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A year ago this month, Joie Manda was appointed Def Jam President. But today, he announced his resignation and new position as President of Urban Music at Interscope Records. No word as to his successor, but in statement he said the following.

“Despite having to move back to Los Angeles for personal reasons, I am truly grateful to Barry, John and Jimmy Iovine (Chairman & CEO, Interscope Geffen A&M) for this exciting new opportunity. I’ve learned a lot from Barry in the last year and am very appreciative of everything he has done for me. I am now looking forward to being part of the Interscope family, a company uniquely positioned for success despite this challenging  marketplace.”

N.O.R.E.’s focused man, on the cover of his sixth solo album, Student Of The Game. Album drops April 16th.

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UPDATE: Titles below via Nav. Pre-order here.

1. Kenny Smith Speaks
2. Student Of The Game
3. Tadow (Feat. French Montana, 2 Chainz & Pusha T)
4. Hang Hang Resume
5. The Problem (Lawwwddd) (Feat. Pharrell)
6. What I Had To Do (Feat. Scarface)
7. Victor Cruz Speaks
8. Vitamins (Feat. Pete Rock)
9. Thirsty
10. Scot Disick Speaks
11. Fowl Niggaz
12. She Tried (Feat. Lil Wayne)
13. Camouflage Unicorns (Feat. Tragedy & Havoc)
14. Only Bad Ones (Feat. Jeremih)
15. God’s Angel (Mick Jones And Chris Jones)
16. Built Pyramids (Feat. Large Professor)
17. Faces Of Death (Feat. French Montana, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon & Busta Rhymes)
18. Drunkerer
19. Dreaming (Feat. ¡Mayday! & Tech N9ne)

This is awesome. Artist, Jay Shells partnered with The Rap Quotes for a project where street signs were created with lyrics and posted through out NYC at the landmark referenced. Must be a sign.

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It’s all Benjamins for real. Once again, Sean Combs reigns supreme as Forbes wealthiest hip hop mogul with an estimated $580 million net worth.

“It is one of the fastest-growing brands within vodka,” says Jack Russo, an equity analyst at Edward Jones & Co. “Consumers are feeling a little bit better about their situation, and with that, they’re willing to spend more on premium products.”

2. Jay-Z – $475 million

3. Dr. Dre – $350 million

4. Birdman – $150 million

5. 50 Cent – $125 million

Mobb Deep aren’t the only ones reuniting. After taking a break to focus on their individual careers, N.O.R.E. and Capone called Sway to announce they’re back together and will record new music this weekend.

Tech N9ne’s full of heart and a hot head on the deluxe cover of his 13th studio LP. Want something else, huh? Album drops May 7. Listen to the first single here and peep the standard cover below.

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The beef is still on. During Waka Flocka’s performance of “848″ last night at the Diplomat concert, he altered his “Free my brother Gucci” lyric to “Fuck that nigga Gucci”.  In other Gucci Mane news, a second man claims the rapper assaulted him following a show in Philadelphia. Bad Gucci timing.

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Cudder’s next album bursts into flames and frames it for it’s cover art. The album will drop on April 23, but Walmart reveals its titles below.

UPDATE: Now with features

1. The Resurrection Of Scott Mescudi
2. Unfuckwittable
3. Just What I Am Ft. King Chip
4. Young Lady Ft. