MTV.com News — 'They have carried on the tradition of great MCs,' music mogul says of the Carters.By Shaheem Reid Diddy Photo: MTV News Diddy said it had to be Jay-Z or Lil Wayne. The superstar mogul gave us his take on our Hottest MCs in the Game list a... more info

AllHipHop — Legendary rapper Rakim has confirmed the forthcoming release of his highly anticipated third solo LP, The Seventh Seal, which will be released independently through his own Ra Records imprint on Tuscan Villa and SMC Recordings.   The album, which w... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Raekwon talks about the future of his Cuban Linx, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Swizz Beatz & DMX Photo: Kristy Leibowitz/Getty Images The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive You can never front on the legacy of DMX or the Ruff Ry... more info

411 Mania — I preview the big releases planned for the rest of 2009, including Usher, Mariah Carey, Raekwon, Rakim, and Mary J Blige! New promos from Jay-Z, Wale, L'il Wayne and Leona Lewis round things off. more info

Pasta Primavera — I’m an old school hip hop lover.  I get pumped for KRS, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, LL, Kool G Rap, Rakim, and EPMD.  Sadly it’s only on occasion that I stumble across some modern hip hop that I LOVE like those old joints.  Perhaps it’... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Worship Me. said...It's All About The BenjaminsPuff Daddy & The Family (feat. Notorious B.I.G., Lil' Kim and The Lox -Kool Moe Dee - How Ya Like Me Now?Tribe called quest - Check the RhimeDigital Underground - The Humpty DanceIce Cube - It Was a Good... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm not going to no show in Queens,' Cam tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Cam'ron Photo: MTV News The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive We came across an ill rumor yesterday. If 50 Cent were to perform at his "40 Day" neighborhood ga... more info

MTV.com News — But he won't count out young guns like Drake either, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Rakim Photo: MTV News Celebrity Favorites Big ups to DJ Drama. We just had the homie in NYC the last few days. Look for something major from Drama an... more info

VH1 News — Rakim said Jadakiss and Fabolous should make our Hottest MCs in the Game list. But he won't count out young guns like Drake either, in Mixtape Daily. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Black Bubblegum Rakim Allah, blessin the stage! Time Out New York: You were 19 years old when you made 3 Feet High--and seemed so unself-conscious about the sorts of things teenage boys are normally self conscious about. Rapping about... more info