B.o.B - Strange Clouds [Official Artwork]

As the May 1st release date for B.o.B's sophomore album nears, the Grand Hustle provides larger glimpses of Strange Clouds. Today he revealed the official album cover for the project, and on Wednesday the full video for "So Good" will premiere. What do you think of the album art?

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Previously: B.o.B - So Good [Music Video Teaser]

A$AP Mob Gets Into Brawl At SXSW [VIDEO]

Last weekend, A$AP Rocky and the rest of the A$AP Mob performed at the VICE Loves Texas showcase in Austin. Things were going great until one of the members had a green bandana stolen from his head. Moments after the rag was returned, something was thrown at the stage hitting another member of the crew. Rocky kept his cool until another fan threw a bottle onto the stage, launching the whole crew to come off the stage.



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Previously: A$AP Rocky Reveals Album Title & Calls Some XXL Freshmen "Corny As F*ck" [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar Talks Aftermath Deal & Major Label Debut With Fuse TV [VIDEO]

Fuse TV caught up with Kendrick Lamar who performed all over SXSW last week and got the Compton hero to address everything going on with his career. Watch below as he explains the details behind TDE's merger with Aftermath, talks producers on his major label debut Good Kid In A Mad City, and discusses his relationships with Game and Drake.



Props to HHDX

Previously: Kendrick Lamar Premieres The Neptunes Produced Track "Staircases" At SXSW [VIDEO]

Wale ft. Lloyd - Sabotage [Behind The Scenes Video]

Wale continues to produce hits from his latest album Ambition as he prepares to release the Asher Levin  directed video to "Sabotage." Watch below as he and Lloyd shoot the video along with leading lady Sabi, and make sure to catch the premiere of the video tomorrow (3/20) on BET's 106 & Park!



Props to AO!

Previously: Wale - Ca$hin' Out (Freestyle)

Jasiri X - Trayvon [Music Video]

If you haven't heard about the mind-blowing injustice occurring right now in Florida regarding the police department's refusal to charge George Zimmerman's for the murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin despite Zimmerman's admission and lack of evidence to prove self-defense, I encourage you to read more HERE and to sign the Change.org petition as well.

To help bring light to the situation the best way he knows how, Jasiri X recorded "Trayvon" over Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church In The Wild." Take a look at the music video below, and make sure you use your voice to urge Norman Wolfinger, Florida's 18th District State's Attorney to investigate this case and prosecute George Zimmerman for his crime.



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Skyzoo Talks "A Dream Deferred" With The Well Versed & 2dopeboyz [VIDEO]

In an exclusive sit down with my family over at The Well Versed and 2dopeboyz, Skyzoo explains the concept behind his forthcoming album A Dream Deferred, talks scouting from major labels and gives us a release date for the project.



Read more at The Well Versed!

Previously: Skyzoo - Friends With Words [VIDEO]

Katy Perry Performs "Ni**as In Paris" [VIDEO]

Ummmmm...

Katy Perry performed this morning on BBC's Radio 1 live lounge session and switched it all the way up when she and her band covered Jay & Ye's hit "Niggas In Paris." Watch her throw up the Roc below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts!



Props to SC

Tito Lopez - Mama Proud [Music Video]

Mississippi rapper Tito Lopez has made a fan out of me thanks to his latest single "Mama Proud" and he hopes to keep his movement going with the visual counterpart to the track. Watch below as he takes the cameras to his hometown of Gulfport, MS and shares some of his family photos.


Dir. by Michael Mihail

Props to MTV

Previously: Tito Lopez - Mama Proud

Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out [Music Video]

Atlanta rapper Ca$h Out's new single "Cashin' Out" has taken over radio (at least down South) and now he hopes to dominate 106 & Park with the Gabriel Hart directed video.



Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously: Wale - Ca$hin' Out (Freestyle)

Yo Gotti Announces "Road To Riches" Tour Dates

Yo Gotti officially announced his Road To Riches Tour yesterday via Twitter, which includes over a month of dates across the country. The Memphis rapper kicks off in Atlanta and will travel everywhere from New York and D.C to Wichita and Albuquerque. View the full schedule after the jump, right after reading Yo Gotti's goal for the tour:

"For Road To Riches, we wanted to do venues in more intimate settings, more up close and personal with the fans. We'll be bringing out guests throughout, so people can expect lots of surprises. I don't measure my success by the internet or by charts, I measure it by how I see people reacting in real life."

