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Kidd Kidd Releases Statement Reacting To Tyson G-Strip's Murder
G-Unit's Kidd Kidd mourned the loss of Rida Gang's Tyson G-Strip with releasing a dedication video.
Justin Timberlake's "20/20 Experience" Nearly Breaks Spotify Record
Justin Timberlake's "20/20 Experience" nearly broke a record for the most streams in its first week available. However, JT's album does achieve another benchmark for the streaming site.
Stu Bangas To Release Instrumental Collection "Straight Death 2"
Producer Stu Bangas goes to CD, digital and deluxe edition of some of his concoctions in recent years. Tracks with Vinnie Paz, Copywrite and Sean Price are included.
GQ "Death Threats & Love Notes: The Prelude" Stream & Download Link
UPDATE #2: The set-up to GQ's debut album is now available online. Instrumentals are included.
Capone-N-Noreaga No Longer On Hiatus, Recording Next Album
Contrary to the Twitter reports of disbanding in 2011, Capone-N-Noreaga are back together and promise to be in the studio next week, as the duo tells Sway Calloway.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 3/24/2013
Predictions for Justin Timberlake's "20/20 Experience" had clear vision. Swollen Members' tenth album "Beautiful Death Machine" also tackles the Top 200.
Gucci Mane In Jail Following Assault Charge
Fulton County Jail records are showing that Gucci Mane is now in custody, after warrants were issued for his arrest.
IamSu! & Problem Announce "Million Dollar Afro Tour" Dates
Northern and Southern California rock stages together as IamSu! and Problem kick off the tour that shares its name with their "Million Dollar Afro" project.
Rap Release Dates: Wale, Opio + Pep Love, Aceyalone, Statik Selektah
Wale heats the summer forecast up. Aceyalone, Statik Selektah and Kidz In The Hall make plans, and Hieroglyphics are making noise this Tuesday.
Kendrick Lamar Says ScHoolboy Q's Next Album Is TDE's Current Priority
Kendrick Lamar says that ScHoolboy Q is next, followed by Ab-Soul and Jay Rock before Black Hippy albums are even entertained.
Lil B & ?uestlove Honored In "TIME" Magazine's Best Twitter Feeds Of 2013 List
"Time" Magazine says "Thank you Based God" looking at the important Twitter voices of 2013.
Souls Of Mischief's Tajai Reacts To Vampire Weekend's "Step" Interpolation
Exclusive: Tajai of the mighty Souls Of Mischief admits that he never heard of Vampire Weekend when they requested to pay homage to "Step To My Girl" for their "Step." He reveals new S.O.M. album.
Paul Anka Says Jay-Z Snubbed Him On "Duets" Offer With Michael Jackson
"My Way" singer Paul Anka previously cleared a sample for Jay-Z on "Blueprint 2." Now Anka's upset when Jay-Z reportedly ignored requests to appear on a "Duets" song with him and Michael Jackson.
Another Fan Claims Gucci Mane Assaulted Him
For the second time in four days, a fan comes forward and says that the currently-wanted Gucci Mane hurt them.
Ill Bill, Non Phixion To Release Two Limited Edition 7" Vinyl Singles
Ill Bill and Uncle Howie Records are pressing up something old and something new this season, with Necro and Pete Rock production, respectively.
Curren$y To Headline 2013 BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase
Curren$y will perform at the 15th annual BMI showcase in Atlanta. Teyana Taylor will host.
Future & Rocko To Record Album Together
A1 Recordings' catalog is going to heat up in the next year, as Rocko announces that he and protege Future are making moves together.
Ghostface Killah & Killah Priest "Twelve Reasons To Die" Tour Dates
Ghostface Killah is giving a plethora of American cities "Twelve Reasons To Die."
Mixtape Release Dates: Cassie, Chance The Rapper, Lola Monroe, Los
In the second slow week of announcements, eyes are on April for Chance The Rapper's "#AcidRap" and Cassie's "#RockaByeBaby." Hash-tag central.
Travis O'Guin Explains Strange Music's Reaction To Lil Wayne's Hospitalization
Exclusive: Travis O'Guin says he and Tech N9ne were "devastated" with initial reports of Lil Wayne's seizures. He also dismisses reports of drug-use and criticizes all who made light of the incident.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 3/18/2013
Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z set the week ablaze with the "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" remix. Rihanna's star-studded remix to "Pour It Up" does just that, and Snoop Lion says "No Guns Allowed."
