MUSIC: 4am [Remix] (feat. Melanie Fiona) - Sean Paul

Dear Melanie, I love you. Sincerely, Hip Hop Hype. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: J. Cole, 9th Wonder, & More Discuss "The Come Up [Mixtape]"

University of North Carolina aires a special surrounding J. Cole's rise to fame.

MUSIC: Strictly Business (Part 1 & 2) - Action Bronson & Statik Selektah

The first leak from Action Bronson & Statik Selektah's upcoming project, New Jack City: Chopped & Screwed. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: A Perfect Mess - Mike Posner

MUSIC: Pieces - The-Dream

Some new music from The-Dream. Apparently, this is unfinished. As soon as the final product is released download it here first. Until then, download the rough draft of "Pieces" after the jump.

MUSIC: Year of the Dragon [Mixtape] - Gilbere Forte

Gilbere Forte drops his latest tape just in time for the Chinese New Year. Features include Pusha T, Lloyd Banks, and many more.

VIDEO: Lupe Fiasco Freestyles At Vans OTW Launch Party in Berlin

MUSIC: Tell Ya Friends [Mixtape] - Chip Tha Ripper

Chip Tha Ripper's long awaited mixtape. Hear beats from Chuck Inglish, Lex Luger, and many more with lyrical support from Wale, Kid Cudi, and more. Hit the jump to listen to the whole thing and download it.

VIDEO: Wassup - A$ap Rocky

MUSIC: Angels & Stars (feat. Lupe Fiasco & Tinie Tempah) - Eric Turner

Eric Turner connects yet again with Lupe Fiasco with Tinie Tempah for a new single. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Black Lip Bastard - Ab-Soul

Ab-Soul drops a new track to keep his fans busy. Not sure if this will end up on an upcoming project, but I wouldn't surprised if it was. This sh*t is DOPE. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Odd Future Announces New Mixtape

Hit the jump to learn about the group's latest project. I can only imagine that hype that will accumulate surrounding it in the coming months.

MUSIC: King of the Streets Freestyles [Mixtape] - Trae Tha Truth

Trae Tha Truth's latest mixtape alongside Don Cannon. Hit the jump to peep the track list and download the project.

MUSIC: Same Damn Time [Remix] - Young Jeezy

Young Jeezy remixes Future's original. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: The Insomnia EP [EP] - Aceology & Leo Manzari

Aceology & Leo Manzari connect to drop a joint EP. Apparently, the two recorded it in one night. Salute! Hit the jump to peep the track list and download the EP.

VIDEO: Preacher - Saigon

Happy MLK day from Saigon!

VIDEO: Dreamerzzz! - Push! Montana

Push drops a new video on MLK day in honor of the late activist. Salute!

VIDEO: Common Freestyles at Dwayne Wade's Birthday Day Party in Miami

Dwayne Wade took it to Setai Hotel in Miami Beach last night to celebrate his 30th birthday. Guests included T.I., Rick Ross, Lebron James, and many more. Check out Com Sense spit a freestyle for the crowd and check out more footage from Mr. Wade's special night (including a serenade from Kelly Rowland).

MUSIC: We Outchea [Mixtape] - Young Dro

Young Dro releases a new mixtape with no added features. Looks like Mr. Dro is trying to prove himself. Hit the jump to peep the track list and download Young Dro's newest piece of work.

VIDEO: Forbes' Interview with LL Cool J

Forbes talks to LL Cool J about his latest venture and his website Boomdizzle.

MUSIC: N*ggas In Poorest - Mos Def

Mos Def remixes "N*ggas In Paris" as a part of his Top 40 underdog series where he remixes the Top 40 songs from 2011. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: F*ck This Election - Tyler, The Creator

A Tyler throwback from 2008. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Function (feat. Problem, iamsu! & YG) - E-40

E-40's most recent release off of his upcoming project, The Block Brochure. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Rick Ross Performs at Nokia Theatre in LA

Rick Ross took it to Nokia Theatre in LA to perform some cuts off of his latest mixtape, Rich Forever. Above, he performs the intro, "Holy Ghost," and, after the jump, "Stay Schemin" with French Montana.

MUSIC: Squarian Anthem (feat. Sez Batters) (prod. Odd Couple) - XV

XV puts together a collage of some of his fans and uses it as his album artwork for his latest single. Respect. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Winter 11' Tour Blog: Episode 1 - Cris Cab

The first video blog from Cris Cab's Winter Tour to promote his upcoming album, Echo Boom, which drops on January 31st.

MUSIC: Some of My Best Rappers Are Friends [Mixtape] - Tony Williams

Tony Williams' latest release. I totally forgot this was about to drop, but this is definitely a tape I'll be listening to through out the day. Salute! Tracklist and download after the jump.

VIDEO: Sometimes (feat. Future) - Gucci Mane

NEWS: Official Artwork for Obie Trice's "Bottoms Up [Album]"

Bottoms Up drops February 28th. Pre-order after the jump.

MUSIC: Celebration - A$ap Rocky

The newest A$ap Rocky track released for the masses. Not sure if this will be on an upcoming project, but, for now, it's an unreleased gem. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Birdman Announces "Like Father, Like Son 2 [Album]"

Looks like Birdman & Lil Wayne will be creating a sequel to their 2006 release, Like Father, Like Son. Hit the jump to read more about the joint LP.

VIDEO: Kid Cudi Debuts "Teleport 2 Me" in Australia

NEWS: Common Explains Beef with Drake, "I am Doing This for Hip Hop Music"

Common explains his beef with Drake. Contrary to rumors, the beef didn't start over Drake hanging out with Common's ex-girlfriend Serena Williams. Hit the jump to read and listen to the whole interview.

VIDEO: Wu-Tang Clan Bring Out Bun B in Houston

VIDEO: GoWhereHipHop's Interview with Asher Roth

Asher Roth talks NFL, Def Jam, and recently released mixtape, Pabst & Jazz.

VIDEO: Supafreak (feat. 2 Chainz) - Young Jeezy

MUSIC: Stay Schemin' [Remix] (Drake Diss) - Common

UH OH! UH OH! Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Stay Schemin' (feat. Drake & French Montana) - Rick Ross

MUSIC: Astronaut Status [Mixtape] - Future

Future's latest release, Astronaut Status, presented by DJ Esco, DJ Scream, & DJ X-Rated. Not sure how I feel about this one, but, with all this buzz surrounding it, it'd be dumb not to post it. Peep the tracklist and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: H.A.T.E.R. - Killa Kyleon

MUSIC: Out Here (prod. Lex Luger) - Chip Tha Ripper

Chip Tha Ripper's new track off of his upcoming project, Tell Ya Friends, produced by Lex Luger. Download after the jump.

NEWS: Lil Wayne To Publish Prison Memoir, "Gone Till November"

I am not really sure how this is going to end up, but you can't knock the hustle. Hit the jump to read more about Tunechi's memoir and what we can expect.

MUSIC: Glory (feat. Blue Ivy Carter) - Jay-Z

Jay-Z's latest single dedicated and featuring the newest edition to the Carter family, Blue Ivy Carter. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: F*ck a Hater - Paul Wall

This week's Wednesday Paul Wall release. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: 2011 Obituary - Papoose

Papoose ends 2011 with an obituary dedicated to those lost in 2011. Gone but never forgotten. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Rich Forever [Mixtape] - Rick Ross

Rick Ross' highly anticipated mixtape, Rich Forever, which dropped last Thursday. Usually I don't go back to post stuff, but this tape is album material. Features include Wale, 2 Chainz, Nas, Styles P, French Montana, and more. Production from Lex Luger, Chuck Inglish, Mike will and more. Hit the jump to listen to the whole thing and download it.

MUSIC: Let It Go [Remix] (feat. Diddy, 2 Chainz & French Montana) - Red Cafe

Red Cafe drops the remix of his latest single "Let It Go." Hell's Kitchen drops next month.

NEWS: French Montana Says Kanye Tried to Sign Him Just Hours Before Diddy

French Montana, newest member of Bad Boy, recently had an interview with HipHopDX. In it, he talks about his career at Bad Boy and why he thinks that he'll make "hundreds of millions of dollars." Hit the jump to read the full interview.

MUSIC: Shot Caller [Remix] - Trae Tha Truth

Trae Tha Truth drops a freestyle off of his upcoming project, King of the Streets Freestyles. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: The Motto [Remix] - Nipsey Hussle & YG

MUSIC: In My Dreams - Cris Cab

The second Cris Cab song of the day. And, again, it's dope. Download after the jump, and be on the lookout for his upcoming Echo Boom project on January 31st. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: The Wire 6 Freestyle - Meek Mill

NEWS: Kanye West Announces Creative Company "DONDA"

Sounds like Kanye has a creative company in the works. Named after his mother, the late Donda West, Kanye plans on "picking up where Steve Jobs left off." Hit the jump to read more about the company.

