Lupe Fiasco speaks on accusations of being unpatriotic, showing how he feels about certain aspects – the good and the bad – of America. “Let’s just say that The Great American Rap Album, in its totality, both albums and all the music that’s in it is me trying to define what America is. Trying to [cont.]

Rarely do we get to see Jay-Z do interviews, but Billboard caught up with the man at the NBA 2K13 launch event. He downplayed his “executive producer role” for the new 2K Sports title, “It was more like making a playlist than executive producing. But don’t tell ‘em that,” said Jay. “Executive producing an album, [cont.]

Fuse spends time with producer !llmind, who discusses his GOOD Music track “The Morning,” his group Smokey Robotic, and producing K-Pop sensations Drunken Tiger and Yoon Mi-Rae.

This really happened! Al Jazeera speaks with Brother Ali about his new album, Mourning In America & Dreaming In Color, and his role in the Occupy movement.

Jake One sits down with HipHopSite.Com to speak on his just released LP with Brother Ali, Mourning In America & Dreaming In Color, working with Dr. Dre on Detox, Freeway’s next album, working with MF Doom, and much more. HipHopSite.Com: First off, what are you using to produce? Jake One: Pretty much, the foundation of [cont.]

In this Interview with Montreality, MEMPHIS BLEEK speaks about: – The type of student he was at school (0:18) – Jobs he’s had as a teenager growing up (0:32) – His involvement in JAY-Z & Bacardi’s new cognac DUSS’É (0:42) – What he spent his 1st big paycheck on (1:58) – The key to success [cont.]

Out Da Box TV brings you a special new interview with Producer/Emcee “Jneiro Jarel” who is also known as Dr. Who Dat? and J.J. of JJ DOOM. They caught up with Jneiro last month for what would be his first TV Interview, coincidentally taking place on the actual day he released his highly anticipated collabo [cont.]

In this interview with FUSE’s Ashanti (?), Lupe Fiasco explains that his decision to roll with a solid black album cover for Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 was inspired by Johnny Cash, who is also touched upon on the album’s track “Man In Black”.

The outspoken rapper explains why it was important to him to make “Animal Style”, and predicts whether or not there will ever be an openly gay mainstream hip hop artist. Fashawn also weighs in, discussing the possibility of doing a record with a gay rapper spitting gay-oriented lyrics. The duo end the interview by touching [cont.]

The legendary rapper explains why he’s been able to stay such a hot commodity for so long, revealing that he’s “never experienced a greater addiction than hearing myself on a beat.” Busta also shares his thoughts on staying relevant with a younger audience for so long and the importance as growing as an artist by [cont.]

The legendary Philly rapper looks back on his career with Roc-A-Fella and Jay-Z, who said Beanie would go down as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Beans also details his famous rap beef with Jadakiss, and reveals that it wasn’t anything personal against Jada, he was just looking to lay his “bones down [cont.]

Extreme close-up interview with Fuse. Patron Cupcakes, for the win.

With the upcoming release of her debut album Somethin’ ‘Bout Kreay, Fat Jew decided to have a quick sit down with Kreashawn to discuss absolutely nothing relevant. As always it is mentally insane, he gives her a ridiculous present and there’s a short surprise at the end.

El-Producto sits in with the WBEZ Chicago’s Sound Opinions radio crew, in this in-depth 40+ minute interview. He speaks on his two most recent projects, Cancer 4 Cure and Killer Mike’s R.A.P. Music, as well as what to expect next from the producer/emcee.

Kendrick speaks with Vevo about his success and the path his career has taken.

50 Cent visits KDON 102.5 and speaks to Eric The Funky 1 about his upcoming fitness book, Formula 50, as well as his upcoming album, Street King Immortal. He reveals that SKI will feature Eminem, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, and more.

Tip sits in with The Breakfast Club, speaking on his new album, Trouble Man, and coinciding book release, Trouble & Triumph, and more.

Hilarity.