Kendrick Lamar Announces "Good Kid In A m.A.A.d City" Release Date [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar took to Twitter to retract the rumors swirling that Good Kid In A m.A.A.d City hits stores on October 2nd, but he finally confirmed it while performing tonight at the Electric Ballroom in London. 10/2 it is!



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Previously: Kendrick Lamar - Cosmic Kev Freestyle [VIDEO]

Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad

Lupe Fiasco challenges the harmful musical content that our kids are exposed to on the radio and internet on "Bitch Bad," the second single off of Food & Liquor 2, dropping September 25th.

Purchase: Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad (iTunes)

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Previously: Lupe Fiasco - Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free) [Behind The Scenes Pics]

Rihanna Brings Out Jay-Z Live At Hackney Weekend [VIDEO]

Saturday night, Jay-Z brought out Rihanna as a special guest for his Hackney Weekend set, and last night he returned the favor when he helped kick of Rihanna's set. Watch below as they perform "Talk That Talk" together for the first time, along with "Run This Town" and "Umbrella."



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Click here for more coverage of Hackney Weekend 2012!

Previously: Jay-Z Performs With Rihanna & Kanye West At Hackney Weekend [VIDEO]

J. Cole - Werk Out (OVERWERK Remix)

Don't be fooled when you press play on this remix. Canadian producer OVERWERK has completely transformed J. Cole's hit "Work Out" into a pretty dope dance track for all my EDM gangstas to enjoy. If you're feeling OVERWERK's remix, be sure to check out his debut EP The Nth °  on Bandcamp now!


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Previously: J. Cole Performs At L.A.'s Powerhouse 2012 (Full Set) [VIDEO]

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Shame

I'm a sucker for Freddie Gibbs over a Madlib beat, so I'm overjoyed to hear that they're releasing a second joint EP on July 10th. Stream the project's title track "Shame" below, which features guest vocals from BJ The Chicago Kid that are just as soulful as the sampled singers.


Click HERE to preorder Shame!

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Previously:

• Freddie Gibbs ft. Young Jeezy & T.I. - Pull Up
• Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Hell's Angel [Music Video]

Skewby - It Is What It Is (Freestyle)

Humble Pie emcee Skewby is back with "It Is What It Is," a quick freestyle for the fans. Listen below to hear the Memphis rapper do a little venting over Mobb Deep's "Hell On Earth."



Previously: Skewby - Chillin' [Music Video]

Kendrick Lamar - Cosmic Kev Freestyle [VIDEO]

When Kendrick Lamar touched down in Philly, he had to swing through Power 99 and check in with Cosmic Kev on The Come Up Show. Before he left, he gave listeners a quoteworthy freestyle over the Wu-Tang classic "Bring The Pain."



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Previously: Kendrick Lamar Accepts Blame For "Detox" Delay [VIDEO]

Casey Veggies - Swag Worth A Milli [Music Video]

If Casey Veggies appraised his swag on Antique Roadshow, he'd hit the jackpot if this track is correct. Check out the visuals to "Swag Worth A Mill" below from his latest mixtape Customized Greatly Vol. 3.



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Previously: Ro Ransom ft. Casey Veggies - Leap Of Faith (Prod. by JayEx)

Q Da Kid - IAMMATIC (Freestyle) [VIDEO]

Inspired by the classic Nas album Illmatic, Brooklyn emcee Q Da Kid spits his "IAMMATIC" freestyle a capella, paying his respects to those unjustly taken from this world. His DJ Whoo Kid hosted mixtape IAMMATIC is set to drop in July with features from Shyne & JDEra.



Previously: Q Da Kid - Represent (Remix) [Music Video]

Shawnna - No Lie (She-Mix)

Shawnna tackles on 2 Chainz and Drake's "No Lie" to get you ready for her upcoming mixtape She's Alive dropping July 17th.


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Previously: Shawnna - Talking That Shit