The Best Hip Hop Albums of 2009, Presented by Hip Hop Official

According to Hip Hop Official, Jay-Z's "Blueprint 3" was the "biggest album of 2009." Also highlighted are Eminem's "Relapse," 50 Cent's "Before I Self Destruct," Rick Ross' "Deeper Than Rap," Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt II," Ghostface Killah's "Ghostdini," the self-titled release from Slaughterhouse and Method Man and Redman's "Blackout 2," among others.

What do you think? Was anybody left out?

Raekwon Teams with Capone and Noreaga

The Chef has some news: Capone and Noreaga have joined the Icewater family. Stay tuned for a major announcement at the start of the new year.

Sneak Peek of Raekwon's "Catalina" Video

Was that Lyfe Jennings? Guess who's back.

Raekwon Doing it Big in Berlin

The internationally known Raekwon, from a tour stop in Berlin, Germany, gives an update for his fans. Look out for that "Catalina" music video. "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Part II" is out in stores.

Sneak Peek of Raekwon's "Surgical Gloves"

The official video will be out soon. "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Part 2" is out in stores as well.

Raekwon Gives an Update on What His Fans Can Expect

"Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Part 2" is out in stores now. Rae checks in from Switzerland.

Raekwon Ranked the No. 10 Hottest MC in the Game

MTV Shows

It's that time of year again: the unveiling of MTV's controversial Hottest MCs in the Game competition. Read all the stats about The Chef at MTV.com.

Do you agree with the judges?

Raekwon Makes an Appearance at Fat Beats L.A.

"That's why he's The Chef. He cook up hot s***."



See? The West loves The Chef. It's always heart-warming to see the diversity that hip hop brings. Watch as Raekwon fans speak on their appreciation for the Wu Tang Clan member and his latest release, "Only Built for Cuban Linx, Part 2."

Spotted at Nah Right.

Ms. Drama Takes Us Behind the Scenes at a Jay-Z Show and Raekwon's Album Release Party

It's been a major week, as far as album releases go. Jay-Z graced us with "The Blueprint 3" and Raekwon's highly anticipated "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx ... Part II" has been met with pretty stellar reviews. Thankfully, Ms. Drama was there to give us a behind-the-scenes glimpse of it all.

Raekwon Tells What Went into the Making of Latest Album

The Chef reveals what he's been cooking up on his long-awaited, highly anticipated album "Only Built For Cuban Linx II."

"This is what the people have been wanting for years. Everybody been fiendin' for this for the longest. It's like, you know what, I'ma give it to y'all because I see how important it is to look at it as music."

New Joint: Raekwon feat. Inspectah Deck, GZA, Ghostface Killah & Method Man "House of Flying Daggers"

Watch the official music video for Raekwon's latest single from his album, "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II," in stores on Sept. 8. Illustrations were done by 1000Styles, and animation was done by Ryan Johnson and Drew Taylor. Erick Sasso and Brian Wendelken share the title of director.

I think the idea was pretty dope. It's safe to say that there's no music video out there like this.

Official Video for J Dilla's "24k Rap" feat. Havoc and Raekwon

"I'm about my business. Don't worry about me, homie mind ya business. Cuz this is grown folks' business."

This video, directed by Derek Pike, features "24k Rap," off Dilla's latest release "Jay Stay Paid."

Raekwon and Snoop Talk Homos in Hip-Hop

Raekwon the Chef and Snoop from "The Wire" stop by the Morning After with Angela Yee and speak on "Hiding in Hip-Hop," and the presence of closet homosexuals in Hollywood.