The Oasis cover from The Layover mixtape (sans Big K.R.I.T., but with that lady as a replacement, I have no complaints)

Loso, New York Giants’ Ahmad Bradshaw and Yankees’ Robinson Cano recently wrapped up their inaugural 3 Kings Coat Drive and the results were great! With the help of DMC, Trey Songz, Ne-Yo and other star power, the donations racked over 40 bags of donations; leading to over 100k coats for the needy this Winter. And according to XXL, New York Cares will continues to accept donations until the end of the year. – 2dopeboyz

The latest visual off of The Number 23.

Am I the only one that’s been rocking to his shit?

Dope song. Could this get him up to (some of) his fellow XXL Freshmen status?

Produced by Mr. Green.

This song actually comes with a letter (after the jump). Just Like That drops next month.

“AZTECHNICAL”
Peace. This is KRS-One! I’d like to personally thank everyone for their show of support toward the release of the “Just Like That” video. I’m not really a big Internet guy myself, but I had to respond to the enormous amount of love we’ve experienced since the release of the “Just Like That” video. MAD LION ROCKED IT! However, the best is still yet to come.

As you may know, I often use my talents to edutain my listeners and inspire the international Hip Hop community. 2012 will be no different. I feel sorry for those who already think that I preach too much in rhyme, or that I need to retire. On the contrary, I’m just getting started.

Turning the flame up a little more, my next video presentation “Aztecnical” will deal with the myths of 2012, particularly the December 21st 2012 Mayan Calendar “end date”. Too many of our people are being led astray by movies, lectures and hype mostly regarding the celestial calculations of the Mayan Calendar. And while other cultures also predict the same “end date” calculations, it is important to point out that all cosmic alignments, shifts and even changes are occurring RIGHT NOW! The question is, how might this affect Hip Hop worldwide? I believe we are about to finally have our “say” in the world. The key word in the next few upcoming months will be “courage”, and true courage comes from living rightly. As an international culture, Hip Hop is poised for a great opportunity; my goal is to get us prepared for it, and fear has no place in our collective future.

I am sending this “Aztecnical” video out in hopes that it sparks discussion and dispels fears. The first verse deals with the actual Mayan calculations themselves and shows how governments and corporate entities of all sorts use the fears of the public to their own economic and global advantages. The second verse deals with the conquest of Cortez over the Mayan People and how it was the Mayans’ own cultural beliefs that were used against them to cease their lands and resources. The point being, do not allow hype and your own view of the world to lure you into the hands of those only out to exploit you. BE STRONG! BE COURAGOUS! And yes, Knowledge Reigns Supreme. There It Is,Just Like That.

Support REAL HIPHOP PURCHASE HERE!! http://shop.killahpride.com/

Willow Smith got her video premiered on 106 & Park earlier today. If you missed it, take time to enjoy now.

Obii Say links with Dante Bailey and Knowledgeable Entertainment for the visuals to his first single off the Donuts for the Villagers tribute EP, “Hey, I Remember You”.

Whoa. Hell On Earth indeed. I can’t wait to see the final product.

‘The Dreamer’ serves as the opening track to Common’s upcoming album, which drops 12/20.

Official Behind the Scenes: Yung E “Plugged In” Video Shoot feat Grand Finale, Roc Mikey, Briker Boyz, Chaos the Rapper, Phil Da Phuture, Hot Rizzle, Dre All Day In the Paint, Mbea Da 1, Cousin Bubb, Peeps, & More!

Look out for the Official “Plugged In” Music Video Directed By Yung E & Sun Ka Productions. “The Resume” Mixtape Drops 12/11/11 on Likeblood Entertainment/Brike Nation/Sun Ka Productions