Directed by Orson Whales & Kris Ex. My Name is My Name might seem like a rather obvious statement and dubious title for a record, but after checking out the first in a series of video “testimonials” (this one is called “A Name I Call Myself”), the origin becomes infinitely clearer. Check out the new [cont.]

In this episode of The Combat Jack Show, Killer Mike and El-P explain the ways they educate listeners through their music as well as other endeavors. For Killer Mike, that happens to be his own podcast Educated Villains, which he uses as a platform to enlighten listeners on issues they may not be aware of. [cont.]

Nardwuar interviews Trina da Baddest B*tch at Fortune Sound Club in Vancouver, BC Canada.

In the latest installment of The Process with Peter Rosenberg, Pharoahe Monch details his writing technique during his early years in Organized Konfusion.

Kendrick Lamar reacts to Ice Cube’s praise & discusses life in Compton with Arsenio. Performance of “M.A.A.D. City” in the second clip.

As part of Chapter 52: China curated by CLOT, FRANK had founder Edison Chen sit down with Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA to examine the influence of martial arts and its fierce presence within the collective’s music.

Inspectah Deck talks about the ODB hologram, what he thinks of Drake’s “Wu-Tang Forever” single, and responding to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse.

“There’s no more Kumbayah”. 50 Cent and Kidd Kidd stopped by Hot 97 to talk with Funk Flex. 50 says how he feels about Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse, Kidd Kidd hoping on Wayne’s “Dedication 5″ tape, new music & more.

Tity Boy sits in with the The Breakfast Club to speak on the release of his new album, B.O.A.T.S. 2: Me Time.

Mister Cee gives an emotional interview to Hot 97′s Ebro after being caught – again – with a transgender prostitute. In this emotional, teary interview, Cee admits to having “fellatio” from a transexual, however insists he is “not gay”. Cee resigned from the station for about 24 hours, but was “back on the box” later [cont.]

Kendrick Lamar gives advice to rising mc Bishop Nehru, who is scheduled to release a project with MF Doom on Lex Records within the next year.

This is awkwardly awesome.

Kendrick Lamar gets bothered by TMZ, and gives a brief response about all of the responses to his verse on Big Sean’s “Control”.

Janelle Monae sits in with 97.9 The Beat’s Jesse Salazar about her new album, and the concept behind the “Electric Lady”. Your browser does not support iframes.

Rick Ross and the self-made crew appear at Hot 97 to speak on the Self Made 3, Meek Mill’s beef with Kendrick, and much more.

While backstage at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit for this year’s “Under the Influence of Music” tour, Damon Campbell sat down with Pro Era’s Joey Bada$$ to discuss his first rap, childhood duo, early influences, and more.

Lil Wayne returns to speak with Ms. Katie on the season 2 premiere of her daytime afternoon show, Katie. Here, they speak on last year’s seizures and if they were related to his use of syrup. Instead, it was related to a pain pill abuse.

Pusha T opens up at Rock The Bells about why Kanye West kicked him out of the studio while producing My Name Is My Name, tweeting, and his next LP, King Push.

Famed producer Just Blaze shares his thoughts on Jay Electronica’s highly anticipated follow-up to “Exhibit C,” and reveals if an album is on the way. He also speaks about his communication with Jay, and what it would take for him to release an album.

Legendary producer DJ Premier sits down with Mass Appeal to explain the mindset behind their Gang Starr-inspired collaboration and how the original Gang Starr logo first came to be. Created by Guru and Big Shug, Premier explains, “the chain is the bond of the artists and the star is the talent inside the chain”. See [cont.]