MUSIC: Who Are You Now (feat. B.o.B.) - Lupe Fiasco

A cut from Lupe Fiasco's Lasers that was originally supposed to have more artists, but was left unfinished. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Daps - Ground Up

The first leak from Ground Up's upcoming Up Late project hosted by DJ Don Cannon, which drops April 5th. I don't know about you, but I am DEFINITELY going to be up late waiting for this one (corny, I know). None the less, pick up Up Late on hiphophype.net on April 5th!

MUSIC: Return Of 4Eva [Mixtape] - Big K.R.I.T.

The long awaited tape from freshmen Big K.R.I.T. I haven't listened to the whole thing yet, but I've been playing "American Rapstar" and other tracks from the tape as soon as I've heard them. After having a long conversation with my brother about hip-hop's upcoming talent, we determined that Big K.R.I.T. is one of the most under rated rappers in the game. I expect nothing but greatness on this tape. Features include Ludacris, Bun B, David Banner, Raheem DeVaughn, and many more. Hit the jump to listen to the whole tape and download it.

MUSIC: Crash Landing (No DJ) [Mixtape] - Kid Ink

The tagless version of Kid Ink's Crash Landing mixtape. Hit the jump to listen to the whole tape and download it.

NEWS: Rick Ross Arrested On Drug Charges

Soooo apparently Rick Ross was arrested the other night after a marijuana odor was smelled coming from his hotel suite. I can't say I am surprised, but let's hope this all blows over soon (no pun intended). Hit the jump to read more about the arrest.

VIDEO: Illusions of Grandeur - Lil B

VIDEO: This Is What Rock N Roll Looks Like (feat. Lil Wayne) - Porcelain Black

NEWS: Paris Hilton to Record Collaborative Album with Lil Wayne?

Not quite, but apparently she's trying to set it up. I am not quite sure how I feel about this, but it's definitely an intriguing, although also scary thought. Hit the jump for more about the possible collaborative joint from the two.

MUSIC: No Future (Odd Future Diss) - B.o.B.

B.o.B. delivers an Odd Future diss? I can't say I saw this coming. Download this track and read more about the feud after the jump.

VIDEO: Nate Dogg's Funeral

MTV Shows

Hit the jump to see photos from the funeral.

NEWS: Snoop Dogg Gets a Tattoo of Nate Dogg

In honor of the fallen west coast Legend Nate Dogg, Snoop Doggs tattoos the longtime friend on his forearm. Hip hop is still taking a hit from this. R.I.P. Nate Dogg. Hit the jump to see the tattoo in it's entirety.

MUSIC: The Longest Text Message - The Childish Gambino

I am surprised this is the first track I've posted from The Childish Gambino, but best believe it won't be the last. Sounds like this was a cut from his recent EP. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Big Sean on 106 & Park

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MUSIC: Much More To Me (feat. Felt Five) - Rapper Big Pooh

The latest track from Big Pooh's upcoming Fat Boy Fresh Volume One EP, which drops April 5th. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Dreamin' - Big K.R.I.T.

VIDEO: When I Was 17: Wiz Khalifa

When I Was 17 - MTV Shows

VIDEO: My Last (feat. Chris Brown) - Big Sean

VIDEO: Girls Cry (feat. Vado) - Cam'Ron

MUSIC: Count It Up (Remix) - Trae Tha Truth

Trae spits a few bars over Jeezy's original. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Pharoahe Monch Speaks On New Album, Nate Dogg, & Immortal Technique

MUSIC: On & On (prod. ID Labs) - Mac Miller

The first single and title track off of Mac Miller's upcoming EP. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Recently (feat. 50 Cent) - Gucci Mane

50 cent drops a new track? What a surprise (sarcasm). 50 has been going IN lately, and this time with Gucci (and his face tattoo). Download after the jump.

MUSIC: 12 Diamonds [Mixtape] - Rich Boy

Rich Boy dropped a mixtape? What? Don't really know too much about this one, but I am sure it's all that bad. I mean, THERE ARE STARS ON THE COVER! Hit the jump to listen to the whole thing and download it.

MUSIC: The One & Only [Mixtape] - Sophisticated

The latest tape from DC artist Sophisticated. Three mixtapes in and he's still going strong! If you haven't heard of the young MC, I'd suggest hitting the jump and listening to this tape. You won't be disappointed. SALUTE!

MUSIC: If I Die Today (feat. Rick Ross) - Lil Wayne

Uh oh... Weezy drops a new track from Tha Carter IV? Yep, I think he did! I am about to put this on repeat right now! Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Nardwuar vs. Lil B

Nardwuar's most recent interview with Lil B the Based God. #SWAG!

VIDEO: Up Late [Trailer #2] - Ground Up

Ground Up releases the latest visuals for their upcoming mixtape Up Late, which is hosted by DJ Don Cannon and drops April 5th. SALUTE!

MUSIC: The Glory - Jordan Williams

The first offering from Jordan Williams' bi-weekly series "Transformation Tuesdays" to promote his upcoming mixtape Transformations. This week's single is over J. Cole's "Heartache" produced by Elite off of his The Warm Up mixtape. Sounds like JDubb stepped his game up on this one. Transformations drops Summer of 2011. Continue reading this post to download "The Glory."

