Directed by Katy Porter + Ashok Kondabolu.

Raekwon discussed why he never signed with Dr. Dre’s label. The rapper described the circumstances that prevented him from making a full legal commitment when the opportunity presented itself. However, he insisted that there’s a genuine friendship that remains between him and Dre.

Derrick G directs this video from the Billionaire Minds mixtape.

From Season 2, out now.

Producer extraordinaire Just Blaze sat down with Hard Knock TV’s Nick Huff Barili for an in-depth interview. Just Blaze starts off by talking about Hip Hop incorporating more EDM sounds and how he was ahead of the curb incorporating dance elements into Hip Hop tracks like Joe Budden’s “Fire” back in 2004. As the interview [cont.]

So, looks like the Slaughterhouse album won’t drop May 15th, which Joe addresses in the above interview, along with several other topics. But, I might have something for you guys next Tuesday. More news soon….

Mississippi meets the Rotten Apple as Banner hits the streets of BK in the new KarmaloopTV exclusive music video for Castles in Brooklyn, featuring Maino. Shot on location by directors Shomi Patwary and Corey Smyth, with animation by Thai Tran.

From Kiss’ recently released Consignment mixtape.

Back at the All Points West music festival in Jersey City in 2009, the Beastie Boys were forced to pull out of their headlining performance. Adam Yauch had just announced that he’d been diagnosed with cancer. Jay-Z stepped up to fill in and dedicated his entire performance to Yauch. Here is his cover of “No [cont.]

During their performance at The Hollywood Bowl last night, Chris Martin paid tribute to Adam Yauch aka MCA, in honor of his passing, by covering The Beastie Boys’ “Fight For Your Right To Party” in the Coldplay style.

Wale chats with Tim Westwood, discussing Mark Ronson, Rick Ross, music deals, contracts and collaborations, Lotus Flower Bomb explained, fashion & jumping on dubstep.

Produced by ID Labs & Ritz Reynolds. Off of the Macadelic Mixtape. Directed by Ian Wolfson & Mac Miller.

Directed by JeromeD.Com.

This one comes from Coalmine Records’ Unearthed compilation. Produced by Beanone (of Dyme Def).

The first video/single from Aesop Rock’s upcoming album Skelethon.

B.o.B. dropped by Flex yesterday to spit over “Shook Ones Pt. 2″.

Video by @MysterDL for ILL Mannered Films. From the album Reks & Statik Selektah Straight No Chaser.