Says XXL: “Chance The Rapper is one of the 12 Freshmen on XXL’s 2014 Freshmen list revealed last Mon., May 5, on BET’s 106 & Park. All last week we’ve been providing you with a behind-the-scenes look at the selection process, the photo shoot, and the work it takes to pull it all together. But [cont.]

From Donnie Trumpet’s self-titled debut album, featuring Chi-Town XXL Freshman, Vic Mensa.

IAMSU! blows it out, performing “Only That Real” featuring Sage The Gemini.

Young Thug’s breakthrough hit gets a visual piece. New Lil Durk and Young Thug collaboration, “Party” in the second clip. See what you’ve been missing?

Eminem apologizes to his mother on this Spike Lee directed video from the The MMLP2.

A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming 2Pac Broadway musical, Holler If Ya Hear Me, which features the cast singing show tune renditions of “California Love”, “Unconditional Love”, and the title track. Directed by Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun) and starring spoken word artist Saul Williams. Opens June 19th at the Palace Theatre, with [cont.]

Wiz goes in over Schoolboy Q’s “Man Of The Year” instrumental.

Dr. Dre, Tyrese and crew celebrate the just-about-finished Beats By Dre / Apple $3.2 Billion acquisition. Yes, alcohol is involved. No detox.

DJ Toomp produced debut single from Tip’s next LP, Paperwork.

In the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel’s “Words From Your Mother”, Kimmel invites YG’s mom to recite lyrics to his debut single, and perhaps the most detrimental-to-society rap song in existence, “Toot It And Boot It”. This probably would have been a lot more offensive / uncomfortable to Jimmy Kimmel’s audience if YG’s mom recited [cont.]

Spike Lee and Eminem discuss their upcoming video collaboration, for “Headlights”, from The Marshall Mathers LP 2. The video will drop this Sunday, on Mother’s Day.

Some new material from Reggie Noble, which may or may not appear on the forthcoming Muddy Waters 2 LP… or mixtape.

From Tech N9ne’s CollabosStrangeulation in stores now.

The Masters of Ceremony EP available on iTunes. This video was a collaboration with the “Substance Over Hype” crew out of LA. Filmed at YouTube Studios in Marina Del Rey. Showcases top of the game bboys and poppers as well as some cirque talent (cyr wheel) and martial arts (tricking) to keep it fresh. Concept [cont.]

Bulk Records is thrilled to reveal the video for “Do You Remember,” from Deltron 3030′s triumphant 2013 return Deltron 3030: Event II. The video features an old man in a futuristic wheelchair-turned-rocketship, spliced with clips of Del rapping as he walks contemplatively down a beach – it’s as bizarre as it is apropos.

From the album, 9th Wonder Presents: Jamla Is the Squad (Deluxe Edition). Directed by Brian Petchers.

Pharrell solo performs his Miley Cyrus duet on Jimmy Kimmel from the G I R L album. In the second clip, he talks working with Michael Jackson.

Vanderslice writes: “Keeping up with the theme from vintage 80′s films, icons, and now video games, we present to you a piece of culture that greatly influenced Green Steez & myself. River City Ransom was gritty city street shit and who better to provide that soundtrack than the realest rapper alive.. the ONLY gangsta rapper [cont.]

Animal Ambition due June 3rd.

New music from 2 Chainz’s Free Base EP, which dropped on Monday, for free download. Get More: 2 Chainz, Trap Back, Music, More Music Videos