K'Naan - Nothing To Lose ft. Nas [Music Video]

Although K'Naan and Nas grew up in different parts of the world, this music video proves that they have much more in common than meets the eye.  Watch the visuals to "Nothing To Lose" below, and make sure you pick up K'Naan's new EP More Beautiful Than Silence, which is in stores now!



Props to HHNM

Previously:

• K'Naan - Nothing To Lose ft. Nas
• Tyga ft. Nas & Wale - King & Queens

Rain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)

Rain is the latest to rhyme over Harry Fraud's "Shot Caller" production, and I've gotta say that this is one of the best. The Magic Hour 3 is coming March 5th! NC Stand Up!!

Rain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)

Download: Rain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)

Props to XZ

Previously: Rain - It's Mine [Music Video]

Kendrick Lamar Talks Hottest MCs Snub & Remembers Alori Joh With Karen Civil [VIDEO]

Rest In Peace to the beautiful Alori Joh

As part of Karen Civil's Civilized Talk series, she asked Kendrick Lamar ALL the pressing questions. Watch below as he shrugs off his omission from MTV's Hottest MCs list, talks about current position in the game, and remembers his friend and frequent collaborator Alori Joh. Great interview.



Props to Karen Civil

Previously: Kendrick Lamar ft. Gunplay - Cartoon & Cereal

Wiz Khalifa - My Favorite Song (Spendin) ft. Juicy J

Wiz Khalifa took to Tumblr this week and apologized to his fans for taking the wrong direction with his Rolling Papers album.  He guaranteed he'd get back to making quality music and this new one featuring Juicy J is definitely a step into the right direction.  Download "My Favorite Song" below, and get ready for his forthcoming mixtape Taylor Allderdice!

Wiz Khalifa - My Favorite Song (Spendin) ft. Juicy J

Download: Wiz Khalifa - My Favorite Song (Spendin) ft. Juicy J
Wiz Khalifa - My Favorite Song Lyrics

Props to AO!

Previously: Wiz Khalifa's Miami Vacation With Juicy J & Amber Rose [VIDEO]

Monica & Brandy Perform "It All Belongs To Me" Live On Jay Leno [VIDEO]

Monica and Brandy are wasting no time getting their new single "It All Belongs To Me" to the masses.  The duet was released only 10 days ago and the two singers have already shot the music video in L.A.  Last night, they appeared on Jay Leno and gave an excellent performance of the Rico Love penned track with a live band backing them up.  Watch the performance below, and hit up the comment with your thoughts!



Props to Free's World

Previously: Monica & Brandy - It All Belongs To Me [Behind The Scenes]

Jay-Z Is #6 on MTV's Hottest MC's List VII [VIDEO]

Photo: WireImage For Heineken

MTV's Hottest MCs roundtable announced today that Jay-Z is #6 on their list for the year. I'm interested to see who's ahead of him, because I'm probably going to have something to say about this one.  Watch their reasoning below, and hit the jump to see the remainder of the list so far!

Chris Brown - Turn Up The Music [Music Video]

Chris Brown has been stirring up controversy all week, from douchey Twitter rants to the confirmed rumor that he is the one licking the icing off on Rihanna's upcoming single "Birthday Cake." With everything going on, it's easy to forget that his album Fortune is on the way.  As a reminder, watch his brand new video for "Turn Up The Music" below, which features some trippy Donnie Darko-esque characters and some amazing dance scenes.



Props to Necole Bitchie

Previously: Chris Brown - Turn Up The Music [Behind The Music]

Big Sean Speaks On His MTV Hottest MCs Ranking [VIDEO]

Big Sean hit up Power 106 and chalked it up with Justin of the LA Leakers about MTV's Hottest MCs list and his current standing at #8. Watch below as he predicts the top 3 and asserts that J. Cole should have definitely made the list with the year he's had.



Props to LA Leakers

Previously: Big Sean Is #8 On MTV's Hottest MCs List [VIDEO]

Tyga ft. Nicki Minaj - Mothaf**ka Up

Tyga's Careless World drops this this Tuesday and from the sounds of this and "King & Queens," he's got some bangers on it.  Listen below as he and Nicki Minaj team up on "Mothafucka Up" and hit the comments with your thoughts!

Tyga ft. Nicki Minaj - Mothaf**ka Up

Download: Tyga ft. Nicki Minaj - Mothaf**ka Up

Props to Rap-Up

Previously:

• Tyga ft. Wale & Nas - King & Queens
• Nicki Minaj - Starships

Black Cobain - Shot Caller (Freestyle) [Music Video]

Black Cobain wasted no time to shoot the visuals to his "Shot Caller" freestyle! His next mixtape, Cheers, is coming soon! For now, keep bumping Young, Gifted And Black!



Props to OS

Previously: Black Cobain - Shot Caller (Freestyle)