knew Jay was taller than Barack?

Statik helms the remix for this cut originally taken from Take Me to Your Leader.