More footage from Hennessy’s Artistry tour series.  Here Rash kicks a never-before-heard freestyle with The Roots Crew backing him. “This is like a carol, I rep for y’all, I got some chicken from Harold’s “

Last night, Common and The Roots hit Chicago for their performance as part of the Hennessy Artistry series.  Free Henny and hors d’oeurves for all (650?) attendees at the hottest new venue (I said it) in Chicago, The Shrine.   The bill was ridiculous too, as Zoe Kravitz, Colin Munroe, Jeremih and Heavy D (yes,…

I have no idea when or where this was recorded, but Naledge sounds super young on this one.  That’s why I’m calling it the “Lost Freestyle”.  Call it what you want, though. Naledge, Mush Millions & Kaisor Sosa – “Lost Freestyle”

An Eric Dickerson reference?  I’m all in. New Gangsta Gibbs courtesy of Gotty over at The Smoking Section .  This is set to appear on Gibbs upcoming mixtape (yep, another one) The Labels Trying To Kill Me. And yes, he’s going in on the classic PE record. Freddie Gibbs – “N**** Machine”

Part 1 The greatest to ever do it.  Period.  No explanation needed. You know you teared up when you watched this. Spotted @ RR Part 2Part 3Read more…

Why does this pic make me think of those Geico ads?  Word to TRU.  3Tre makes his first FSD appearance alongside Captain Birfday Sex. 3Tre feat. Jeremih – “She Mine” 

*DEAD* They had me at “I’m coming for you BERGGGGGGG”Location: Missing Bio: Trying to find my owner Yung Berg Follow them , follow me and follow Berg .  This could get interesting.

Part 1 During Jay’s short stay in Chicago, he stopped by Power 92 to chat with the Hot Boyz (Tone & Shag), and it looked liked their whole staff showed up.  Part 2

“I’m so Chi that I was flippin’ with Jesse White“ Nuff said.  Funniest line I’ve heard in a minute. The Boy Illinois feat. YP – “Front Porch” Those kids can go!

Two thumbs up! 4-Ize, Senor Kaos & Punchlyne – “Freestyle” Props to Mike Streetz for the track.