Without question one of the illest on the mic, Cormega's fast-growing legacy is impossible to front on. Despite years of dealing with industry shadiness, disloyal friends, and rampant bootleg-ging, Mega's buzz continued to grow louder, and reached a fever pitch last year with the release of his long-awaited official debut The Realness. Hailed as a classic by fans, critics, and the streets alike, he delivered a sizzling album that topped even the highest expectations. While other Queensbridge representatives have strayed away from their roots in an attempt for more commercial acceptance, Cormega has stayed true to the game. With a new record hot off the presses, QB's finest talks about music, beef, the internet, and his undying love for the culture of hip-hop. Read and learn.

interview by: Brolin Winning
photos by: Jonathon Mannion