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We already gave you the rap category winners earlier.  Here is the complete list of 2010 Grammy Award Winners.  Hit the jump for the full list.

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Above, Lupe Fiasco talks to MTV about his latest mixtape, “Enemy of the Sate,” his music leaking and more.

Courtesy of MTV:

Thanks a lot, music thieves and Internet hackers — or at least the ones who have been pillaging through Lupe Fiasco’s new joints. Because of you guys, the MC said he’s not putting out the sequel to his Enemy of the State: A Love Story mixtape anytime soon.

“I was plotting on doing the follow-up to that,” Lupe said. “Simply because [Enemy of the State] was short. And I felt like it was space to do another one. I was gonna do another one called Friend to the People, but I started to get wind that people had songs they shouldn’t have had. I was like, ‘This is just gonna open the floodgates if I come out with another record. I know these dudes are threatening to leak records and do crazy stuff.’ Sometimes I feel there may be too much Lupe music out there — whether it be old stuff or new stuff or freestyles. I don’t want to have a ton of music sitting out. I made the decision to fall back from it and really focus on the climb. We were a couple of weeks away from doing that.”

After the break, you can check out Lupe Fiasco performing his latest single, “I’m Beaming,” while in Chicago at the Shrine.

Previous: Lupe Fiasco – Hey Lupe (Preview)

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Here comes some new music from Slaughterhouse MC, Joell Ortiz.

Going in over Jay Electronica’s “Exhibit C” instrumental, Joell sheds some light on the current situation with the government and Haiti.

This is a quality record, so be sure to not bypass it.

DOWNLOAD: Joell Ortiz – Exhibit H(aiti) (MP3)

Previous: Joell Ortiz and Novel – Ghetto Pt. 1

Here comes the official tracklist and artwork to the upcoming album from Kidz In The Hall, entitled “Land of Make Believe,” which is set to drop on March 9th. With a supporting cast of The Kid Daytona, MC Lyte, Chip Tha Ripper, Donnis, Colin Munroe, Amanda Diva and more, “Land of Make Believe” is sure to have critics and fans alike applauding the work.

1. Intro
2. Traffic
3. Flickin
4. Out To Lunch ft. The Kid Daytona
5. Bougie Girls ft. Russoul
6. Jukebox feat. MC Lyte
7. L_O_V_E
8. Will II Win ft.Marsha Ambrosius
9. Take Over The World ft. Just Blaze & Colin Munroe (co-produced by Just Blaze)
10. Fresh Academy ft. Chip Tha Ripper & Donnis
11. Simple Life ft. Amanda Diva
12. Running ft. Tim William
13. Do It All Again (I Am)
14. I Am (Reprise)
15. Rise & Shine ft. Russoul

Based on my foreknowledge of their talent and the guest features on this album, I have high hopes for “Land of Make Believe” to be a great album.

Hit the break to see the full artwork.

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While performing in Los Angeles, during the 6th Annual Grammy Jam, The Roots invite Jay Electronica to perform a live rendition of Jay’s “Exhibit C.”

Previous: Jay Electronica, Talib Kweli and Mos Def live at the Knitting Factory (Video)

Looks like they have finally made a video to the Chester French, Diddy and Jadakiss collaboration, “Ciroc Star.”

The official CIROC Star Hangover 2 music video at Vanity Nightclub at the HRH Tower inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas featuring Diddy, Chester French, Clinton Sparks and Jadakiss. With cameo appearances by Rick Ross, will.i.am, apl.d.ap, Floyd Mayweather and Cassie. GET FAMILIAR with the CIROC anthem from groundbreaking album Jacques Jams Vol. 1: Endurance created by Clinton Sparks & Chester French.”

Just like the song, I am not too impressed with the video. However, I feel that some of you will want to see the visuals to this record. Enjoy.

Previous: Asher Roth & Chester French – As I Em (Live) (Video)

There are reportedly 10 rappers enlisted for this track and Erykah Badu (and the 10 rappers) are keeping quiet about it.  Here’s a low quality rip.  We’ll update this when the full version (or at least a better quality) becomes available to us.  **UPDATE: CDQ Added!

DOWNLOAD: Erykah Badu – Jump In The Air And Stay There ft. Lil Wayne & Bilal [CDQ] (MP3)

DOWNLOAD: Erykah Badu – Jump In The Air And Stay There ft. Lil Wayne [LQ Rip] (MP3)

Sidenote: Perfect picture choice, huh?  **Pats self on back**

The Grammys have not even aired yet (as of the time of this post), but all the categories we care about (the rap ones) have been announced.  Hit the jump if you’re like me and want to save some time, by checking out the full list of winners in the rap categories.

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Here comes some unreleased material from Mos Def, entitled “The Tournament.”

Apparently this track was set to be featured on Mos Def’s latest work, “The Ecstatic,” but failed to make the cut. Though it failed to be featured on “The Ecstatic,” “The Tournament” is an ILL record, not to be passed up.

Plus, why would you want to pass up on some new/unreleased Mos Def?

DOWNLOAD: Mos Def- The Tournament (Unreleased) (MP3)

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Here is some footage of Kid Cudi’s recent concert in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.  I was fortunate enough to be at this show and I cannot even describe to you the atmosphere.  The sound quality isn’t great, but if you listen closely you can hear every single person in there singing along with his songs.  If you are a fan, and haven’t seen him in concert yet, you are sorely missing out.  In the video, Cudi performs either a freestyle or a song from his upcoming album Cudder, Sky Might Fall,  and then brings out fellow Clevelander Chip Tha Ripper to perform Ask About Me.  Enjoy.

Via I’m From Cleveland

As promised, here is the CDQ version of the video I posted a few days back.  Now you can entertain the ladies with the MP3!  Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Big Sean-Supa Dupa Lemonade Freestyle (CDQ)

Previously: Big Sean-Supa Dupa Lemonade Freestyle (Video)

Here’s a bonus for you guys in addition to No Mixtape, which is dropping Feb. 2 at midnight.  We’ll let you know when Trill O.G., Bun’s 3rd album, gets a release date.  Not gonna lie, this beat actually bangs.

DOWNLOAD:  Bun B – Pants On The Ground (Produced by Double-O of Kidz In The Hall)(MP3)

If you have been hiding under a rock and still don’t know what Pants On the Ground is from, please hit the jump and watch the video.  You won’t be disappointed.

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Boy, the word “freestlye” sure does get thrown around loosely these days.  But I digress.  As Big Sean continues to gear up for his journey into 2010, he brings us some visuals to this track entitled “Supa Dupa Lemonade Freestyle.” Definitely some good one liners in here, but I hope Big Sean evolves into more than just a punchline rapper, which is pretty much what he is right now.  Also, his voice is so monotone that it is hard to listen to sometimes.  But the kid is talented, I can’t deny that.  The mp3 of this track should be out tonight/tomorrow and when it drops I will post it for those who want to have it on their computer.  For now, enjoy the video.

Here is another one from Bun B in preparation for his upcoming mixtape, No Mixtape, that drops digitally at midnight on Feb. 1. and will also be available in hard copy.  The Underground King goes in over the Clipse “Champion” beat, and as usual, kills it.  I must say, Bun B has been a beast on the mic for a very long time.  Enjoy.

Download: Bun B-Champion Freestyle

Here’s a snippet from the song “Tangerine” off Sir Lucious Leftfoot, due out March 23.  The snippet includes Big Boi on the hook, and TIP’s verse.

DOWNLOAD:  Big Boi – Tangerine Feat. T.I. (Snippet)(MP3)