MTV2's "2.0" revival of one of its most influential Hip-Hop shows ever, Yo! MTV Raps, is taking fans on a nostalgic trip through some of the genre's most influential songs. The new series, Yo! MTV Raps Classic Cuts, digs into the history and inspiration behind the game-changing tracks. Here are some exclusive clips from episode No.2 featuring Common on his break out hit 'I Used To Love Her" and how NWA's "Straight Outta Compton" introduced the world to gangsta rap.

Hosted by Sway - featuring Joell Ortiz, Maino and Fab 5 Freddy.

Airs Sunday February 19 at 10PM on @mtv_2

Illustrator Tim Doyle has a thing for depicting imaginary locations, the kind that you see on television and may be already very familiar with. We're talking scenes from the likes of The Simpsons, The Sopranos, Arrested Development and more, all given the hyper-realistic art treatment. Fans can scoop up print versions of these that range between $40-$500 USD.

Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, has announced plans for an upcoming television series. The show will focus on thinkers, revolutionaries and and political players from around the world. Its premise, according to the bold activist, is to create dialogue about the future and where the world is headed. Here's some of what the official press release details for the show:

Assange will draw together controversial voices from across the political spectrum – iconoclasts, visionaries and power insiders – each to offer a window on the world tomorrow and their ideas on how to secure a brighter future. 

In an effort to compete with satellite and cable television, online video mecca, YouTube, has announced the premiere of more than 100 channels come 2012. The news arrives after the site inked partnerships with several media companies and celebrities that will produce and endorse the upcoming content. Warner Bros., Berman Braun, Fremantle Media, The Wall Street Journal, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, and actors Ashton Kutcher and Amy Poehler are all on board!

The latest episode of Hypebeast TV original series, Depth of Speed, profiles an often overlooked element of automotive culture--camaraderie. While racing may be synonymous with competition, the historic Bonneville Salt Flats scene is known for adding a real communal twist to the notion. Feel the love!

As HBO prepares to roll out its second season of the ever-popular How To Make It In America, funny man (and supporting character in the series) Luis Guzman gets his own viral tribute video courtesy of the DJ duo known as Duck Sauce. Aside from being shot in New York City's famous Lower East Side, the video also includes cameos from the likes of Justin Bieber, Mark Wahlberg, Kid Cudi, Terry Richardson, Victor Rasuk, Q-Tip, Pharrell Williams, Asher Roth, Pusha T, and a few others. Sing it. "Luis Guzman!"

Feel's like Google's creative marketing can do no wrong these days. First a fly tribute to the late Freddie Mercury and now a hilarious ode to Seinfeld to promote their new Google Wallet. Too funny!

Karmaloop founder, Greg Selkoe, along with recording artist and fellow fashionista, Pharrell Williams, are planning on taking the fashion "verge" culture to cable television soon. The popular Boston-based online store which boasts tons of recognizable streetwear brands like Stussy, Obey, and 10 Deep, is now looking to capitalize on the youth and fashion-oriented scene via a full-fledged network! Check out this interview that the two had with CNBC to understand more about the move.

By B.E.

We all have our vices; usually its gambling or alcohol. In recent years Tiger Woods and David Duchovny have made the newly coined phrase ‘sex addiction’ part of the American dialogue. Lucky us!

I can often be heard saying, 'I don't really drink,' and although Marlboro Lights were my cool kid accessory of choice in my pubescent years, smoking cessation classes were never needed for me to kick the habit. I could never quite wrap my head around the dependency on a substance. It seemed so weak, so feeble minded. How could anyone become a slave to something like that?

Then I fell in love.

In the fall of 2001 I had my first real, devastating heartbreak and although a big fan of the break up diet, resulting in a slightly more lithe frame each time the Mexican hat dance has been stomped out on my heart, it illuminated a side of me I had never seen before and most importantly, never knew existed.

The crazy bitch.

We all have her lurking somewhere, deep beneath the surface and when she arises, all should take cover.

Recently I became immersed in the fictional world created on the HBO series 'The Wire.' Not even one season deep and I am hooked. Watching the well meaning resident crack head, Bubbles, literally hurts my heart. Yes, I know its all make believe but reality is overrated and besides, life is so much more poetic with stage lights and a soundtrack.

The soundtrack to my crazy bitch episode was largely Dashboard Confessional and The Get Up Kids. Lullabies for young people fraught with angst and confusion; who enjoy bathing in their own sorrow. I was 20 and a generally sane and logical person. That is, until I went, for lack of a better term, ape shit.

All of a sudden, said heart breaker's work and home were along main thoroughfares to any place I needed to be, despite the fact that he lived on the outskirts of town. My heart lept at the prospect of catching a glimpse of him and would, inevitably result in hysterics and yet more slit my wrists lullabies. I went so far as to dress up as an alleged lover he had taken for Halloween. At the time I thought it was funny in a ‘so over it’ kind of way, now it just seems kind of sad...and still a little funny. I knew it, my sponsors knew it, he was bad for me but I couldn't seem to walk away. I was physically compelled to be emotionally inappropriate in public and remain morose for weeks at a time. Blood shot eyes, runny nose, how could he not want this back in his life?

Prior to this, I had been secure on my moral high ground, looking down at those who could not control their own will. How could anyone drink that much or bet on horses and waste their money? I just don't have an addictive personality, I would proclaim, and then it dawned on me. I am addicted; addicted to love and not in a Robert Palmer kind of way. No women with slicked back hair and a questionable sense of rhythm were there when I needed my fix. The craving, once momentarily satiated resulted in self-loathing and disgust.

As I delve deeper and deeper into the twists and turns of the story line on 'The Wire,' I have to ask myself, really, what is the difference between a college sophomore with a broken heart and a crack head with a heart of gold? Erratic behavior; emotional woes; physical compulsions; and questionable sanity. It turns out when you really compare the two, the answer is: Not a whole lot.

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B.E. is a photographer and aspiring freelance writer residing in New York City.

Attention local fashion entrepreneurs! NBC is now casting for a brand new series titled "The Fashion Project"--another venture from the original producers of Project Runway. They're looking for all sorts of talent--local professionals, amateurs, or people who work from home. The winner will be awarded the launch of their own line in major retail stores around the country! There are two ways to apply: You can email jaime@kasstinginc.com with your name/city in the subject line, some basic information about yourself: who you are, what you do, what kind of designing you do, why you'd be a good fit and maybe a few pictures. You can also apply by heading to kasstinginc.com directly, clicking on "now casting" and "Untitled Fashion Project." Good luck fashionistas!