Frank Ocean - Whip Appeal

Frank Ocean revives Babyface's coined phrase "Whip Appeal" on his new track that he premiered on Tumblr. In other news, he revealed that his rerelease Nostalgia, Lite is never happening. Let's just hope that means that the new project will be coming sooner than we think!

Frank Ocean - Whip Appeal
Download: Frank Ocean - Whip Appeal

Props to LA Leakers

Previously: Frank Ocean - White

Tony Yayo - 100 Bottles [Prod. by Jahlil Beats]

Tony Yayo uses a fresh track from Jahlil Beats to show off on "100 Bottles." I'm not a medical expert but maybe Yayo should have the paramedics on standby as well...

Tony Yayo - 100 Bottles

Download: Tony Yayo - 100 Bottles

Props to OS

Previously: 50 Cent - Nah Nah Nah feat. Tony Yayo [Music Video]

Nas Performs "The Don" & Other Hits At SXSW [VIDEO]

Nas took over SXSW last night when he brought New York City to Austin's W Hotel and performed classic hits like "Life's A Bitch" with his Firm partner in rhyme, AZ. He also took to the stage to perform "The Don" live for the first time. Watch his performances below, and hit the jump to view clips from his interview with Steve Stoute where he addresses his relationship with Tupac and Will Smith.



Nas & AZ - Life's A Bitch


Nas - NY State Of Mind

Diggy - Unexpected Arrival [Free Album Stream]

Diggy's debut album Unexpected Arrival officially hits stores tomorrow, March 21st, but Atlantic Records has released a full stream of the project on Soundcloud to give you a chance to listen before you buy. I know I'm not part of Diggy's target audience but, I'll still give this a listen. With production from Da Internz and Pop & Oak and features from Jeremih, Jadakiss, and Tank, Unexpected Arrival is sure to make his father proud.




Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Mac Miller ft. Diggy - Definition Of Cool

Buddy & Kendrick Lamar Premiere The Neptunes Produced Track "Staircases" At SXSW [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar took the Doritos Jacked stage this weekend at SXSW and gave the crowd a treat that he hadn't shared at his many other South By performances during the week. Kendrick brought out fellow Comptonite Buddy, who is signed to Pharrell's Star Trak label, and debuted The Neptunes produced track "Staircases." Watch the short clip below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts on "Staircases" so far!



Props to HHDX

Previously: Game Ft. Kendrick Lamar - The City [Behind The Scenes]

Wiz Khalifa - Brainstorm [Music Video]

Wiz Khalifa comes through with the first set of visuals from his internet breaking mixtape Taylor Allderdice. Watch the music video to "Brainstorm" below, which shows Wiz getting ready for a concert, performing for the packed crowd and later winding down with some good champagne.



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Wiz Khalifa - Taylor Allderdice [New Mixtape]

Machine Gun Kelly ft. Cassie - Warning Shot

Cassie revealed in a recent interview that she and Machine Gun Kelly had been in the studio, and now they're letting the world hear the finished product. "Warning Shot" will appear on MGK's EP Half Naked & Almost Famous, which hits iTunes tomorrow, March 20th. Hit the jump for the full tracklisting!


Download: MGK - Warning Shot ft. Cassie
Machine Gun Kelly - Warning Shot Lyrics

The-Dream Performs At The SXSW FADER Fort [Full Concert]

Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

Last night, The FADER Fort was The-Dream's battleground as he performed a 30 minute set with an incredibly dope live band. The crowd was a lot more receptive to him than I thought they would be, and they knew every single word to every song he performed, which spanned back to "Shawty Is The Shit" to his new material from Love IV.




Props to Rap-Up

For more SXSW Action, click HERE!

Previously: The-Dream Performs Live In NYC [VIDEO]

50 Cent Performs "Get Rich Or Die Trying" At SXSW [Full Concert]

Photo Courtesy of Karen Civil

Last night when Fuse TV live streamed the Shady 2.0 SXSW Showcase, they faded to black and aired 50 Cent's set strictly on their cable channel. Thanks to Yardie, we can see just how epic Curtis's show was as he performed Get Rich Or Die Trying in its entirety for the first time ever. Watch the full concert below, which features a surprise performance from Eminem!



Props to Miss Info

For more SXSW Performances, click HERE!

Previously: Shady 2.0 SXSW Showcase With 50 Cent, Slaughterhouse, Big K.R.I.T., Action Bronson, STS, Don Trip & The Foodchain [Live Stream]

Jhené Aiko - 3:16am [Video Teaser]

When Jhené Aiko turned 24 yesterday, she switched it up and gave us a present. "3:16am" is the latest single from Souled Out, her followup to last year's amazing Sailing Soul(s), and it goes to the dark places that were hidden on tracks like "In Love We Trust." Check out the Topshelf Junior directed visuals to the Fisticuffs production below, and get ready for Souled Out!!!!!!