VIDEO: RetroSuperFuture II (feat. Wale & Wiz Khalifa) - Rick Ross

MUSIC: Fear of God [Mixtape] - Pusha T

The long awaited Fear of God project from G.O.O.D. Music's Pusha T. I am not going to lie, I am INCREDIBLY excited to download this tape (as should you). Let's hope that it's all worth while. Features include 50 Cent, Kevin Cossom, Rick Ross, and production from Kanye West, The Neptunes, Hit-Boy, and many more. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Everything's Okay (feat. Jack Davey) (prod. Flying Lotus) - Blu

Blu's newest track alongside Jack Davey produced by Flying Lotus. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: XXL's Freshmen 2011 Cyphers

Hit the jump to see the rest of the Freshmen 11 cyphers.

MUSIC: RetroSuperFuture [Remix] (feat. Wiz Khalifa & Wale) - Rick Ross

Wale adds a verse to Rick Ross and Wiz Khalifa's hit single "RetroSuperFuture." Sounds pretty good to me! Download after the jump.

MUSIC: 1Up [Mixtape] - Soulja Boy

Soulja Boy comes out of no where and dorps a new mixtape. Hmmmm.... I guess that's really all I have to say about it. Listen to the whole thing and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Can A Drummer Get Some [Remix] (feat. Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz, Game & Rick Ross) - Travis Barker

The remix of Travis Barker's original. Same cast, but Swizzy spits a verse and Lil Wayne re-does his. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Mecca Global's Interview with Grafh

MUSIC: Another One - Grafh

Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Love.Lust.Lost [Mixtape] - Mickey Factz

Mickey drops his latest piece of art for the masses. Based on what I've heard so far about the project, it sounds like its going to be dope. I guess you'll just have to download it and see. Peep the tracklist and download it after the jump.

VIDEO: Tyler the Creator Performs "Yonkers" at SXSW

Hit the jump to see more Odd Future at the fader fort at SXSW. Looks like it was a good show. FREE EARL!

NEWS: Wyclef Jean Shot in Haiti

Woah, apparently yesterday Wyclef Jean was shot in his home country of Haiti in Delmas when a group of armed gunman opened fire on his car. Luckily Wyclef only took a shot to the hand while no one else in the vehicle was injured. Jean was in the car with Busta Rhymes, Jimmy Rosemond, and other members of his entourage. I hope this is the end of this. I would hate to see a legendary artist such as Wyclef to perish. Let's not even think about that. Read more about the story after the jump.

NEWS/VIDEO: Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" Drops May 16th

MTV Shows

While backstage at the "I Am Music Tour II," Weezy tells Sway from MTV that Tha Carter IV will drop May 16th. Uh oh.

MUSIC: #ShouldaBeenARapper - Trey Songz

Trey Songz releases a freestyle for his fans while on Australian leg of Usher's "OMG Tour." Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Keepin It Real - Game

Some more Game for your listening pleasures presumably off of R.E.D. Album. At least I hope it is. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Wiz Khalifa Gives Tribute to Nate Dogg at SXSW

MTV Shows

VIDEO: Ima Boss (feat. Rick Ross) [Trailer] - Meek Mill

MEEK MILL FT. RICK ROSS 'IMA BOSS' TRAILER from DRE FILMS / MAYBACH FILMS on Vimeo.

MUSIC: Alone In Vegas + I Still Wanna (feat. Rick Ross & Ab-Liva) + Feeling Myself (feat. Kevin Cossom) [Radio Rips] - Pusha T

Pusha stopped by Shade 45 the other day to leak three tracks from his upcoming Fear of God mixtape. Now I am REALLY excited to get it when it drops, and expect it to be on HipHopHype immediately. Download one or more of these tracks after the jump.

Alone In Vegas



I Still Wanna (feat. Rick Ross & Ab-Liva)



Feeling Myself (feat. Kevin Cossom)

MUSIC: All Doggs Go To Heaven (RIP Nate Dogg) (prod. Don Cannon) - Game

Game pays tribute to the late great Nate Dogg in this track with Don Cannon. I still can't believe he's dead. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Chillin (feat. Swizz Beatz) - Dr. Dre

Some unreleased Dre presumably off of his upcoming Detox project, but who really knows where this will end up. Sounds pretty dope though. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: The Good Son [Part 1] - J. Cole

Some unreleased J. Cole from before The Warm Up. Why didn't you finish this Cole? Hopefully he takes another shot at it for his album. Speaking of album, WHERE IS IT AT SON!? Download after the jump.

VIDEO: J. Cole Freestyles at SXSW

VIDEO: DJ Quik Remembers Nate Dogg

NEWS: Lady Gaga Becomes First Artist To Sell 20 Million Digital Singles

Well, I can't say I am surprised... Hit the jump to find out about the milestone and which of her singles are to blame for the record.

