Every rapper needs a team. Whether it be childhood friends, or partners that came later life, nobody can do it completely on their own. Big had Puff, Jay had Dame, and so on. Though J. Cole’s righthand man isn’t as recognized as some of the names just mentioned, you better believe Ibrahim “IB” Hamad has played an integral role in Cole’s career. As college friends, IB helped push him to get his music out and helped spread the word throughout his hometown of NYC. June 18th, people.

Watch Abrahim “IB” Hamad’s testimonial after the jump…

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Mariah Carey put on quite the show for her Good Morning America performance in Central Park. As a part of GMA’s Summer Concert series, MC rocked a handful of her hits, including her latest duet with Miguel, “Beautiful.” However, before she called the singer out to join her onstage, Mariah almost gave America another kind of show. As the cameras rolled on, her dress came undone in the back, nearly giving everyone a peak at her tatas.

Watch video clips from the performances after the jump…

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Before you get your hopes up for a Brick Squad reunion, this is, unfortunately, just a previously unreleased cut. When it was better days (and less insulting tweets) between Waka and Gucci, they teamed up with fellow Atlanta rep Trouble for “Hood Up.” It now lives on Trap-A-Holics and Muzik Fene’s Trap Music: Gold & White Edition, which you can download over on Live Mixtapes.

Listen to “Hood Up” after the jump…

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With the new Fast & Furious 6 movie hitting theaters today, Ludacris gives his fans something new to bump with #IDGAF. The mixtape clocks in at 10 tracks, including the final version of the controversial “Mad Fo,” featuring Chris Brown, Pusha T, Meek Mill and Swizz Beatz. French Montana, Young Jeezy and Mac Miller also guest. Consider this a warm-up to Luda’s Ludaversal album, coming later this year.

Stream and download #IDGAF after the jump…

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New York hip-hop heads, rejoice! M.A.R.S. counterparts Roc Marciano and Cormega welcome us to “Ruff Town” on this new collaborative joint. But instead of sending chills down spines like normal, the Big Apple MCs get introspective over a smooth, brassy beat. You could even call this 2013′s answer to “Life’s a Bitch.”

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There’s handful of movies that I can remember having a big impact on me as a kid. Of course the classics like Scarface, Goodfellas, Wallstreet, etc are a given. However, certain flicks, low-budget ones at that, resonated with those of us that were actually “kids” in the 90s more than those Hollywood classic. Specifically, I can remember Belly and Harmony Korine & Larry Clarks’ KIDS having a lasting impression on me. KIDS definitely came first. Honestly, I think I was way too young when I first watched it. It’s portrayal of young Manhattan teens running wild through the city was almost mesmerizing. In retrospect, a lot of their behavior with sex and drugs weren’t that different from what a lot of city kids from all over the map experienced but to see it captured so honestly and vividly made these group of KIDS underground stars. Most of the characters had never acted before, which just made things even more realistic. Stars like Chloe Sevigny, Rosario Dawson, Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce (RIP) and of course Harold Hunter (RIP) were introduced to the world. It’s been nearly two decades since the film was released, but it’s still a cult classic to this day. Fans of the movie must read this retrospective piece on the film. It covers EVERYTHING.

Two decades after a low-budget film turned Washington Square skaters into international celebrities, the kids from “Kids” struggle with lost lives, distant friendships, and the fine art of growing up.

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Riff Raff can be called a lot of things. Some people get it, a lot don’t and others just don’t care enough to spend time on the bugged out character. But you can’t deny the fact that Raff has gotten himself a whole lot of attention over the last twelve months. He managed to get his own deal with Diplo and some time big collaborations in the works. However, none of this matters to the big homie Ebro, Hot97′s program director. Before anything, he wants to know if Riff Raff really takes hip-hop serious or is essentially mocking the culture. Watch as @Oldmanebro puts the wild rapper in the hot seat, and give us your honest opinions of the interview.

Watch Riff Raff’s live freestyle after the jump…

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DJ Drama debuts a new video from his 2012 album, Quality Street Music. Mr. Gangsta Grillz hits the strip club with fellow regulars Travis Porter and Kirko Bangz in the black-and-white clip for “In The Building.” Word is Drama is currently working on Quality Street Music 2.

Watch more new videos from Iamsu! and Jim Jones after the jump…

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Topping the Billboard 200, being nominated for a Grammy Award and spawning two of the hottest singles of 2012 — “No Lie” featuring Drake and “Birthday Song” with Kanye West — Based On a T.R.U. Story will be a tough album to top. But 2 Chainz will look to dodge the sophomore jinx on Sep. 10 when he will release his second LP on Def Jam. Tity Boi made the announcement on Twitter late last night.

FEATURES ON HAULT… NEW ALBUM ON THE WAY SEPTEMBER TENTH!!!!

— Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) May 24, 2013

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Here’s a goodie from our homie Tim Westwood. He’s been on a roll lately with the throwback clips from his stashbox. In this rare video, Kanye West goes off the top over a number of his own beats, including Game “Dreams,” Jay-Z “Encore,” and Common “Corners.” He goes on for nearly 15 minutes here. Even Consequence gets a shout out.

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