Props to TTM

Previously: Jhené Aiko Performs Tupac's "Keep Ya Head Up" Live In LA [VIDEO]

Black Hippy Live At The Fader Fort [Live Stream]

Fuse has been covering The Fader Fort all week, and Black Hippy is getting the crowd crazy right now. Don't miss ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock! It'll make you all forget about your trash brackets!

Shady 2.0 SXSW Showcase With 50 Cent, Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, STS, Don Trip & The Foodchain [Live Stream]

Fuse has really been on point with these live streams. Sure they won't compare to the actual SXSW experience, but the fact that you can still watch some of the biggest shows at the festival for free is a great alternative. Tonight 50 Cent is performing Get Rich Or Die Trying in its entirety for the first time ever, right after Slaughterhouse, Action Bronson, Don Trip, STS and Food Chain take the stage. I'm most excited to see STS rock the stage tonight!





Props to TTM

Lil' Mo ft. Tweet - I Love Me [Music Video]

Brandy and Monica aren't the only R&B singers of the 90s/early 2000s sharing the booth as Lil Mo and Tweet come together on "I Love Me." Nice to see these two ladies back in the spotlight, and make sure you pick up Lil Mo's latest album p.s. i Love Me if you haven't already!



Props to Rap-Up

Mannie Fresh Explains His Involvement With The G.O.O.D. Music Compilation [VIDEO]

Mannie Fresh had a busy day yesterday at SXSW, but MTV managed to squeeze some information out of him about the G.O.O.D. Music Album of which he's been an integral part. Watch below as he explains how he got involved in the project and reveals how close the compilation is to completion.



Props to Def Pen Radio

Previously: Mystikal ft. Mannie Fresh - Move Something

360 - Talk To 'Em + Everywhere And Back [Album Trailer]

How you bitter when you follow me on Twitter?

That line right there is all I needed to ride with 360's new song "Talk To 'Em" but he spits plenty more bars to prove why he's seen as one of the hottest newcomers to come from the NYC. His album Everywhere And Back is set to drop on his website 360ismusic.com on April 3rd, and you can catch the trailer after the jump!

360 - Talk To 'Em [Prod. by Majik]

Download: 360 - Talk To 'Em

Raekwon - The Brewery ft. Ceazar & Reason [Music Video]

Raekwon gives Unexpected Victory track "The Brewery" the visual treatment and gives his ICEH2O label artists Ceazar & Reason some shine.  Make sure you check out the mixtape, which dropped at the turn of 2012, if you haven't already. Rae's not playing!



Props to Boi-1da

Previously: Mac Miller ft. Posdnuos & Raekwon - Of The Soul (Remix)

Killer Mike - Untitled ft. Scar [Prod. by El-P]

Killer Mike premiered "Untitled" today on Sway In The Morning and called it his "most personal record" to date. Listen below to find out why the Scar featured, El-P produced track cuts so deep, and get ready for R.A.P. Music, which is set to drop May 15th!



Read more at The Well Versed!

Previously: Killer Mike ft. Young Jeezy - Go Out On The Town [Music Video]

A$AP Rocky Reveals Album Title & Calls Some XXL Freshmen "Corny As F*ck" [VIDEO]

Fuse TV's Esteban caught up with A$AP Rocky among the hustle and bustle of SXSW and cleared up all of the rumors surrounding the Harlem rapper. Rocky revealed that the name of his major label debut is Long Live A$AP and is set to drop in July. He also talked about the A$AP Mob mixtape that will be released in May and explained why he didn't appear on XXL's Freshman cover. He takes a few shots at the selected rappers, but doesn't name any names. Hmmmmm.




Hit the jump to hear what A$AP Rocky has to say about his success so far in the game!

Big K.R.I.T. Performs "The Vent" At The SXSW Fader Fort [VIDEO]

Big K.R.I.T. kept the crowd hype yesterday when he performed at the Fader Fort, but he switched it up when he performed the personal Return Of 4eva track "The Vent." Watch below as he connects with the fans, and make sure you go get 4EvaNaDay if you haven't already!