VIDEO: Up Late [Trailer] - Ground Up

Ground Up's latest trailer for their upcoming Up Late project hosted by DJ Don Cannon. As a spectator of Ground Up from the beginning, it's crazy to see how far they have actually come. XXL Freshmen 2012? Up Late drops 4/5/10.

NEWS: Jordan Williams to Start Bi-Weekly Series, "Transformations Tuesdays"

Baltimore native Jordan Williams has decided to start a new bi-weekly series to build hype for his upcoming tape Transformations. The series will start on March 22nd, and go all the way until May 17th. Now that's good news for your Thursday afternoon. RSVP to the event on Facebook to receive the download link every Tuesday. Oh yeah, did I mention that HipHopHype is hosting the series? SALUTE! Transformations drops Summer 2011!

MUSIC: SMS Get The Message - 50 Cent

50 drops his 10th freestyle to build hype around his upcoming album. Dude has been going in lately. Not to mention he shouts out Nate Dogg in this track. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Speed of Light (feat. B.o.B.) - OJ Da Juiceman

Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Jump (Freestyle) - Wale

Wale drops a freestyle for the masses via his twitter. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Baggage Claim (feat. Sen City) - Jim Jones

VIDEO: Cook It Down - Pusha T

NEWS: Nate Dogg Dies at 41

Wow... When I woke up this morning in I wasn't expecting to see the news of a death, and especially not Nate Dogg. West Coast legend Nate Dogg, passed away Tuesday after several years of health problems including a massive stroke in 2007 that left him partially paralyzed, and another the following year. Hit the jump to read more about Nate Dogg's sudden death, and how celebrities around the globe are reacting to it.

MUSIC: Killers - J. Cole

The latest leaked track written and produced by J. Cole. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: American Rapstar - Big K.R.I.T.

Another track off of Big K.R.I.T.'s Returnof4Eva project, which drops March 22nd. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Frosty - Curren$y

Another single from Curren$y's "Muscle Car Chronicles." Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Down Low (feat. Tyga) - Travis Porter

VIDEO: Loving You Is Killing Me - Aloe Blacc

MUSIC: Committed - Trademark Da Skydiver

Mr. Skydiver raps over Beanie Sigel's "Feel It In The Air." Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Flavor In Your Ear Freestyle - Logic

Logic spits a free for the listeners of College Park, MD. I swear, this cat gets better every time I hear him. Pick up Young, Broke, & Infamous if you haven't yet!

NEWS: Odd Future Covers Billboard Magazine

That's right, Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Em All has graced the cover of Billboard Magazine. The California natives have seemed to be taking over lately. SALUTE! Hit the jump to read Odd Future's exclusive interview for Billboard Magazine.

VIDEO: Rihanna on Chelsea Lately

VIDEO: Coochie Crook - Sir Michael Rocks

SIR MICHAEL ROCKS "COOCHIE CROOK" (Official Music Video) from DD172 on Vimeo.

MUSIC: Light Dreams - Tyga

Presumably intended for Black Thoughts 2. Careless World drops this summer. Download after the jump boiiii.

MUSIC: Not Strong Enough - Ne-Yo

Some new Ne-Yo for your listening pleasures. Don't know what this is from or where it's headed, but it's a good way to start off a Monday morning don't you think? Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Rick Ross Brings Out Wale & Meek Mill in Las Vegas

Rick Ross unleashes Wale and Meek Mill on the Las Vegas crowd to perform "No Hands" and "I'm a Boss."

MUSIC: All of the Lights [Remix] (feat. Lil Wayne, Big Sean & Drake) - Kanye West

The remix of Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy banger "All of the Lights." This is CLEARLY better than the original. No download link for now, but when the final version drops we'll be sure to post it ASAP. Apparently there is one more person that is going to grace this track. Who do you think the last person should be?

MUSIC: In The Air (feat. Keri Hilson) - Chipmunk

The UK native drops his latest single alongside Keri Hilson. Be on the lookout for the video to drop soon. Transitions coming soon! Download after the jump.

MUSIC: The Rocks Report [Mixtape] - Sir Michael Rocks

Sir Michael Rocks of The Cool Kids drops his latest piece of work. The mixtape has over 20 tracks and skits, and features artists from the likes of Phil Adé & Trademark Da Skydiver, and production from Madlib, Ski Beatz, and more. Peep the whole tracklist and download it after the jump. I know I am.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes: Hustle Hard (feat. Lil Wayne) - Ace Hood

ACE HOOD AND LIL WAYNE ON SET OF "HUSTLE HARD" REMIX from DERICK G on Vimeo.

VIDEO: Dr. Aden - B.o.B.

MUSIC: Don't Get Clapped - EPMD

EPMD are back at it again with new music for the masses. Can we expect more music from the legendary duo? Let's hope so, because this right here, this right here, this right here, this is called HEAT. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Next Contestant - Usher

Dropped a while back, but here is the untagged CDQ. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: I'm Winning - Serius Jones

The beginning of a new series from Serius Jones entitled #SeriusSundays. Here is the first offering, and I can't say I am disappointed. Serius Business 2 coming soon... Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Monsters In My Head - Game

Another leak from Game. R.E.D. Album is on the way! Download after the jump...