Earlier this week, KarenCivil.com debuted part 1 of 2 of an exclusive sit-down interview with Wiz Khalifa. In part 1 he discussed the backlash he’s received from his ‘O.N.I.F.C.’ album cover and the delay behind his collaboration mixtape with Curren$y. Today, in part 2, he talks about his close friend Snoop Lion and also the [cont.]

From The Diamond Life Project, available now.

Produced by The Audible Doctor. The two former Label mates collaborate for this track from Movies On Demand 4 .

RZA teams up with ODB’s son, Boy Jones, for this Wu-Wednesday demo.

Lil Wayne caused some controversy this week when he said, “flat out, I don’t like New York,” in an MTV interview, when asked about his NYC performance last week with Nicki Minaj. State Senator Malcolm Smith responded with a press conference, demanding an apology from the rapper. Birdman also weighs in, suggesting that he stands [cont.]

Game serves up the first new track from his next LP, The Dispensary, featuring an all star cast of commercial rappers. Produced by SAP.

Directed by Benjamin Dickinson. From R.A.P. Music, available now.

In a surreal, only-in-Vegas moment, “motherfuckin’ icon,” David Copperfield suddently appeared right before the audience’s eyes, during the middle of a Rick Ross performance, for a song that shares his namesake.

At Rock The Bells this past weekend, Nas sit down with Fuse to speak on his new album and the forthcoming video for “Bye Baby”, which details his divorce with Kelis.

M.F. Doom ends his rhyming hiatus after a three-year absence since his last release, Born Like This. Originally born in the U.K., Doom was denied entry back into the U.S. after travelling with a U.K. visa, forcing him to stay in London, where he recorded the entirety of his new record, J.J. Doom. A collaboration [cont.]

Action Bronson discusses his transformation from chef to musician and the unexpected places he finds inspiration. Catch Action Bronson on August 23rd, 2012 for a FREE show at Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY.

As Substantial’s Mello Music Group debut Home Is Where The Art Is nears release, the DMV MC can’t contain his excitement. In anticipation of the release, Substantial joins indie powerhouse Homeboy Sandman and up-and-coming DMV wordsmith Javier Starks for the high-energy track “ReLOADED”. The track doesn’t appear on Substantial’s own album but is instead a [cont.]

Late last month, Dark Time Sunshine released their sophomore album, ANX. Since then, as Dark Time Sunshine continue their three month, 42-city tour alongside Aesop Rock, acclaim continues to roll in for the album, both from fans, which have viewed DTS’ recent video for “Never Cry Wolf” nearly 30,000 times in the past two weeks, [cont.]

Underground rap legend R.A. The Rugged Man is currently wrapping up work on his highly anticpated new album Legends Never Die. During a recent studio session, R.A. and Danish singer Amalie Bruun took a break from recording to preview some exclusive new music from the album. R.A. also gets Amalie to sing her part from [cont.]

Craig G’s album cover to Ramblings Of An Angry Old Man wins. Due October 30th.

This comes from Ras Kass forthcoming “P.U.M.A.” EP, which will also feature Planet Asia, Chace Infinite, Yukmouth, Alchemist, Doc Hollywood, Illinformed, and Klasic.