Props to OS

Previously: David Banner ft. Big K.R.I.T. - Believe [Prod. by Mr. Lee]

Los - Love It ft. Mia Rey & Fred The Godson

Los linked up with Fred The Godson, Yung Berg and YFM singer Mia Rey on "Love It," a track that sounds like it was made a while ago. The Bad Boy has been dropping music like a hot potato (I'm corny when I get no sleep), so I expect to hear a lot of leaks in the near future.

Los - Love It ft. Mia Rey & Fred The Godson [Prod. by Yung Berg & Arch Tha Boss]

Download: Los - Love It ft. Mia Rey & Fred The Godson

Props to 2dopeboyz

Previously:

• Los - I Do (Freestyle)
• Fred The Godson ft. DJ Kay Slay - OJ/The Most Beautifulest Thing [Music Video]

XXL 2012 Freshman Class Roundtable: Fame & Power [VIDEO]

To expand its 2012 Freshman Class feature, XXL gathered the ten artists selected to discuss their success in the game so far. Watch below as Iggy Azalea, Hopsin, MGK, Roscoe Dash, Danny Brown, Kid Ink, Macklemore, Don Trip, French Montana and Future discuss how fame has changed their lives, and hit the jump to see them discuss the effects of power.

B.o.B - So Good [Music Video Teaser]

B.o.B provides a second look at his music video to Strange Clouds's second single, "So Good." The full video is set to premiere on YouTube on Wednesday March 21st, at 9 AM ET. You know I got you!



Props to Rap-Up

Previously: Melanie Fiona ft. B.o.B - Change The Record

Grand Hustle & MMG Perform Live At The Warner Sound SXSW Showcase [VIDEO]

The Warner Sound SXSW Showcase seems to be the event of the night as Grand Hustle and Maybach Music collide. Catch the event live below, which includes performances from T.I. and B.o.B, who are set to hit the stage first, followed by Wale, Meek Mill and Stalley!

Update: The Live stream has closed, but here are clips courtesy of Billboard!

Wale - Ca$hin' Out (Freestyle)

Ca$h Out's new single "Ca$hin' Out" has been dominating the South and it's definitely become one of my guilty pleasures. Wale recognized that the Atlanta rapper has some heat on his hands and hopped on the track for a pretty nice freestyle. Check the freestyle below, and hit the jump for the original!

Wale - Ca$hin' Out (Freestyle)

Danny Brown Performs "Radio Song" At The SXSW Fader Fort [VIDEO]

Photography: Bryan Derballa

Danny Brown closed out last night's Fader Fort showcase, which featured performances from 2 Chainz and Santigold, with a performance of XXX's "Radio Song." Watch below as he cuts the DJ off and performs the second half of the track acapella!



Props to RM

Previously: Danny Brown - Radio Song [Music Video]

Reks - Chasin' [Prod. by Statik Selektah]

Boston bred MC Reks drops "Chasin'" the first leak from his upcoming album Straight No Chaser, which is produced entirely by Statik Selektah.

Reks - Chasin' [Prod. by Statik Selektah]

Download: Reks - Chasin' [Prod. by Statik Selektah]

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J. Cole, Rapsody & Prodigy Perform At Hot 97's SXSW Showcase [VIDEO]

J. Cole hit the Hot 97 stage along with Rapsody, 9th Wonder and Prodigy today for the station's Who's Next Showcase. Watch the Pete Rosenberg hosted concert below as Mr. Cole World headlines the event, and hit the jump to watch Rapsody perform with 9th Wonder and to see Prodigy of Mobb Deep bring his hits to life!



Previously: J. Cole ft. Missy Elliot - Nobody's Perfect [Music Video]

Mister Cee's Nate Dogg Tribute On Hot 97

For today's Hot 97 Throwback At Noon mix, Mister Cee paid tribute to Nate Dogg, who passed away exactly one year ago from a stroke. Hard to believe that an entire year has passed already since this tragedy, but at least we can celebrate the legacy of the California hook king.



R.I.P. Nate Dogg.

Props to Miss Info

Behind The Scenes Of Drake's GQ Magazine Cover Shoot [VIDEO]

Drake was selected to grace the cover of GQ Magazine's April 2012 Style Bible issue, which is on stands now. In the full feature from GQ he spoke with journalist Claire Hoffman about the challenges of writing material now that he's got fewer troubles in his life among other subjects. Check out the full article after the jump, but first watch the behind the scenes footage of Drake's GQ cover shoot with photographer Sebastian Kim.

Travis Porter - Bag Lady

Travis Porter put more of a literal twist on Erykah Badu's classic "Bag Lady" on their latest track, which I hope makes their debut album. Nice hearing the trio rhyming over something like this even if the subject matter's not too different.

