T-Pain Performs "5 O'Clock" Live On Jay Leno [VIDEO]

With less than a week away until his album rEVOLVEr drops, T-Pain is on a promo rampage.  Watch below as he performs the hit "5 O'Clock" on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. His background singers are on point but I'm gonna need him to lay off the runs or lip sync just like Nicki Minaj should.



Props to RM

Previously: T-Pain - Look At Her Go ft. Chris Brown

Drake - Chop Care (Take Care: OG Ron C Edition) [New Mixtape]

Houston legend OG Ron C has been chopping up Drake's hottest singles on October's Very Own for quite some time, and now he's created a Chopped Up Not Slopped Up version of Drake's entire sophomore album Take Care.  Stream/download the mixtape below and hit the jump for an alternate download!

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Pusha T & Co. - Play Cloths Holiday 2011 [New Mixtape]

Pusha T's clothing line Play Cloths is sending "Season's Greetings" to all the Hip Hop heads out there with its new mixtape Play Cloths Holiday 2011.  There aren't any Christmas songs on here. Just Pusha T, Liva Don, Tyler The Creator, Hodgy and more freestyling and rhyming over original beats.  Hit the jump to download and view the full tracklist!

Kanye West Says He Didn't Get Album of the Year Nod Because He Dropped 2 Albums [VIDEO]

Kanye West has never had a problem with being open about his feelings.  Despite receiving the most Grammy nominations of the year, he was still snubbed from Album of the Year. At the final night of the Watch The Throne Tour's stay in Chicago, 'Ye let his hometown know that he would've been nominated if he didn't release two albums in the same year.  Watch the speech below, and hit me up on Facebook or Twitter and let me know if you think Kanye's frustrations are merited!



Props to XZ

Previously: Kanye West & Jay-Z - Watch The Throne Tour Behind The Scenes, Episode 1

Common Recites The Nas Classic "Life's A Bitch" [VIDEO]

Common is a legend in his own right, but he still pays respect when it's due.  In the video below, Common salutes his homie Nas as he raps a verse from the Illmatic classic "Life's A Bitch." Thanks to 2Dopeboyz/Relentless Films for making this happen!



Common's The Dreamer, The Believer will be in stores December 20th!

Props to YHTN

Previously: Common Performs "Blue Sky" With Marsha Ambrosius [VIDEO]

Don Trip Freestyles On Sway In The Morning As Russell Simmons Looks On [VIDEO]

Don Trip has impacted many lives with his very personal track "Letter To My Son," a plea as a single father involved in an intense custody battle.  Watch below as a caller tells the Memphis rapper how important the song has been for him and to see him freestyle as RUSSELL SIMMONS looks on!



Props to 2dopeboyz

B.o.B Says Joint Album With T.I. Is Officially In The Works [VIDEO]

B.o.B hinted about a joint album with T.I. earlier, but when he sat down with Angie Martinez on Hot 97 he confirmed that The Man & The Martian is already in the works.  Watch the video below as B.o.B also talks about his new mixtape E.P.I.C. and tells Angie how much work he's done for his sophomore album.



Props to Complex

Previously: B.o.B - E.P.I.C. (Every Play Is Crucial) [New Mixtape]

Jay-Z & Kanye West - Watch The Throne Tour Behind The Scenes, Episode 1

I have heard nothing but great things about Jay-Z & Kanye West's Watch The Throne Tour.  Although it's coming upon its final dates, there's still a chance to get in on the action.  Watch below to see the first episode of The Throne's behind the scenes series, which can be watched in full at Voyr.com



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Previously: Jay-Z & Kanye West Perform At The 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

New Music Video: Trey Songz - What I Be On ft. Fabolous

If I was seasonally challenged, I'd think it's still summer if I relied solely on this new music video from Trey Songz and Fabolous.  Check out the visuals for the Inevitable EP's token club record below, and get ready for TONS of product placement.  Still like the song, though.



Props to Ace Showbiz

Previously: Trey Songz - Inevitable EP [Free Stream]

New Music Video: CyHi The Prynce - Chance To Explain

CyHi The Prynce may be part of the G.O.O.D. Music family, but he's still grinding independently and staying authentic.  The music video for Royal Flush track "Chance To Explain" keeps it all the way real and gives us that motivational boost that we all need in the morning. Check the visuals out below, and hit the jump to stream/download Royal Flush if you haven't already!