From Juicy J’s upcoming LP, Stay Trippy, available August 27.

Today, Ohio-native Stalley releases the second single from his forthcoming mixtape. Written as a reaction to the complacency of his generation, the Block Beataz produced “Raise Your Weapons” (based on the Deadmau5 track of the same name) calls attention to the constant fight for justice. “We recorded the song a year ago,” says Stalley. “We [cont.]

The final part of Jay Z in conversation with Zane Lowe about family and the future.

In part 1 of this one of a kind interview, Snoop helps Larry find his inner emcee, they briefly try walking in each others’ shoes, talk about jackie robinson, and medical marijuana. In part 2, Larry tells us why he loves radio, Frank Sinatra, San Francisco, trolley, low rider, Roscoes, Michael Jackson, Bay Area, and [cont.]

Mr. Like Whaaat returns with a new video for “I Be On”, from Diamond Lane Music Group.

New video from the Spanish mc Cres and super-producer !llmind, from their upcoming album “Hybr!d” that will be released in September 2013. The video features Brooklyn´s Fresh Daily. Directed by Alex F. Ghassan an ANDM Production.

This is interesting. Trae Tha Truth’s first project for T.I.’s Grand Hu$tle imprint is called I Am King. Is Tip handing over the crown?

Skyzoo’s Penny Freestyle series continues with it’s second round, with the first volume kicking off over Jay Z’s “Picasso Baby”.

Pro Era represents at Power 105 with a freestyle for DJ Self.

Jay-Z has changed the spelling of his name once again. Early in his career, as seen above, he spelled his name “Jäy-Z”, with the umlot character above the “A”, like in “Tiësto”. Today, it has been revealed that he no longer supports the hyphen, which we, ourselves, haven’t used in our URL since 1996. The [cont.]

Kweli got his late night fix on with two back-to-back performances with rivals Leno and Conan. Check out DJ Helay’s video edit of The Tonight Show performance with Nelly, then peep his performance with Pretty Lights on Conan.

In this episode, “Obey” street artist Shepard Fairey talks about Ice Cube pumping him up, the intersection of hip hop and skate culture, and the creation of his alter ego, DJ Diabetic.

Dwele talks about getting his start, who he is as a person, meeting Slum Village and Kanye West, best advice he ever received, the industry not being about the music anymore & much more.

The mighty Souls Of Mischief sit in with Sway In The Morning. They speak on their new album with Adrian Younge, today’s generation, going back to school, and more.

Famed hip hop artist and urban activist Immortal Technique shares his thoughts on the George Zimmerman trial and verdict, explaining what he meant when he said “Zimmerman is the new OJ.” Immortal Technique also reveals whether he thinks the trial will go to Civil Trial, what he thinks of Zimmerman supporters, and the conversations that [cont.]

Tech N9ne releases his latest single, “Fragile”, off his upcoming album, Something Else, featuring Kendrick Lamar, Kendall Morgan and ¡MAYDAY!

Chicago’s Walkingshoe teams with Roc Marciano and Sean Price for this remix of his track “Snow”.

Cookin’ Soul remix A$AP Ferg & A$AP Rocky’s “Shabba”, and even get Mr. Lover Lover to appear on the track.

DJ Prostyle links with Fab and French for his new single. Fuck outta here.

In part three of Jay-Z’s interview with BBC Radio 1, he chats with Zane Lowe about family, business, and politics.