Rap Radar

Yesterday, reports surfaced that Missy was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. Today, she released the statement below indicating that for the past three years, she’s lived with this and is doing just fine.

“There have been some inaccuracies reported in regards to my diagnosis with Graves’ Disease, so I wanted to clear things up. I was diagnosed with Graves’ Disease about three years ago but it really hasn’t slowed me down at all. I rocked my performance on VH1 Hip Hop Honors’ tribute to Timbaland last year. I’ve written and produced a bunch of Grammy-nominated, #1 hits for artists like Keyshia Cole, Monica and Jasmine Sullivan. I toured the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. And on top of all that, I’m working on my new album. I feel great. Under my doctor’s supervision, I’ve been off medication for about a year and I’m completely managing the condition through diet and exercise.” — Missy Elliott

Everybody wants a piece of Odd Future and apparently Nas wants some too. A rep from the collective has confirmed with XXL that the group has laid a track for Esco’s tentatively titled LP, Life Is Good.

Last month, Esco told MTV that he and Frank Ocean have recorded numerous tracks. No word on if those are in any relation to his album. Hey, an Earl feature would be cool.

Still waiting for the arrival of The Believer? Yea, we are too and XXL has learned from a source that Common has inked a deal with Warner for the album’s release. Not release date set yet, but hopefully we’ll get it soon.

Update: Signing celebration flicks. Where are you Yeezy?

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Don’t thank me. Thank Just Blaze and DJ Soul. You’re all welcome.

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Houston, we are a problem. Ha! In the July 2011 issue of Ebony, the magazine created this illustration depicting the ever growing blogosphere. Unless you failed fifth grade, that’s us holding down Neptune. Thanks to everyone, even-our-comment section-peanut gallery, that steps into our world daily.

With Big Sean’s album days away, he recently came back to his hometown of Detroit. In the clip, Sean takes us on a tour of his city, revisits his alma mater, radio station 102.7 and more. Finally Famous this Tuesday.

Mr. Racks On Racks is back with another track which could possibly be his second single. I know this guy can’t be serious.

Do Remember: The King passed two years ago tomorrow. So in tribute, here are some strong rap tunes that used samples from his masterworks. You also need this in your life. #MJGone #RIP

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It’s a cold world. Everybody need a hood.

Ty Kidd

Previously: You Ain’t Gotta Like It

Bonjour. After taking Nice earlier this week and before Glastonbury this weekend, Bey continued her France tour at the Galaxie in Amnéville last night. ”At Last” Bey is “Irreplaceable” with “Halo” below. 4 in stores in 4 days.

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