Finally, Shyne speaks with the media about his release, name change, and Judaism.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at this years BET Hip-Hop Ciphers.

More funnies from 50 Cent.

Wale talks about the album, its unavoidable leak, and more.

The late Pimp C’s sophomore album cover was released today. The name of the album is The Naked Soul of Sweet James Jones. Pimp was a member of UGK along with Bun B.

It was revealed that the album will be released via Rap-A-Lot Records with an unknown time of the release. Bun put the album together with unused vocals from Pimp C. He died in late 2007 due to an accidental overdose of Codeine combined with a sleep disorder called Sleep Apnea.

Bun spoke with XXL Magazine and here’s what he had to say:

“We had enough vocals, But it wasn’t just about taking whatever vocals I had available; it was about constructing songs,” Bun told XXL Mag earlier this year. “It wasn’t about just throwing all the Pimp C I had out there. I had to really try to make an album.”

Mike Beck, an up and coming rapper from Brooklyn, was shot and killed last night in a failed robbery on Logan and Bellmar Street in Brooklyn.

Beck was affiliated with Fat Joe, who sent his RIP’s via Twitter, and appeared on the remix to his “300 Brolic” track.

I actually became familiar with Beck’s music a couple months ago for the first time and thought he had a lot of potential.

Rest In Peace.

Here it is, the official version, with four bonus tracks.

DOWNLOAD: Lil Wayne – No Ceilings Mixtape

Drake came through Jay-Z’s show in Toronto to perform “Successful.”

I think it’s safe to say that DMX is happy to be off Def Jam. The music industry is hard.

Rakim reflects on his days signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath.

Here it is, “Empire State of Mind” off of Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 featuring Alicia Keys.

That was quick, Jay-Z has responds to a question about Beanie Sigel’s diss.

I was in the mood for some Onyx, and I came across this. It’s about a month old, but it’s newish and sick. Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz spit a mad freestyle on 101Barz. I’m wondering where Sonsee has been hiding at. Get at us!