Here is the first visual from The Roots upcoming album How I Got Over. No track list or any other information is available at this time. According to Def Jam, the album is still slated for a June 22nd release.

Here is a video of Jeezy and his Street Dreamz Foundation giving to the kids. Good to see a artist give to the community in a positive way. The Street Dreamz Foundation is a non-profit origination to share and encourage kids in their Dreamz.

Jay-Z will be releasing a new album titled The Hits Collection Vol. 1 on June 29th. Right now there is only speculation on what tracks will appear on it and whether it will contain any new material. The album will be released the same day as Diddy’s and Games new albums. A new website has [cont.]

Ski Beatz stops by Squeeze Radio for a interview and to preview some tracks form the highly anticipated 24 Hour Karate School as well as a few other projects that Ski is working on. Check out the audio below. LISTEN: Ski Beatz Interview On Squeeze Radio (Audio)

Artwork for the new mixtape from Raekwon and The Brinks Boys, Cocainism Vol. 2. The mixtape is set to drop on Memorial Day along with the Capone-N-Noreaga mixtape by Green Lantern, Camouflage Season.

New track from Yo Gotti off his upcoming new album Live In The Kitchen. Gotti has confirmed that he has recorded over 100 tracks for the album but will soon cut that down do 16-20. A track with T.I. has also been confirmed, with production on the album from Jim Jonsin, Cool & Dre and [cont.]

Here is the new cover art for Fat Joes upcoming album The Darkside Vol. 1. The new album from Fat Joe will feature Cam’ron, Trey Songz, R. Kelly and more. Check it out, the album drops June 29th.

Classic Cam’ron right here as he and Vado discuss their new mixtape Boss Of All Bosses 2.5. The mixtape is available now.

Capone and Noreaga’s forthcoming and redundantly titled: The War Report 2:Report The War drops July 13. Peep the tracklisting below. 1. Pain (Produced by The Alchemist) 2. Bodega Stories (Feat. The L.O.X.) (Produced by Scram Jones) 3. Dutches vs. Phillies vs. Bamboo (Feat. Raekwon) (Produced by Scram Jones) 4. My Attribute (Produced by Dreddy) 5. [cont.]

Tip sat down for a King to King chat on CNN’s “Larry King Live” last night. Larry came with the tough questions, asking Tip about his latest incident and troubles with the law. Check out the interview in it’s entirety below. Larry didn’t hold back on this one.

Marco gives a preview of the cover art.The Stupendous Adventures Of Marco Polo drops June 29.

Facemob released a statement to Ozone Magazine slamming VH1′s upcoming Dirty South Hip Hop Honors which he plans to not attend. In his statement, Face describes himself as feeling “slighted” and dresses down the award show; describing it as nothing more than a show to throw a bone to southern hiphop artists. An exerpt form [cont.]

Gucci just wrapped up his first post-release interview on Atlanta’s V103, speaking on prison, education, family life, talking to fans, and about his new album, The Appeal. Check out the whole thing below. Meanwhile, peep shots from his welcome home dinner that took place last night, while the intro to The State Vs. Radric Davis [cont.]

Say it ain’t so ?uest….. The Roots How I Got Over has up and DISAPPEARED from the UMG database, originally set for a June 22nd release. We’re guessing that means more delays……….*sigh*. Click image to enlarge.

Eminem broke all kinds of records with this new single, “Not Afraid”, as we will see on tomorrow’s Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. The reflective, clean-and-sober anthem is the second rap song to ever enter the chart at #1, following Puff Daddy’s “Missing You”, his dedication to B.I.G., performed with Faith Evans and 112. It [cont.]

You see what happens when you stop buying music? Your favorite artists have to go do songs for movies like Twilight: Eclipse to insure they get paid. All jokes aside, Cee Lo’s going to be eating well for the next year off royalties from the soundtrack, which includes a new song from the Goodie Mob [cont.]

Jay-Z and Eminem appeared at Comerica Park tonight to announce a pair of shows that will take place in New York and Detroit, respectively. The two will perform at both Yankee Stadium on September 13th and home of the Detroit Tigers, Comerica Park on September 2nd. Jay will headline the New York event, while Em [cont.]

Killa and Vado team up with Drama for this new mixtape. This one you gotta purchase though, as per Cam’ron’s request. Head over to the Hall of Fame to do so. Tracklist: 1. Welcome 2. Ya Lyin’ 3. Raise It Up 4. Speakin’ Tongues 5. Steady 6. I Don’t Believe Niggas feat. Fabolous 7. New [cont.]

Weezy F. was caught with what is described as “contraband” in his cell. The illegal materials found were earphones and a charger. Nothing else was found in the cell, so officers searched the cells of the other inmates and then found an mp3 player. Turns out that Wayne hid the charger and headphones in a [cont.]

El’s next mostly instrumental magnum opus, Weareallgonnaburninhellmegamixxx3 preorders have begun, via Definitive Jux’s website. The site is offering several different packages – digital, autographed CD and autographed vinyl, which you can get a la cart, or in special T-Shirt package deals for a little extra. Megamixxx3 T-shirts and hoodies are also sold separately. Orders will [cont.]