Links compiled by Max Bell. Inspiration via Grand Puba.

People Like Lists (So Meta): http://www.complex.com/music/2012/06/the-50-best-albums-of-2012-so-far/ In which Complex continues to suck us in with their lists, surely disappointing some and vindicating others, giving Ross the #1 spot and listing albums that have yet to be released. #AnotherComplexList

http://potholesinmyblog.com/best-albums-of-2012-so-far/4/ In which Potholes offers a brief counter to the exhaustive Complex list (see above) and gives Cancer 4 Cure its rightful spot atop the throne. #WatchTheThrone

http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2012/06/the-30-best-underground-hip-hop-albums.html A best of list for the heads. MMM...Food. #UndergroundStillExists…Sort of.

http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/07/02/2012-bet-awards-winners-list-full/ The winners of the BET Awards. #BringBackBigTigger

http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/07/infographic-a-history-of-spiderman-and-batmans-hottest-girlfriends/vicki-vale In which Batman is unfairly given the short shrift, but ultimately fucks hotter women. #BitchesInTheBelfry

http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2012/07/the-50-best-pearl-jam-songs.html In which “Jeremy” doesn’t crack the top 20. #WhatDidVedderSay

People Ask Questions. Some People Answer.

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20214/title.50-cent-speaks-on-chief-keef-says-diddys-dirty-money-lp-was-garbage

In which Fif sounds more articulate than everyone in the room and speaks on how quickly the last ten years have gone by, his new album, signing Chief Keef, his recently squashed beef with Oprah, the competiveness of the rap game, and calls Diddy’s last album ‘garbage.’ #Church

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20216/title.ludacris-says-big-sean-beef-is-squashed-new-album-is-a-spectrum-of-every-damn-thing

In which Luda needs to buy a bigger beater and talks about his new album, the movies, and working with Bieber, in addition to okaying it for grown-men to listen to Bieber. #Suspect

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqiW98GVXBg&feature=player_embedded

In which Bronsolino convinces a kid to try tea flavored ice cream, speaks on his past/upcoming projects, spits more quotables, and mimes shooting his load all over Eavvon O’Neal, who clearly wants a new job. #LoveYourWork

http://www.okayplayer.com/news/video-nas-on-tim-westwood-tv.html In which Nas talks. #Listen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqy_zWGRyy8&feature=player_embedded In which Narduar the Human Serviette interviews Asher Roth about calling a radio show to report being caught playing strip poker, sliz cups, The White Rapper Show, and other white things. #WhitePeopleTalk

http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2012/06/a-conversation-with-open-mike-eagle.html In which Open Mike Eagle talks about 4NML HSPTL and how good he is at rap and stuff. #TourDeForce

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20250/title.rick-ross-says-joint-album-with-drake-is-a-huge-possibility Big Tits talks about an album with Little Tits. #Fuck

http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/07/02/behind-aesop-rocks-skelethon-crows-1-video/ In which Aesop makes light of his new masterpiece. #RapJamesJoyce

http://pitchfork.com/features/interviews/8877-wes-anderson/ Wes does Wes. #LifeAquaticIsStillStrange

Bill Said Life is a Stage

http://straightfresh.net/mr-muthafuckin-exquire-lost-in-translation-live-on-adult-swim/ In which Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire tries to spit hot fire on the Eric Andre Show while two dudes in green and orange cartoon-looking suits pour Mountain Dew on him. #HilarityEnsues

http://hypetrak.com/2012/06/childish-gambino-schoolboy-q-danny-brown-summerstage-cypher/ In which Danny Brown proves he should be the newest cast member of Community and Schoolboy Q is way too hood for his hoodie. #WhitePeopleAtRapConcerts

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http://www.steadybloggin.com/video-amhill-poetic-justice-ii-directed-by-ralph-mcdaniels/ In which Steady Bloggin brings us a poetic justice from the obscure $amhill. #ShitIsReal

http://www.djpremierblog.com/2012/06/26/mc-eiht-where-we-go-prod-by-brenk-sinatra-cdq/ In which Premier breaks us off with a new MC Eiht track. #Geah

/2012/07/02/dam-funk-modern-funk-messiah-sushi-chef/#more-15099 Dam-Funk is Dean Moriarity. #DontHateSelfPromo

http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2012/07/10-songs-you-should-download-right-now.html Pigeons and Planes gives you a list of shit to play as you scrape the bird shit off your hood. #FreePizza

http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/07/02/tabu-donnie-brasco-f-ab-soul-fashawn-one-2/ Johnny Depp finally gets his rap song. #AbstractAsshole

Miscellaneous Stuff You Might Like and Shit

http://www.okayplayer.com/news/rza-man-with-the-iron-fists-pam-grier-quentin-tarantino-russell-crowe-kung-fu.html Some shit about RZA’s highly anticipated Tarrantino produced kung-fu flick, The Man with the Iron Fists. #TigerStyle

http://www.hiphopisread.com/2012/06/walk-thru-valley-or-chinatown.html#idc-container In which Masta Ace is J.J. Gittes. #GhettoNoir

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.13988/title.poster-revealed-for-rzas-directorial-debut-the-man-with-the-iron-fists The poster for that RZA movie. #MoreDigiSnacks

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20253/title.snoop-dogg-fined-for-marijuana-possession-in-norway Snoop arrested for weed possession. #TookLongEnough

http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/06/complex-presents-the-mike-tyson-soundboard Mike Tyson soundboard: “I’ve been robbed of most of my money. Can I at least get a blow job?” #Church

http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2012/06/kathy-griffin-talks-sex-with-rappers Kathy Griffin says Danny and A$ap can run a train. #NoShit

http://stereogum.com/1082562/the-history-of-rock-in-100-riffs/video/ 100 riffs in 12 minutes. #WishICouldDoThat

What Goes Around: Links for June 24 - July 3