The Wale show at the Abbey Pub last night was off the hook. Dave Coresh, Bin Laden Blowin’ Up, Mic Terror and Colin Monroe all did their thing prior to Wale taking the stage. Here you can see a portion of Wale’s set, featuring Young Chris (where is Neef?) and Mr. Jabari Evans. Props to…

“I’ll take a #1 with Diet Coke” The Pied Piper of McyD’s, y’all.  Kells. R. Kelly – “#1 Fan” Props to Mr. X

The Illisoul Movement’s D’Ablo and Anton Genius get together for “Stunt Double” from D’s Everyday’s A Weekend availabe on iTunes. D’Ablo feat. Anton Genius – “Stunt Double” Related: Anton Genius’ album will be available May 5th on iTunes. Also Related: I’ve received word that Phil G is no longer affiliated with the Illisoul Movement.

(Kanye West, Rhymefest, Mikkey Halsted, GLC & Timmy G in 1999) First and foremost, the lineup in the picture above is just crazy.  If we could only get everyone back together for one track, the world would be a better place.  I won’t hold my breath, though. Anyhoo, all praises to GLC for unleashing this…

Looks like it’s official.  GemStones is no more and he’s gone Gospel.  GemStones DeMarco Castle just posted this open letter to his friends, fans and family via his Myspace blog.  Props to Sean for the heads up.  Best of luck to DeMarco in his new path in life. Hello world. My name is Demarco Castle. You…

I think that’s E in costume about 3:41 in. LOL. L.E.P./ Bogus Boys Interview on Status Tv: The Chicago Edition. This is just a sneak peak of our sit down with Chicago’s favorite rap group, LEP. Watch Status Tv: The Chicago Edition every Thursday on channel 25 for comcast cable.

Common continues to be better than you. This has got to be the best rapper cologne since Master P’s*, no? via Perajok *I can’t find any photographic evidence or internets proof that the Master P cologne ever existed

I know. Do you? Watch and learn. “Sleeping Giant” coming soon.

Some throwback/rare Phil G for you.  En my lifetime (time). Phil G – “En My Life”

FNF up! I was wondering when I was going to hear from the good Bishop, and sure enough a Soundtrakk-produced banger magically appears.  Bishop is currently finishing up a tour with Lupe, so hopefully when that’s wrapped up he’ll hit the studio and be dropping more material.  Bishop G – “To Be Hurt” (Prod. by…