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Joey Bada$$ "Summer Knights" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE #6: Joey Bada$$ releases the download link for "Summer Knights."
Jay-Z Releases Lyrics To "Tom Ford" & "Beach Is Better"
The "Magna Carta Holy Grail" lyrics continue, as Jay-Z shares two more quickies.
Twiztid Discuss "A New Nightmare" Album & Reception By Mainstream Hip Hop
Exclusive: Monoxide and Madrox confirm Swollen Members and Blaze's hand on this month's upcoming album. They also praise Tech N9ne-affiliate Seven as "the most talented beat-creator in the game."
Joey Bada$$ Says It Will Take $3 Million For A Major Label To Sign Him
Joey Bada$$ wants low seven-figures before he and Cinematic Entertainment will take on a label partner.
Suge Knight Is Wanted In Two Additional Arrest Warrants
Two driving violations and missed hearings reportedly made Compton's Suge Knight a wanted man for the second time in 2013.
T.I. Says Yo Gotti Is Officially In Hustle Gang, Maino & Uncle Murda May Be Next
UPDATE: Yo Gotti says that "vlogs" misquoted T.I., and that he remains signed to his own CMG/Epic Records imprint, supported by L.A. Reid.
The Roots & Elvis Costello "Wise Up Ghost" Release Date & Tracklist
UPDATE: The Roots & Elvis Costello's "Wise Up Ghost" should be arriving before "& Then You Shoot Your Cousin" in their busy 2013 plans.
Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam Funk Announce "Stones Throw Soul Tour" Dates
Peanut Butter Wolf brings out Dam Funk, The Stepkids and Myron & E. to show the longtime Hip Hop label's Soul sides.
Rick Ross Sued $90,000 By TV Johnny's Jewelry Store For Unpaid Rolex Watches
Paul Wall's business partner says that Rick Ross owes his store nearly $90k for 42 karats of diamonds on three Rolex watches last year.
Action Bronson Body Slams Fan Who Jumps On Stage During Concert
Action Bronson concert-going punks jump up to get beat down.
Webbie "Savage Life 4Ever" Release Date, Trill Fam "Respect Is A Must Tour" Dates
Baton Rouge's Webbie is back with the fourth installment of his "Savage Life" series.
RZA Explains "The Cure" Delay, Wu-Tang Clan's "A Better Tomorrow" Progress
RZA talks his walk with infidelity, drugs and partying in relationship to "The Cure," as he says that Method Man, Masta Killa, Ghostface Killah and U-God are all at work on "A Better Tomorrow."
Tech N9ne "Something Else" Release Date, Tracklist & Both Cover Art Versions
UPDATE: Tech N9ne's "Something Else" album features artists from a variety of genres, including The Doors, Kendrick Lamar, Cee Lo, Wiz Khalifa and Serj Tankian, among others.
Homeboy Sandman Announces Summer 2013 World Tour Dates
Fresh off of some acclaim for "Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent," Homeboy Sandman announces June, July, August and September dates in the United States and Europe.
Jay-Z Releases Lyrics To "Oceans," Featuring Frank Ocean
UPDATE #2: Jay-Z releases the text for his new track "Oceans" featuring Frank Ocean.
Killer Mike & El-P "Run The Jewels" Release Date, Tracklist & Album Download
UPDATE #4: A-Trak and Fool's Gold Records give up the goods on Killer Mike & El-P's "Run The Jewels" project.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 6/23/2013
Kanye West's sales falter a bit from his previous album with "Yeezus," while J. Cole's "Born Sinner" numbers show tremendous growth, despite missing the #1. Mac Miller stays six-figure strong.
Chief Keef & Zaytoven "Birds Of A Feather" Release Date
One of Gucci Mane's go-to producers, Zaytoven says that he's doing a full album with Chief Keef, and it's coming out by the weekend.
Yung Berg Admits Turning Down Ray J's Offer To Appear On "I Hit It First"
After a 2007 platinum collaboration and "Sexy Can I," Yung Berg told Ray J's "I Hit It First" offer with "I can't."
Wiz Khalifa Announces Third Major Label Album Title
UPDATE: Wiz Khalifa will use a variation on an album title once used by Camp Lo for his third solo album since securing Atlantic Records' backing.
Chris Brown Accused Of Assaulting Woman, Club Staff Defends Singer
UPDATE: The owner of Anaheim's Heat Ultra Lounge says that the woman accusing Chris Brown was a nuisance, forcing staff to call local police. He claims Breezy is "a gentleman."