VIDEO: Dance in the Reign - Phonte

MUSIC: One Thing (prod. Pharrell Williams) - Cris Cab

Not really sure who this is, but a Pharrell cosign means something. Not only that, but I am really digging this track. I'll definitely be looking for his new project, Echo Boom, which is set to drop January 31st. If you feel the same way, download after the jump.

MUSIC: I Do Freestyle (feat. Big Bub) - Raekwon

Raekwon spits over Young Jeezy's original with Big Bub. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Official Street Radio Freestyle - Peedi Crakk

MUSIC: Vitamin Bree (prod. Talen Ted) - Ryshon Jones

Ryshon Jones drops a track surrounding Bree, a woman searching for love. Sound familiar? Ted sampled The Weeknd's "Crew Love." HighAches EP coming soon...

NEWS: Wiz Khalifa Sued for Stealing "Black & Yellow"

Looks like Wiz Khalifa's hit single, "Black & Yellow," could have been taken from another Pennsylvania artist. Although labels do this type of stuff all the time, I am extremely disappointed that there is even a possibility of this with "Black & Yellow." That's my jam, too. Hit the jump to read more about the lawsuit.

MUSIC: GhostBlaze - Styles P

Styles P puts his spin on Jay Electronica's original. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Rick Ross Performs at the Sound Academy in Toronto [1/4/2011]

MUSIC: Go Girl (feat. Big K.R.I.T., Big Sean, Wale & Wiz Khalifa) - Yo Gotti

Yo Gotti recruits KRIT, Sean, Wale, and Wiz Khalifa for the latest single off of his upcoming album, Live from the Kitchen, which drops January 10th. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Next Episode - Grafh

Grafh puts his spin on Dr. Dre's original for Ted Smooth's upcoming project, Retox, which drops on Friday. Download after the jump.

VIDEO: MTV's The Check-In's Interview with Common

Get More: MTV Shows

Common talks Maya Angelou, beefs, and Fox News with The Check-In.

VIDEO: Kanye West DJs at 1 Oak in Las Vegas for New Years Eve

VIDEO: The Motto [Live at LIV in Miami] - Lil Wayne

MUSIC: Lean Wit It (prod. Cardiak) - Meek Mill

While Meek Mill is preparing to drop his second tape, Dreamchasers 2, he gives fans a preview of his upcoming project produced by Cardiak. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Magic Freestyle - Rick Ross

Rick Ross puts his spin on Future's "Magic." Rich Forever is on the way! Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Blessed (feat. Kendrick Lamar) - Schoolboy Q

The latest offering from Schoolboy Q's Habits & Contradictions, which drops January 14th. Salute! Download after the jump.

MUSIC: F*ck Da City Up [Mixtape] - T.I.

T.I. drops his first project of 2012. Features include Young Dro, Travis Porter, Young Jeezy, Too $hort, Meek Mill, and more. Production from Lil C, Hit Boy, Manny Fresh, and more. Wasn't too excited about this tape, but, after looking at the track list, I am giving it a thorough listen. If you plan on doing the same, listen to the whole tape and download it after the jump.

MUSIC: Happy New Year - Charles Hamilton

Another Hamilton track in time for 2012. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: NYE - Chevy Woods

Happy New Year! Download after the jump.

VIDEO: Ludacris & Mike Posner Bring in 2012 with Redbull in Miami

VIDEO: Drake, The Roots, & Cee-Lo Perform Live at New Years Even with Carson Daily

Carson Daly ends 2011 by inviting Drake, The Roots, and Cee-Lo to perform some of there biggest hits from the year. Hit the jump to see The Roots' & Cee-Lo's performances.

MUSIC: Rock With Me (feat. Teyana Taylor) - Jadakiss

MUSIC: The Motto (Freestyle) - Red Cafe

VIDEO: Latinos In Paris (feat. Sensato) - Pitbull

MUSIC: Shining - 1982

I am loving all of this new music on this New Years day. This time, 1982 gives us a preview of what's to come from their upcoming sophomore album.

MUSIC: Faded (feat. Lil Wayne) - Tyga

The latest track off of Tyga's upcoming album, Careless World, with the help of Lil Tunechi. Download after the jump.

MUSIC: Pretty Flacko - A$ap Rocky

A$ap Rocky drops a new heater to introduce 2012 produced by SpaceGhostPurrp. A$ap has been putting in work lately. Although I am not a huge fan, I can't knock the hustle. Not to mention I still manage to bump to his shit even when I initially don't like it. Talk about longevity. Download after the jump.