-Eve sounds off on hip-hop, sex tape, race, etc.

-Scratch is sticking to the “rapper + producer” format for their covers, as you can see from the May/June issue.

-Mandingo parties expose. What’s really mind-boggling is anyone casually passing off interracial orgies as a win for racial relationships in America.

-Suge Knight evicted from his L.A. condo. By now you’d think he’ll be re-releasing 12 more ‘Pac albums to pay his bills. Never mind, he still owes Rap-A-Lot 300k for that 2Face crap.

-Hip-Hop Life DVD is giving away grillz, jewelry, and pimp cups. I wonder if they’ll throw some iced out sandals in the mix as well.

-Taboo of Black Eyed Peas arrested.

-Madd Writer has the latest on Snoop’s bicycle accident in Amsterdam. Sleep on the Madd Writer at your own risk.

-No joke: I used to think those expensive-looking cars that get destroyed in movies are always fake. I guess I was wrong.

-Chris Lighty responds to claims of an attack on his brother.

Redman stops by Rap City and rips the booth. The video cuts off awkwardly towards the end, so brace up for that.

See also: Tha Dogg Pound’s “Vibe Wit’ a Pimp” Video

Redman plugs his new album, Red Gone Wild, the only way he knows–via the good ol’ fashioned word of mouf. Listen for yourself, then go cop it.

Red Goes Wild 1
Red Goes Wild 2

-Snoop and Diddy cancel UK shows. Too bad for the fans who paid body parts for the concerts.

-Hilary doubles Obama’s Hollywood money.

-Eminem and Kim agree to keep their internal wrangling…um…internal.

-50 may sue over teen assault reports.

-Jacob the Jeweler to stand trial in Detroit.

-MiJac is at it again. Plans a promotional assault in Vegas.

-In case you didn’t know this, DJ Muggs and Sick Jacken have joined the hip-hop blogosphere.

(Photo flagrantly jacked from The Fader)

I’m positive that Desire will finally see the light of day on 05-01-07. I also have high expectations for this album. I don’t know, maybe it’s because every time I hear track 4 on my ringtone, I’m reminded of Pharoahe’s versatility. Funny, that song is not event vintage P-Monch.

Monch on his worst day >> Dwayne Carter

Desire Tracklist
1. The Resurrection
2. Free
3. Desire
4. Push
5. Welcome to the Terror Dome
6. What It Is
7. When the Gun Draws
8. Let’s Go
9. Body Baby
10. Bar Tap
11. Hold On
12. So Good
13. The Trilogy

-F**k what you heard. L.A. Reid is not letting go of President Carter

-Judge withdraws plea offer, Busta Rhymes to stand trial in May.

-According to his lawyer, 50 Cent did not partake in the Lil Henchmen smackdown

-Thankfully, Fiddy changes his mind about Before I Self Destruct.

-Public Enemy reunites in Texas.

-March Madness in Atlanta. Apparently Big Boi and Killer Mike got into a fight.

-Ghost-riding rapper gets banned in the US.

-Can’t make this up.

-Rest Eazy, Erick Wright

With the exception of Em, Missy, Busta, and Kanye, no other mainstream hip-hopper puts it down in the video department like Funk Doctor Spock. The Naked Cowboy cameo at the end was unnecessary though.

Red Goes Wild this Tuesday, March 27.

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$10 says Buck’s next album title will be I Don’t Give A Buck.

-Lauryn Hill and Lupe Fiasco are slated to perform at this year’s Springroove festival.

-Understandably vexed by Kim’s claim that he’s a lil man, Eminem takes his ex-wife to court.

-Tony Yayo assaults Jimmy Henchman’s 15-year old son.

-Lil’ Wayne makes a rhyme about kissing his daddy. One of the many reasons he’s still the best rapper alive.

-Snoop and Diddy actually want me to believe that they’re “in it for nothing”?

-Hip-hop’s best live band aims for higher ground.

-Rick James’ estate sues former publishing company.

-Russell Simmons helps raise 600k for youth arts program.

-Iced Iced Donuts, baby!