Travis Porter - Bag Lady

Download: Travis Porter - Bag Lady

Props to UHTN

Previously: Travis Porter - Ayy Ladies ft. Tyga [Music Video]

Juicy J - Juicy J Can't [Music Video]

Juicy J gives the visual to the hilarious yet SMH track "Juicy J Can't" from his latest mixtape Blue Dream & Lean. Stay Trippy, his Taylor Gang debut, is coming soon!



Props to OS

Previously: Juicy J Reveals New Album Title [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q & A$AP Rocky Perform "Hands On The Wheel" At The MTV Woodie Awards [VIDEO]

ScHoolboy Q and A$AP Rocky took the stage at MTV U Woodie Awards in Austin yesterday and performed their hit "Hands On The Wheel." This was only one of their stops at SXSW so I expect to see a lot of footage of them popping up soon. ScHoolboy Q's Habits & Contradictions is in stores now!



The MTV U Woodie Awards are set to air this Sunday, March 18th at 8/7 Central on MTV and MTV U!

Props to RM

Previously:

• Electric Circus Talks Candidly With ScHoolboy Q [VIDEO]
• A$AP Rocky Performs In LA On The Club Paradise Tour [VIDEO]

Nas - The Don [Prod. by Heavy D, Salaam Remi & Da Internz]

Nas has had bloggers like myself camping out for the premiere of his new single "The Don," and the Heavy D and Salaam Remi produced track has finally been released courtesy of In Flex We Trust. The Supercat sampled track is the first look at his upcoming album Life Is Good since releasing "Nasty" over the summer and it definitely lives up to the hype.

Update: Tagless Version spotted at FSD


Download: Nas - The Don

R.I.P. Heavy D!

Previously: Nas Talks SXSW With VEVO News [VIDEO]

Mystikal Hits Up The Breakfast Club & Freestyles On MTV RapFix [VIDEO]

It's been a busy week for Mystikal as he stopped through both The Breakfast Club and MTV's RapFix Live to talk about his career and his future as part of the YMCMB family. Watch below as the New Orleans veteran spoke openly with Angela, C and DJ Envy about his early rivalry with Cash Money amongst other things. After the jump there is highly entertaining freestyle for you to feast your eyes on!

Nas - The Don (Single Artwork)

Nas has everyone in anticipation of his single "The Don," which will give us the first look at his upcoming album Life Is Good since releasing "Nasty" over the summer. Rap Genius, being the Gs that they are, has the ultimate exclusive-- Nas will be explaining the lyrics to the Supercat featured, Heavy D co-produced single through his verified Rap Genius account once the track is released.


Previously: Nas Talks SXSW With VEVO News [VIDEO]

2 Chainz Brings Out Kanye West & Big Sean At SXSW [VIDEO]

Kanye, Budden, Royce, and... Hammer??

SXSW has already been full of surprises and last night was no different as 2 Chainz brought out Kanye West and Big Sean out to perform. Watch below as Tity Boi shocks the crowd when he brings out his friend Yeezy and hit the jump to watch the G.O.O.D. Music artists "Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay!"

Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah - Trading Places

At the rate Sheek and Ghost are going, this Wu-Block's going to come out tomorrow, not this summer! They're back for the second track of the day, "Trading Places" as Sheek rhymes over a Wu classic and Ghost rhymes over a Lox cut.

Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah - Trading Places

Download: Sheek Louch & Ghostface Killah - Trading Places

Props to RM

Previously: Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch - Barry

Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill & Gunplay – Same Damn Time (Remix)

First it was "Another Round." Now, Maybach Music Group takes over Future's "Same Damn Time" as Rick Ross, Wale, Gunplay and Meek Mill get their brag on. This is going to be my BOW BOW anthem for a while.

Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill & Gunplay – Same Damn Time (Remix)

Download: Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill & Gunplay – Same Damn Time (Remix)

Props to Nah Right

Previously: MMG On 106 & Park [VIDEO]

J. Cole ft. Missy Elliot - Nobody's Perfect [Music Video]

J. Cole's video just premiered on BET's 106 & Park, and I'm so glad that "Nobody's Perfect" got the visual treatment. Missy's a part of the song so of course you can't be rap alongside the queen of music videos without having some crazy effects. Cole World: The Sideline Story is out now!


Directed by Colin Tilley

Props to XZ

Previously:

• J. Cole - Visionz Of Home
• Busta Rhymes - Why Stop Now (Remix) ft. Chris Brown, Missy Elliot & Lil Wayne