Lupe Fiasco Breaks Down On MTV RapFix After Watching Old Footage Of His Chicago Neighborhood [VIDEO]

The murder rate in Chicago is out of control, and while thousands have been affected, seeing how the senseless crimes have affected Lupe Fiasco makes the impact even more real. Yesterday, during his stop through MTV's Rap Fix Live, Sway played 2006 footage of My Block: Chicago, which showcased Lupe giving the reporter a tour of the hood where he was raised. After the clip ended, Lupe couldn't contain his emotion and disappointment knowing that six years later, things had not gotten any better. 



Come on world.

Previously: Lupe Fiasco Freestyles On Funkmaster Flex; Talks Blogging, Pete Rock Situation

Lupe Fiasco Freestyles On Funkmaster Flex; Talks Blogging, Pete Rock Situation

Lupe Fiasco stopped by Hot 97 last night where he gave a freestyle completely off the top overThe Artifacts' "Wrong Side Of The Tracks," and spoke with Funk Flex about the Pete Rock controversy that resulted from "Around My Way."

Nardwuar vs. El-P [VIDEO]

Nardwuar caught up with El-P after his and Killer Mike's show in British Columbia, and once again surprised everyone with his knowledge. Check out the iAmOther interview below, which features puppets, tons of records and glocks. o_O



Previously:

• Killer Mike Talks "R.A.P. Music" & Extremes In Hip Hop [VIDEO]
• Nardwuar Vs. Asher Roth [VIDEO]

Pharrell Announces New Music With Jay-Z, Miguel, Mac Miller, Usher & More [VIDEO]

Rap-Up TV caught up with Pharrell and his artist Leah Labelle on the red carpet of the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards and got him to spill the beans about who he's been working with in the studio. Sadly, he's sworn to secrecy about his work with Jay-Z, but hopefully we'll know something soon.



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Previously: Mika ft. Pharrell - Celebrate

Pusha T Talks "New God Flow" & Chris Brown Studio Session [VIDEO]

Last night, we got a chance to hear Kanye's verse from Cruel Summer's next single "New God Flow," but we have yet to hear the track. Pusha T stopped to chat with VIBE on the BET Awards red carpet where he explained the concept behind the song and talked about creating a record with Chris Brown.



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Previously: G.O.O.D Music Opens Up The 2012 BET Awards [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q Talks Summer Jam & Being A "Gangster Hippie" With Angie Martinez [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q swung by Hot 97 last week to kick it with Angie Martinez and talked to the DJ about Summer Jam, his trademark bucket hat, and the lifestyle of a "gangster hippie."



[Nah Right]

Previously: ScHoolboy Q & Chief Keef Freestyle On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

Big Sean Teases G.O.O.D. Music BET Awards Performance [VIDEO]

Tonight, G.O.O.D. Music will take the stage at the BET Awards and MTV tried as hard as they could to get Big Sean to spill the details. No luck, but it seems like it'll be an white affair. Will you tune in tonight at 8/7 CT? Let me know!




[Karen Civil]

Previously: Big Sean ft. Mac Miller - Hundred Dollar Bill Skyscraper

Kendrick Lamar - Tim Westwood Freestyle [VIDEO]

Last week Kendrick Lamar stopped by Tim Westwood's 1-Xtra radio show while in London where he discussed Good Kid In A m.A.A.d. City, Tupac's hologram, and Dr. Dre. Check out the interview below, but first feast your eyes and ears on his premiere of a new verse.

Big Sean Talks Sophomore Album & New Mixtape With Bootleg Kev [VIDEO]

Big Sean called into Hot 98.3 to chat it up with Bootleg Kev about his upcoming mixtape and album which should both hit us this year. Listen below as Big Sean also reveals a new single featuring the "Mercy" lineup that should be upon us soon.



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Previously: Cris Cab ft. Big Sean - Good Girls (Don't Grow On Trees)

Big K.R.I.T. Explains How He Ended Up On "Gossip" [VIDEO]

Ever since DJ Greg Street premiered Big Boi's "Gossip" last night, it's been the talk around the net. Rap-Up TV caught up with Big K.R.I.T. and got him to spill the beans on how he ended up on the record alongside legends Big Boi and UGK.



