Yup, you read that right. Solar reportedly wants Premier to join him in a memorial concert for Guru. “Not only Premier, but the whole Gang Starr Foundation — everybody, for sure,” Solar told MTV News. “It couldn’t be [a tribute] without them. Plus, the list of artists Guru and I have already compiled that would [cont.]

And the press release reads as follows: Brooklyn Bodega, producers of the 6th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF), is excited to announce this year’s headliner – De La Soul. Since 1989, De La Soul (Pos, Dave and Mase) have been a cornerstone of Hip-Hop music and culture. From the groundbreaking album “3 Feet High and [cont.]

MF Grimm will return with his next LP, You Only Live Twice: The Audio Graphic Novel, currently set for a May 18th release date on Day By Day Entertainment. Not many details have been released, but the cover art, as seen above is by artist Jim Mahfood, whom fans might recognize from his work with [cont.]

While he hasn’t said exactly what the project is, RZA is working with video game publisher Activision, as he is seen in the motion capture suit above. Speculation has ranged from an appearance in DJ Hero 2 (likely) to a sequel to the Playstation 1 classic, Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style (unlikely). Our guess? Call of Duty [cont.]

Last night while opening up for N.E.R.D. at the Filmore in NYC, Jay Electronica did a little Nas tribute by freestyling over “The World Is Yours” In other news, Jay Electronica tweeted about a “world premier” for tomorrow. Could it be “Exhibit B?”

Lupe Fiasco stopped by for a quick one on one with Nina 9 of Hip-Hop Nation to discuss the All City Chess Club. The first joint they’ll drop is the “I’m Beamin” Remix (it’s halfway done.) …He also said it’s not necessarily a group…it’s more like a movement. Lupe: “Blu is probably the only MC [cont.]

Havoc of Mobb Deep sits down with XXL to talk about his production and finally working with Eminem on his new album Recovery. Earlier this morning on his Shade 45 Sirius Satelite radio station, Eminem revealed that Havoc landed a spot on his new album, Recovery. XXLMag.com quickly picked up the jack to speak to [cont.]

DJ JS-1, Razhel, Mix Master Mike and DJ Muggs have formed a new group called The Elements. The Elements will be teaming up with The Public Record and yet undiscovered artists to make new music as well as a new interactive experience with the music. Check out the video above and/or their website.

Nas talks about a new solo album, how the Distant Relatives album with Damian Marley has affected him in his solo career and more. Check it out above.

Here is the final artwork and track list for the upcoming Jeezy and Don Cannon mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. According to Don cannon, track 9 featuring The Clipse is the best track. The mixtape scheduled for a May 4th release.

Wow, new music from Guru and 7 Grand Records, entitled Never Sell Out: The Final Verses, available now, only eight days after his death. Don’t support this, people.

More from the MTV interview with Guru’s sister, where she reveals more about the situation surrounding his death. “When you ask me why he blames me, he’s a perceptive guy, and he knows if someone is with him or not,” Patricia told MTV. “I never was with [Solar] for various reason over the years. But [cont.]

The Washington Post has been forced to correct an erroneous report claiming that Public Enemy called September 11th, 2001, also known as “9/11″, a joke. Now, fans and even casual listeners of PE remember the song “911 Is A Joke”. For those keeping score, that’s 9-1-1, the emergency phone number, not 9/11, the NATIONAL TRAGEDY.  [cont.]

Big Shug of the Gang Starr Foundation and Slaine of La Coka Nostra have signed on to appear in fellow Boston compatriot Ben Affleck’s new film; “The Town”. Shug’s role will be that of a drug dealer named Kenny, while Slaine plays a character named Gloansy.  The film is set to be released September 10, [cont.]

Common is back at it and recording his new opus with the help of No. I.D. and Mr. West.The new album, tentatively titled The Believer, is scheduled to  drop in the fall with the first single hitting the streets in late summer.No word on if The Believer will be exclusively produced by Kanye and Dion, [cont.]

The Turner Broadcasting System, better known as TBS, will debut the new sitcom “Are We There Yet”. The show is based on Ice Cube’s 2005 embarassment box office comedy of the same name. TBS and Ice Cube’s company; Cube Vision (which will produce the show) have signed a 10 episode deal with an option for [cont.]

Killarmy will reunite for the group’s fourth LP, The 6 Man Wetting. The new album will not feature Killa Sin, who is currently serving time, but will feature production from RZA, Bronze Nazareth, True Master, Allah Mathematic, and 4th Disciple, in addition to currently unannounced guest shots from members of the original Wu-Tang Clan. The [cont.]

Royce speaks on the imminence of the Shady Records / Slaughterhouse deal, the release date of Bar Exam 3, and his relationship with Eminem.

More questions have been raised about a charity allegedy opened in Guru’s name called Each One Counts. The charity was first announced in what Solar claims was the final farewell letter from Guru to the fans, after his death one week ago today. New York’s Birthplace Magazine has blown the case wide open, diligently investigating [cont.]

Jail time gives people lots of time to stare at the ceiling and contemplate things – like who is taking your money! DMX recently came to the conclusion that Rich Kid Entertainment, a company he hired to collect song royalties has been robbing him blind for years. This realization, of course, coming directly from the [cont.]