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Rap Release Dates: Raekwon, Tyga, DJ Kay Slay, Ja Rule
Raekwon is dropping a new EP (in a roundabout way), while The Roots come "UNDUN" next week and 2012 looks like it'll be starting off right.
Mixtape Release Dates: Young Buck, JR Writer, Waka Flocka Flame and French Montana
Thanksgiving weekend gave us more than we bargained for, while Waka Flocka and French Montana prep a December mixtape, and we might finally hear Young Buck's "Bond Money" in 2011.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 11/21/2011
This week almost every single came from a different artist, with Young Jeezy ruling, T.I. in a close second, and Kid Cudi showing up twice.
Rap Release Dates: T.I., Kid Cudi, Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa
T.I. gets an album name, Kid Cudi gets a release date, the Ruff Ryders drop a compilation, and Rick Ross gets pushed to 2012.
Mixtape Release Dates: Peedi Crakk, Ace Hood, Cassidy, Asher Roth
Asher Roth signs to Def Jam and announced a retail mixtape release date, as Ace Hood plans a mix of his own, while Peedi Crakk gets a date and some of our favorites still have none.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 11/14/2011
This week a diss track surfaces from Ludacris about Drake and shoots straight to the top, as the target makes the list along with a few other familiar faces.
Rap Release Dates: Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Juvenile, Common
While Wiz Khalifa gets a mixtape together, he also has an album coming, Juvenile rejuvenates, Mistah F.A.B. finds his backpack again, and Common dreams and believes.
Mixtape Release Dates: Asher Roth, B.o.B., Wiz Khalifa, Drake and Rick Ross
Asher Roth changes his mixtape name as B.o.B. settles on one, as Wiz Khalifa readies his own mixtape while Drake and Rick Ross prep "Y.O.L.O."
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 11/07/2011
Drake may not be completely satisfied with "Take Care" leaking, but the fans were. Once again, Drizzy dominated this week's top singles.
Rap Release Dates: Necro, Young Jeezy, Rap-A-Lot Records, Tyga
Date announced for Amy Winehouse's posthumous album featuring Nas, as Young Jeezy holds firm to a December release, Trey Songz goes from mixtapes to EP and Rap-A-Lot Records celebrates 25 years.
Mixtape Release Dates: Lloyd Banks, Slim the Mobster, Waka Flocka Flame, Termanology & Ea$y Money
Lloyd Banks makes ample use of the internet with an animated GIF cover for "Cold Corner 2" this week as Dr. Dre's new protege drops "War Music" and Cons' "Curb Certified" continues to tease us.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 10/31/2011
Drake continues the momentum this week, as Yelawolf checks in at the top, while Amy Winehouse and Nas make a special entry along with Bad Meets Evil for Halloween and some new Common plus T.I.
Rap Release Dates: Curren$y, U.S.D.A., Naughty By Nature, Waka Flocka Flame
Collaboration albums, crew reunions, and all sorts of other things are in the pipeline as the winter starts early.
Mixtape Release Dates: Jim Jones, A$AP Rocky, Nipsey Hu$$le, Waka Flocka Flame and French Montana
This week a bunch of Halloween mixtapes surface while November delivers some new music from not so new artists.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 10/24/2011
With "Take Care" dropping next month, Drake begins making his rounds while Wiz Khalifa pops up a few times and a throwback CuDi track surfaces.
Rap Release Dates: Ja Rule, Maino, Young Jeezy, USDA
While Young Jeezy promises "Thug Motivation 103" before the year's end, he comes through a little early with USDA, as November proves to be a huge month for rap releases.
Mixtape Release Dates: Fat Joe, Ludacris, Young Chris, Consequence
With Halloween coming soon, the mixtape world prepares for a holiday flood all the way through to Thanksgiving.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 10/17/2011
Several rappers double up on the list this week, with T.I. making a few appearances, along with Lil Wayne, Drake, and others.
Rap Release Dates: Jedi Mind Tricks, Wale, Yelawolf, Action Bronson & Statik Selektah
Statik Selektah plans for releases in October and November, while Freddie Gibbs arrives on Halloween, as November packs some big names before Thanksgiving.
Mixtape Release Dates: Estelle, 2Chainz, Freeway, Fred The Godson
There are plenty of mixtapes to look forward to pre-Halloween, as even R&B stars Estelle and Trey Songz will join in the fun. Dorrough and Ron Browz come out of the woodwork along with some others.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 10/10/2011
Jay Electronica comes out of hiding and nearly runs the top singles list, as Nas grabs the Bawse Rick Ross for a new single and the BET Hip Hop Award cyphers take over.
