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?

New Joint: U-God feat. Method Man "Wu Tang"

Peep the official music video, directed by Don Tyler, for U-God's "Wu Tang." This track comes from his album, "Dopium," which is in stores now.

Hot or not?

Throwback Thursday: Ol' Dirty Bastard feat. Kelis "Got Your Money"

ODB ft Kelis - Got your Money
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"You can call me dirty, and then lift up your skirt [clap, clap]/ And you want some of this dirty, god made dirt and dirt bust yo ass [clap, clap]."

ODB/Big Baby Jesus/Dirt Dog/Osirus was something else. Another one who was gone too soon.

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 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.

Ghostface’s Wizdom of the Week #4

Your boy Ghostdini, better known as Ghostface Killah, shares some words of wisdom about cheating women. Beware! Listen up.

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.

Another Hilarious Ghostface Killah Interview

"If you got to hit a b****, you don't even need her."

Pretty Tony lays it all out with DJ Whoo Kid, discussing smacking chicks, how "Mr. Radio Killa" fronted on him, former enemies, why he let go of the hawk and mask, a Wu Tang Clan reunion, the reason he's not allowed in Canada and many other fascinating subjects.

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.