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Jigga Man returned to The Late Show With David Letterman yesterday. He plugged his new book Decoded and talked about his formative years.

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Here’s the official GQ Man Of The Year Drake cover you’ll see on newsstands and inside October’s Very Own reveals the title of his sophomore release. More from Aubrey’s spread on the next page.

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Nicki’s album finally sprung a leak and here is one of the standout tracks, produced by Drew Money. As expected, Barbie and Ye hold their own. Don’t forget to cop Pink Friday which hits stores on November 22nd.

Here’s some footage of Cam in the studio with Vado & Araab. The clip includes a little preview of one beat off the very much anticipated Boss Of All Bosses 3. Yea, it’s time to get ready.

Check out the latest offering from Trigga’s mixtape #LetMeHoldDatBeat mixtape. This time, he brings along Loso to jump on Weezy and Drizzy’s hit. The beat he holds next is anybody’s guess.

Last Week: Trey Songz x Keri Hilson “Fuck Wit U No More”

A day after Sheek’s hilarious album cover hit the net, Boss Lady caught up with the D-Block general and he spoke on his controversial artwork. Donnie G drops December 14th.

For the latest leak from Freeway’s Diamond In The Ruff, he rounds up fellow State Prop member Peedi Crakk for another Jake One-produced track. Mixed by Mantiz. Now that’s brotherly love.

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Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz pull up to the tire shop for the new video from Reek Da Villian. The full feature coming soon.

“I’ve been through that thing several times, where I’m like, ‘You know what? I quit. I’m not doing this. Everything is starting to sound the same.”

Dr. Dre plays a game of chess for XXL‘s year-end issue. Also, Kanye West gets his third classic rating for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Issue hits newsstands December 14th.

The Hip-Hop Chronicle caught up with Red and Meth during the European adventure. At the :50 second marker, Red says the duo’s third installment of Blackout! will be ready next summer. Sounds too good to be true.