Nas - "#MadeNasProud" (J. Cole Response)

As a response to the powerful Born Sinner track "Let Nas Down," in which J. Cole reveals Nas' disappointment with his first official single "Work Out," Nasir pays the ultimate respect by tipping his hat to the young star. This song is already really special to their fans, so I can only imagine how special Nas' words are to Cole.


Hit the jump to see J. Cole describe Nas' reaction when hearing "Let Nas Down."

Drake Drops 4 New Tracks & Reveals 'Nothing Was The Same' Release Date

With J. Cole and Yeezus going head to head with amazing results; Jay-Z's revolutionary announcement of his album Magna Carta Holy Grail; Wale's The Gifted on deck; and Drake's Nothing Was The Same officially slated for a September 17th release, there's no doubt that this summer will be the best one Hip Hop music's seen in a while.

In a move similar to the concurrent release of "Girls Love Beyoncé" and "No New Friends," Drake released four new tracks: the J. Cole featured "Jodeci Freestyle," Party Next Door's "Over Here," Migos' "Versace," and the Sampha featured "The Motion."  Stream + download them all below.

Honors English ft. Q45 - "Started From The Bottom" (Freestyle)

Honors English and fellow Jersey emcee Q45 borrowed Drake's newest single "Started From The Bottom" to create an original song quality freestyle that takes Honors back to his younger days:

In this freestyle I channeled some of my earlier work that represented the mentality I had coming up from the bottom. As a result, the content is more edgy then my usual material. Introducing Clipz, a young hungry MC from Jersey anxious for the spotlight. Joining me is my homie from Jersey, Q45. I think it is important to let my fans know where I came from physically and mentally, so they can understand my growth as an artist. Started from the bottom now we here.......Let me know what you think of the experiment.......

I'd love to hear more Q45. The punchlines were crazy!

Previously: Honors English - Palin and Bachmann [Music Video]

Rick Ross - "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" (Freestyle)

Yesterday, Rick Ross went from celebrating his 37th birthday to being all the Internet could talk about as he and his girlfriend were reportedly the victims of a failed drive by attempt in Miami. For more details on that, click here.

Always a label to capitalize off of any opportunity, MMG made lemons out of lemonade by releasing a well-timed freestyle from Rozay over Kendrick Lamar's "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe," which you can catch below. Also hit the jump to check out Rozay's latest, "Box Chevy." His new album Mastermind is coming soon...maybe.

[Video] Kendrick Lamar - Funkmaster Flex Freestyles

Kendrick Lamar stopped by Hot 97 and kicked three freestyles for Funkmaster Flex over some NY classics. Interesting to hear some new bars from the Compton King, especially over tracks made for Mobb Deep, Nas and Wu-Tang. good kid, m.A.A.d city in stores now!

Parts 2 & 3 after the jump...

[Video] Joey Bada$$ Speaks On The Passing Of Capital STEEZ & Freestyles On Sway In The Morning

Joey Bada$$ stopped by Shade 45's Sway In The Morning this week where he was uncharacteristically open in an interview about discussing how the suicide of his Pro Era brother and friend Capital STEEZ has impacted him. 

Watch below as he reveals that his feelings have been laid over a new track, and watch him eagerly lay down three freestyles to the impeccable beat selection of DJ Wonder.

In case you missed it, stream and download Pro Era's Peep The Aprocalypse below, which features some mean verses from the late Capital STEEZ.

J.A.E - Been Trill (No Lie Freestyle) [Music Video]

J.A.E comes through with another loosie to remind you that Fruition is out now.

Y's up. it's raining and somebody's timbs is soaked. who wants some new music.
— J.A.E (@JAEyachts) August 27, 2012

Previously: J.A.E - Prelude a 60 Round (Freestyle)

Slaughterhouse - Truth Or Truth or (15 Min. Freestyle)

After hearing the snippets from welcome to: OUR HOUSE, I'm skeptical about how much I'd enjoy it when it comes out on August 28th. The mixtape On The House, however... I think I'm gonna like this.

Slaughterhouse vents for nearly 15 minutes over Rick Ross' "Tears of Joy" as Royce, Joe Budden, Crooked I, and Joell get REAL personal on a freestyle they call "Truth Or Truth."


Who do you think killed it? My choice is either Crooked I or Joell.

[DLTDJ]

Previously: Slaughterhouse - Weight Scale

J.A.E - Prelude a 60 Round (Freestyle)

J.A.E  drops off a loosie just because. Fruition is out now!

so I woke up this morning, drove to the studio had waffles some weed and a arizona and this is what happened.
— J.A.E (@JAEyachts) August 14, 2012

Previously: BanksOnTheBeat ft. J.A.E - Round 1 [Music Video]

Lupe Fiasco - Toca Tuesdays Freestyle [VIDEO]

On Tuesday, Lupe Fiasco dropped by Tony Touch's Shade 45 radio show and delivered an off the top freestyle worthy of applause for Toca Tuesdays.



