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Rap Release Dates: The Roots, Rick Ross, Freddie Gibbs, Drake
Drake moves "Take Care" to November, as Freddie Gibbs called "A Cold Day In Hell" an album, while the Roots work on some concepts and Rick Ross is unforgiving.
Mixtape Release Dates: OJ Da Juiceman, Kid Ink, Hell Rell, Shawty Lo
Lots of mixtapes sit in limbo this week, as Short Dawg plans for a Halloween mixtape, OJ Da Juiceman becomes the "Lord Of the Rings" and new music in the pipeline from Shawty Lo.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 10/3/2011
Mac Miller still dominates with his moves like Jagger this week, as Nicki Minaj comes back into the conversation and Rick Ross keeps the hits coming.
Rap Release Dates: Kurupt, Styles P, Rapper Big Pooh, Kidz In the Hall
Now that the smoke from "Cole World" has settled, October has a lot going on before Drake arrives on the 24th.
Mixtape Release Dates: Freddie Gibbs, Tity Boi (2Chainz), Lloyd Banks
Freddie Gibbs gears for a Halloween release as 2Chainz comes the day after and Lloyd Banks plans for "Cold Corner 2."
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 9/26/2011
The reign of J.Cole has officially come to an end, replaced by Mac Miller, along with consistent appearances by 50 Cent. What a week.
Rap Release Dates: J. Cole, Mobb Deep, Evidence, Drake
J. Cole delivers his highly anticipated manifesto this week, along with Evidence and 9th Wonder, while Pusha T and Drake get pushed back, and Mobb Deep has an album cooking.
Mixtape Release Dates: Sir Michael Rocks, B.o.B., Marcus Manchild, Asher Roth
With a whole lot of mixtapes to look forward to on the horizon, this week brings new Houston rap from Marcus Manchild and 1/2 of the Cool Kids, Sir Michael Rocks, to the forefront.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 9/19/2011
J. Cole still leads the week with more "Sideline Story" releases, but more than half of the most listened to tracks came from some new faces. Welcome to the list, Childish Gambino!
Rap Release Dates: Young Jeezy, Mac Miller, Bow Wow, DJ Drama
Young Jeezy's "Thug Motivation 103" gets a new release date, while Mac Miller announces "Blue Slide Park," and Idle Warship returns with "Habits Of the Heart."
Mixtape Release Dates: Trey Songz, Mac Miller, Freddie Gibbs, Jadakiss
Trey Songz plans a double attack on the mixtape front, as Mac Miller collabs with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jadakiss announces another mixtape, and Freddie Gibbs will finally drop "A Cold Day In Hell."
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 9/12/2011
This week, the top singles were fair game, with Drake and J. Cole leading the charge and Jay Electronica, Nas, Game, and Lupe Fiasco added on for good measure.
Rap Release Dates: Tech N9ne, Nappy Roots, 9th Wonder, Cormega
No Jeezy, no K.R.I.T., no Swizz and both Yelawolf and Bow Wow get the pushback. At least one of those artists' albums will interest you, but none of them will be arriving on time.
Mixtape Release Dates: Styles P, Benzino, B.o.B., Chevy Woods
With mixtapes dropping randomly, last week saw some unexpected surprises as Cam'ron and Vado dropped "2.8" before "3.0" and Styles P starts the warm-up for his mixtape/album.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 9/5/2011
J. Cole took the crown from Lil Wayne in the top tracks this week, but Weezy still made a presence along with a Jay-Z remix, Wale re-release and OFWGKTA.
Rap Release Dates: Evidence, Asher Roth, Mobb Deep, DJ Shadow
With the smoke settling from "Watch the Throne," "The RED Album," and "Tha Carter IV," new excitement builds for Young Jeezy and J. Cole as some albums get renamed and others get pushed back.
Mixtape Release Dates: Jadakiss, Asher Roth, Waka Flocka Flame, JD Era
Young Buck's "Bond Money" moves from a definite release to no said date, as Asher Roth, Jadakiss, Waka Flocka Flame and a few others announce some mixtapes in the pipeline.
The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 8/29/2011
Lil Wayne reigned supreme (over nearly everyone) this week as his "Carter IV" tracks dominated singles, with the exception of Yelawolf, Drake and a few others sprinkled in.
Rap Release Dates: Styles P, Glasses Malone, Uptown XO, Swizz Beatz
With no formal release date on his mixtape, Styles P locks in an album release for early October. This week belongs to Skyzoo, Smoke DZA, Uptown XO, Timbo King, and many others.
Mixtape Release Dates: Young Buck, Pusha T, Soulja Boy, B.o.B.
With "Fear Of God 2" being bumped a whole month, Pusha T plans to release a new mixtape, as Young Buck's "Bond Money" finally gets a release date and Soulja Boy plans some mixtape madness.
Game Examines "R.E.D.," Talks The Fall Of G-Unit, And Says "Bipolar Is The New Swag"
Closing out the week Game edits DX, we give you our interview. He explains how he's rededicating himself to everything, and why he doesn't care if his homies are tight with 50 Cent or Jay-Z.
