Weezy's publicist insists on the word 'greatest' next to his name on every cover. [Free iTunes Download]

-5 reasons why hyphy isn't dead. [Street Census]

-Smoking sessions with Keith Murray. [TSS]

-50 Cent is trying his damndest best to avoid flop on September 4. Here's his new buzz record, "She Wants It," featuring Justin Timberlake. [zshare]

-Just Blaze and his half-deranged tale about Jim Jones and Tru Life singing in Spanish, Big Pun busting through walls, etc. [The Megatrondon]

-The Roots to headline VH1 tours, kicking off in September, as if they don't already have to tour 375 days each year. [Billboard]

-Gore gets last minute DC venue for Live Earth. [Reuters]

-Speaking of live shows, you can catch The Rap Up's own Soulbrotha live at the Grab Bar on 7/21. [Flyer]

-Freebie Friday: Clinton Sparks + Kardinall Offishall - Do The Right Thing [HHIR]

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