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Last month, Billboard speculated that Kanye’s new album was hitting shelves in June. But following a Def Jam event this weekend in Santa Monica, CA, word is that the project will make its way into stores this September. Sorry, no further details boy.

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A rep from Rikers told MTV that Weezy’s mp3 and headphone bust on Monday could possibly land the rapper more time on the Island depending on the level the infraction is when he goes to trial. They also report that this could also affect his current 9 to 5.

“Level one is the worst. Then you have [level] two or three. [This infraction] could be a level one. He has to go on trial, and based on evidence, they’ll make their determination.”

Yesterday, Big Boi stopped by Renada Romain’s Hip Hop Nation Morning Show and revealed that his partner Andre 3000 recently completed a song with Young Jeezy. Lose your mind over that.

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Bonus: Big Boi says he isn’t fazed when 3000 stacks is mentioned on Top 5 list and he isn’t.

Update: Now with visual.

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Mavado chopped it up with 1515 earlier and spoke on his relationship with Drake and how he signed on to appear in video for “Find Your Love”.

“Me and Drake were friends for quite some time now. He ended up coming to Jamaica together with me while I was finishing my album. And he said, ‘Yo, I want to do this in Jamaica.’ The video with me and Drake, it’s a bit different, but trust me, it’s very perfect. I’m loving that video. They came up with the script and I knew what they really wanted. Me and my man, we’re in Jamaica and I’m on the ‘Gully Side,’ so I know just the perfect spot. Contrary to the storyline in the video, which ends with Drake’s capture by some of the island’s most notorious thugs — a.k.a. “dogs” — Mavado said his people had nothing but love for the Canadian. It’s a good vibe on the ‘Gully Side’ and the part where I’m from, the people love him there.”

Later, he reveals that he’s been tapped to appear on the song’s remix.

“Me and Drake, we already been talking about it but you know, Drake is on his tour doing his thing. But I guess when it’s the right time, it’s going to happen. I believe it’s soon. I’m supposed to do a remix for that song.”

While kickin’ it with Freekey Zeekey in North Carolina, Killa is pressed for a date for the big reunion. He says you should save some room for under the tree. Fingers crossed.

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From the Intro of the new Busta Album your going to know your in trouble and you just turned on 2012 the movie on warp speed. Stupidito!!!!!

Last night while celebrating the release of “S.T.P.,” Busta’s manager Chris Lighty seemed to let the cat out the bag on the musical direction of Rhymes’ next album. DJ Wonder and I were in the Shade 45 studio the other day discussing the power of ELE‘s opening salvo. Tough shoes to fill. Do you remember?

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Previously: Busta Renames Album?

Mr. Graham may not appear in the upcoming video, but it looks like he is laying down vocals for the remix. I don’t know about y’all, but I’m ready.

Heads up: YK2

For the most part, J.Cole’s been tight lipped as to the details of his debut album. But during his appearance yesterday on The All Out Show on Shade 45 he says that he’s eyeing an August release. He also says that he begins shooting his video “Who Dat” next week.

Previously: J.Cole On Trimming His Album

We’ve heard a shit load of remixes and freestyles already, but according to The Life Files, it appears that the G-Unit general is going to hop on the official remix. To be released faster than you can say, vroom vroom.

Back at the Band of Ballers tournament, DJ Holiday coerces Cam’Ron into doing a mixtape together. Sounds good, but I doubt if this ever happens doggie.

“Me and Cam need to do something … a Holiday Season or something. I know you know the brand,” the DJ said, referring to his popular mixtape series.

“I could do a mixtape in three hours,” Cam challenged. “Let’s stop talking and do it.”

“I can block out about four hours, and we knock out a Holiday Season and make a classic,” Holiday said. “I know you make mixtapes with everybody, but when you do one with the kid, it’s a little different experience.”

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