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J.PERIOD has announced a limited edition comic book collaboration with illustrator Dan Lish. This comic book and record set is inspired by "Globetrottin" from the mixtape's king first solo album, Story To Tell (Chapter One), and features Masego, Shad, Jemele Hill and Bobbito Garcia. Titled J.PERIOD Presents The Legend of Globetrottin, the limited edition comic book and 7” record set boasts a custom collectible book with full color illustrations, hand-painted centerfold poster and an exclusive 7” vinyl record with radio and instrumental edits.  

J.PERIOD took it a step further with an animated comic book and live action featurette, also called The Legend of Globetrottin'. Featuring Muppet-like puppets made in the likeness of DJ J

J-Live released his debut solo album, The Best Part, in 2001. With production from Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Prince Paul, 88 Keys and DJ Spinna, to name a few, the 19-track project illustrated J-Live's unique approach to making albums—which often includes beat juggling while rapping. On Wednesday (December 14), J-Live announced the album is back on CD, vinyl and available on cassette for the first time. 

"As much as the vinyl still sells and the album still streams, people still love the novelty of CDs and cassette—especially signed," J-Live tells RAPstation. "There’s a certain farm to table feel to it. Some people know how streaming pays and want to show appreciation and support for artists in a more direct way. Some people want a piece of history for their co

Ah, Kosha Dillz. It's hard not to love him. The Jewish rapper extraordinaire has an acquired taste that somehow manages to get stronger with each release. Case in point, his new video for "Happy Chinooka (A Hanukkah Song)" with Gangstagrass will not only have people laughing but also wondering, "Where did he get a horse in the middle of New York City?" 

Filmed primarily inside Brooklyn dive bar Project Parlor, the video finds Kosha dressed in cowboy gear as he shines light on the menorah, dreidels and other Jewish holiday traditions. The song was sparked by the rise in antisemitism over the last few months, which can be partly attributed to Kanye West's recent inflammatory comments. Like the YouTube caption explains, "As the world experiences a surge in over racism and antisemi

Termanology has returned with a new single and video for "Let Ya Glock Burst" featuring the inimitable Kool G Rap. Produced by Amadeus The Beat King with cuts from Nef, the track finds both MCs effortlessly swapping verses over the piano-laden beat. 

"Working with Kool G Rap is a dream come true," Term tells RAPstation. "The patterns and rhyme style I use today is the style he created in the '80s. We have to show gratitude and pay homage to the legends who came before us. It was such a great experience doing the video with G Rap, we had so much fun just doing what we love and spitting top level bars." 

"Let Ya Glock Burst" follows Termanology's collaborative album with Paul Wall, Start 2 Finish. Released in April, the 10-track project features UGK legend

Condolences are pouring in on social media after the Hip Hop community learned Grand Daddy I.U. has passed away. Chuck Chillout was among the first to post about his death, writing on Instagram, "Man this one hurts RIP to coldchillin artist MC @granddaddy_iu rest well bro u will be miss." A cascade of comments followed from fellow Hip Hop artists such as Just Blaze, Digable Planets' Doodlebug, DJ Spinna, DJ Hurricane, Video Music Box founder Ralph McDaniels, A Tribe Called Quest's Jarobi, Vin Roc and Daddy-O. 

LL COOL J also made his own post on Instagram, sharing a photo of the late MC. He wrote in the caption: "Rest in power King. HipHop was in your DNA. @granddaddy_iu Thank You for your contribution." 

Method Man hopped in the comment section to express his shock wi

Mount Westmore—the rap supergroup comprised of West Coast icons Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short and E-40—released their debut album on Friday (December 9). Simply titled Snoop Cube 40 $hort, the project serves somewhat as a follow-up to Bad MFs, which was exclusively released in June via blockchain-based platform, Gala Music. Comprised of 16 tracks, the album boasts previously released singles "Big Subwoofer," "Activated," Too Big" and "Free Game." Curiously missing from it though is "I Quit," the metaverse version's closing track. 

Speaking to ROCK THE BELLS, Too Short explained why the group collectively agreed to release their debut album on Gala Music—ins