Lupe's caught a lot of backlash recently for describing President Obama as a "baby killer." Read this opinion piece by The Well Versed for a deeper look.

[Rap Radar]

Previously: Lupe Fiasco Breaks Down In Tears On MTV RapFix [VIDEO]

Nipsey Hussle & YG - All Birds (Freestyle)

The Nipsey Hussle - MMG rumors are sure to spread even more as he and YG take on the Self Made 2 favorite "All Birds."


Alt. Download

[DLTDJ]

Previously:

• Childish Gambino ft. Nipsey Hussle - Black Faces (Prod. by Boi-1da)
• Young Jeezy ft. E-40 & YG - Go

J. Cole - The Cure

It'd been a while since J. Cole dropped off some new music, but it was certainly worth the wait. Mr. Cole World serves up "The Cure," a lengthy freestyle over Jay & 'Ye's "Lift Off" where he vents and addresses everything from being snubbed on MTV's 10 Hottest MC's list to being compared to Memphis Bleek.


Download: J. Cole - The Cure

If you need another serving of this Cole medicine, hit the jump to watch him perform a verse from a never before heard track called "Chaining Day."

Lupe Fiasco Freestyles On Funkmaster Flex; Talks Blogging, Pete Rock Situation

Lupe Fiasco stopped by Hot 97 last night where he gave a freestyle completely off the top overThe Artifacts' "Wrong Side Of The Tracks," and spoke with Funk Flex about the Pete Rock controversy that resulted from "Around My Way."

Sir Real (of PenStation) - NuGodFlow

GUE favorite Sir Real cranks out yet another leak from his and Riddles' next project AMTRAX as he spits over Pusha T & Kanye's "New God Flow." If you haven't heard his mean verse over "Power Circle," do yourself a favor and check that out.



Previously: PenStation - Steroid Circle (Freestyle)

Slaughterhouse - LA Leakers Freestyle

Earlier this month, Slaughterhouse stopped by the LA Leakers studios to do what they do best--drop Dylan bars. Listen below as Royce, Joey, Joell, and Crooked take turns over "Ima Boss," "Mercy," and "Not Afraid."



[XZ]

Previously: Slaughterhouse ft. Swizz Beatz - Throw It Away

PenStation - Steroid Circle (Freestyle)

Sir Real rhymed his way to the Top 10 when he freestyled over "Goldie," and I think he outdid himself on this one. Welcome aboard to PenStation as he takes on MMG's "Power Circle," and get ready for his and Riddles' forthcoming tape, AMTRAX!



Previously: Sir Real - It Must Be ("Goldie" Freestyle)

Honors English Freestyles On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

Honors English shows us one bar at a time why he's one of the best new rappers in the game as he drops a manuscript worthy freestyle for Shade 45's Sway In The Morning.



"You need to know who he is." Couldn't agree with you more, Sway! If you haven't picked up State Of The Art yet, DOWNLOAD IT NOW!

[Sways Universe]

Previously: Honors English - Colder ("Theraflu" Freestyle)

Troy Ave - I Don't Like (Keymix)

Troy Ave adds to the long list of rappers to take on Chief Keef's "I Don't Like" as he puts his own Harry Powder spin on the record. Bricks In My Backpack 3 is out now.



[Nah Right]

Previously: Troy Ave Stops By The Breakfast Club [VIDEO]

Redman - Drank In My Cup (Remix)

Redman couldn't help but jump on Kirko's hit to add little more than drank to his cup. For those who didn't know before, he's still got it!


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[2DB]

Previously: Redman - "Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap" (Freestyle) [VIDEO]

Chris Brown & Game - I Don't Like (Drake Diss)

Yesterday, DJ Orator premiered Chris Brown and Game's freestyle over "I Don't Like," and the bottle throwing incident, which seemed to be a thing of the past, was hashed right back up. Do you think Drake should/will respond to Chris's diss record?

“A fuck ni**a, that’s that shit I don’t like/ They throwin’ bottles, I’m throwin’ models just ’cause I give a bitch long pipe,” raps Breezy. “I be singin’, he be singin’, so it’s on, fight/ But hold up, I ain’t give a ni**a no green light/ This head up, my bread up, one on one, what you scared, bruh?/ Matter fact, take care bruh, you a pu**y ni**a/ My ni**a Tunechi, yeah that ni**a nice/ Shout out to Nicki, man, that ass tight/ Them eyebrows, man, them shits is yikes/ OVO, you overdosed, screamin’ YOLO no, I live twice.”

Download: Chris Brown ft. Game - I Don't Like (Drake Diss)

Hit the jump to see how Big Sean and Meek Mill react to Chris Brown's diss track.