DigiCrate Records will release DJ Kryptonite’s “The Volume” LP on March 16th via Itunes and AmazonMP3. The album will include collaborations with Sean Price, Roc Marciano, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Jak Progresso, Tha Connection, and others. Check out snippets in the clip above.

Marvel’s Chris Bachalo unveils 2/3 variant covers for Raekwon + Ghostface + Method Man’s Wu-Massacre LP, dropping March 30th. The Method Man cover was revealed last week, we suspect Rae’s cover will drop next week….

The Cinncinati, Oh emcee/deejay speaks on the launch of his new site and release of his “Loosies” EP via Bandcamp…. “Today Marks the official launch of www.illpoetic.com.  As a thank you for listening, I want to pass a couple free mp3s everybody’s way. Every so often, through out the course of the year (and beyond), [cont.]

Now under the alias of Quinine, legendary Bronx emcee of “Whutcha Want” fame has teamed with German label Smoke On Records for the release of his new LP, Overseas Shipment. The album is currently available via CDBaby. Check out snippets below.

Guru’s nephew Justin Nicholas-Elam Ruff speaks on visiting his uncle, and Superpro Douchebag Solar’s actions to prevent this from happening. Solar and his wife pretending to be Guru’s brother and sister? It gets even worse….

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, the man known on the mic as MCA – Adam Yauch – gave an update on his recent cancer diagnosis, as well as plans for the long-delayed Beastie Boys LP, Hot Sauce Committee Vol. One. Yauch underwent surgery and treatment for a salivary gland tumor last year, but [cont.]

Grammy Award winner, Rhymefest (Che Smith), will release his highly anticipated sophomore album El Che on May 18, 2010 via dN|Be Entertainment and distributed by EMI, in conjunction with Rosehip Records. On February 15, 2005, Rhymefest earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, along with Kanye West, for co-writing the song “Jesus Walks” from [cont.]

After a scuffle between Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane’s camps last week ended in gunshots, a trail of shells continues to follow rapper Waka Flocka Flames, as eight teens were shot at his performance in Gary, Indiana, taking wounds to the legs, stomach, back, and wrists. Indiana’s Post-Tribune suggests that while the injuries were not [cont.]

Solar called into Hot 97 in regards to Guru’s medical situation this morning, offering little insight into what is going on with the Gang Starr legend. Hosts Peter Rosenberg and Cypha Sounds had him in the hot seat, discussing the situation at length, and touching upon the inconsistencies with statements recently made by Solar and [cont.]

New developments in the continuing publicity stunt search for J-Kwon…. He’s okay. The label released the following statement regarding his recent need for attention disappearance. “I am very happy to let everyone know that I personally spoke with J-Kwon today, and he is okay. He’d like to send a sincere apology to his friends and [cont.]

DJ Premier speaks on HeadQcorters Radio Show regarding the Guru situation in the below audio clip, while Solar releases a statement of his own, defending his character. Listen and read both, then sound off in the comments section below. LISTEN: DJ Premier Speaks On Guru’s Situation [NSFW] Solar released this statement via Twitter: Solar: My [cont.]

Solar has gained some mainstream interview coverage in regards to the situation with Guru, as CNN has interviewed him in regards to the situation with Guru’s medical condition, as well as with his family. Unfortunately, the writer did not get quotes from Guru, his nephew, Justin Nicholas-Elam Ruff who released the outspoken video earlier this [cont.]

The rapper/actor and actor/singer join up with ActAgainstAids.Org for these important public service announcements. {Source: CNN}

Kanye West will make an appearance on Family Guy spinoff, The Cleveland Show, EW reports. ‘Ye will star as a 19-year old rap star who named “Kenny West”, who gets in a rap battle with Cleveland Brown, Jr., pictured above. “We knew that Kanye was a Family Guy fan,” Cleveland Show co-creator Rich Appel told EW. “He’s [cont.]

Continuing in the developing story regarding Guru’s condition and the legitimacy of Solar’s claims….. The above Tweets were released within seconds of each other last night, with Solar assuring fans “I have not prevented or would stop Guru’s family from visiting them, in fact I contact them daily! Anything other than that is a lie!” [cont.]

Saigon joins the IRTTFA (Incredible Rappers Too Talented For Atlantic), also including Little Brother and Apathy. The Yardfather elaborates in the above clip.

First official video from Murs and 9th Wonder’s third LP together, Fornever, dropping March 30th.

Long beefing – but formerly friendly – Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy saw their respective camps get into an altercation at Atlanta, GA’s Walter’s Clothing, resulting in closure of the downtown area for a period of 30 minutes. Shots rang out around 4pm, however nobody was hit, after Gucci’s group walked into the store and [cont.]

More from T-Pain and company’s “Freaknik: The Musical”, which we showed you here last month…. Heh, he talks in autotune. The special airs on Adult Swim on Cartoon Network, Sunday, March 7th at 11PM.

With the annoucement yesterday of his new single, “I’m Back” dropping Monday March 8th, T.I. is finishing up the last leg of his prison stint this month, due for release on March 26th. “That date is correct,” lawyer Steve Sadow told MTV. “T.I. is now serving the remainder of his sentence in home confinement under [cont.]