[Nah Right]

Nicki Minaj Talks Kissing Nas, Drake-Chris Brown Fight & New Track With 2 Chainz [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj dominated the UK over the weekend and had to sit down with her friend Tim Westwood of BBC Radio to discuss her new song with 2 Chainz, her fake relationship with Nas, as well as her reaction to Drake and Chris Brown's fight.

Hit the jump for parts 2 and 3 where she talks Peter Rosenberg and Hot 97.

Maybach Music Group On MTV RapFix [Live Stream]

MMG's still on their promo game, and they're currently sitting down with Sway on MTV Rap Fix Live. Check out the show LIVE below!

Maybach Music Group Joins The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

MMG is still going strong in New York City, making their press rounds in promotion of their album Self Made, Vol. 2. This morning they stopped by Power 105 to sit down with The Breakfast Club, where Rick Ross explained how he connected with Wale, Stalley, Meek Mill and Omarion to add them to the team.



Hit the jump for Part 2!

Chief Keef Talks SOB Performance, "I Don't Like" & More With The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

Chief Keef has been a busy man as of late. The Chicago teen recently inked a deal with Interscope Records after being sought out by almost every hot hip hop label imaginable, and now he's been on a major press tour.

Yesterday morning, Keef stopped through Power 105's The Breakfast Club and discussed the exponential rise in his young career, including his SOB's performance in New York City, his "I Don't Like" record, and more.



Previously: Chief Keef - I Don't Like (Remix) ft. Pusha T, Kanye West, Jadakiss & Big Sean

Lil Scrappy Talks "Love & Hip Hop" With The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

Lil Scrappy is taking advantage of any and every press opportunity that's been handed to him  thanks to his role on VH1's Love & Hip Hop. Can you blame him?

Yesterday, the former BME rapper visited Power 105's The Breakfast Club and dished on everything from the show, his relationship with Diamond, and more.



Previously: Lil Scrappy ft. Tocarra - Love Me

Nardwuar Vs. Asher Roth [VIDEO]

Nardwuar is at it again as he takes on Asher Roth in a vinyl-filled interview including stories about Diddy's slippers, blunts, and more.



[The Overfeed]

Previously:

• Asher Roth - Good Morning View
• Nardwuar Vs. Curren$y Pt. 3 [VIDEO]

The FADER & Captain Morgan "Step Into The Black" With Ryan Leslie [VIDEO]

As part of FADER and Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum's Step Into The Black music series, ten awesome concerts are taking place over the next ten weeks all across the country. Included in the lineup of performers for the series are Jhene Aiko, Polica, Dam Funk, Thee Oh Sees, and the multi-talented Ryan Leslie.

Recently, Ryan Leslie performed fot the concert series at the Converse Rubber Tracks stage in Brooklyn, where he gave us a live listen to Les Is More standout "Breathe." Check out the full performance below, and hit the jump to view his interview with FADER.

k-os - Superbad

Toronto veteran emcee k-os gives us the first preview of his Black On Blonde double album with "Superbad," which combines rock and hip hop. Stream and download the track below, and hit the jump to catch Episode 1 of his Black On Blog behind the scenes series.

Jared Evan - The 4th Chapter [FreEP]

Multi-talented musician Jared Evan has been working on The 4th Chapter since 2009 with renowned producer Illmind. Finally, the EP is ready for the world to hear and will hopefully allow everyone to recognize the talent the New York singer, emcee and producer possesses. Stream and download The 4th Chapter below, and hit the jump to watch the KarmaLoop TV exclusive, "A Day In The Life."

Download: Jared Evan - The 4th Chapter (Courtesy Of DJBooth.net)

MMG Stops By The Angie Martinez Show On Hot 97

Maybach Music's Self Made, Vol. 2 drops tomorrow, and the crew is running through New York to progress their movement. Rick Ross, Wale, French Montana, Meek Mill, Stalley and Omarion stopped through Hot 97 tonight to chat it up with Angie Martinez, and they sound like they're just having fun together while handling business at the same (damn) time.


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Previously: MMG Presents... Self Made, Vol. 2 [Full Album Stream]