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Curren$y – Elevator Music (Live in Chicago) from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo.

Spitta performs one of my favorite tracks off of This Ain’t No Mixtape for the good people of Chicago.

“I’m in the zone, like a 1-3-1, looking down on the Superdome getting super dome.”

Yelawolf performs “Good To Go,” and B.o.B plays “Bet I” featuring Playboy Tre for the Whynatte show at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta.

Would somebody please explain to me why Birdman is allowed to rap…

I don’t really know what the fuss about this beat is…

Here’s the official video to Lady GaGa’s latest single, “Telephone” featuring Beyonce, off GaGa’s The Fame Monster, which is in stores now.  I’m surprised Levi hasn’t posted this already and busted a nut over it, as he usually does.

Here come the visuals to Lupe Fiasco’s collaboration with Kenna and Mike Shinoda, from Linkin Park.

If you recall, “Resurrection,” a hybrid of hip-hop and rock, was featured on the “Download To Donate To Haiti” compilation, which served has a tool to inspire people to donate to Haiti’s most recent tragedies.

Directed by Shomi of IllusiveMedia, this video, along with the song, has a powerful meaning.

Watch and enjoy new visuals from Lu, Kenna, and Shinoda.

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Here come visuals for Big Boi’s “Fo Yo Sorrows,” which features George Clinton and Too $hort.

And though there are not any concrete reasons as to why Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty has not been given a release date, it is safe to say that Big Boi’s project will be another timeless piece of art, as long as it surfaces to the masses.

As for now however, sit back and watch this video from Big, George, and Too $hort and enjoy Big Boi’s intoxicating flow, as he proves he has what it takes to be a contender in your favorite rapper’s list.

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Talk about a one-sided beef.  I didn’t even know the shit existed, really.  I just thought this guy was mad….oh wait….

Thisis50 sat with Ludacris. He speaks on the meaning of his new album “It’s where you get both the male and female perspective.” He speaks on the collaborations on his album and what to expect. He speaks on the issues he discusses on the album. Ludacris’ goes into detail with his collabo he did with Lil’ Kim “Hey Ho”. He tells you movies or music? Also he answers life situations with the “Battle Of The Sexes”

Luda celebrates the release of his 7th studio album, Battle of the Sexes, at the Velvet Room in Atlanta.  Battle of The Sexes in in stores now.

Here’s some behind the scenes footage of the only Lloyd Banks song worth listening to in years.  Yea, I said it.

Remember Aziz Ansari Raaaaaaaandy from his diss song a couple weeks back?  Well he claims Justin Bieber stole the hit song “Baby” from him.  So then…well….just hit play.

T-Pain is quite the character.  Already collaborating with Cartoon Network once before when he appeared in a live action episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, he teams up with the channel again to present us with Freaknik: The Musical.  T-Pain voices a rapping/singing ghost names Freaknik who returns to liven up spring break in Atlanta. Featuring the voices of Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, Charlie Murphy and more, this is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen.  And one of the most hilarious.  This is just another reason why I repsect T-Pain.  He is a genuinely funny guy who doesn’t take himself very seriously.  Parts 2 and 3 after the jump…enjoy! Continue reading this post »

Now, if you know any of us here at 5STAR, you would know that we are the last people to give two shits about anything Soulja Boy is working on.  However, while I was browsing the Internets, I came across a headline that read “Soulja Boy spits Hot Fire.”  Now, usually I would chalk that up to be some dumbass 13 year old kid tryin to get his swag on, but it was posted on a pretty reputable site, Vibe.com.  I saw that Soulja Boy put out this song after hitting the 2 Mill mark.  Now, he’s definitley not the “Best Rapper” as he states in the video, and I was pretty disgusted when he said he was “similar to NaS,” but this is definitely different from any of the other shit I have heard him put out.  Take a listen to the song, which has no hook by the way, and lemme know your opinion on the song.

**UPDATE: Hit the jump for Mr. 5 Star’s thoughts on T Marko posting this…

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Above, Kid Cudi talks about making it on his television show, “How To Make It In America,” and making it in the music industry.

New interview of me discussing how I made onto the show, and how I made it in the game. I usually hate some interviews I do, but this one came together pretty dope.” – Kid Cudi

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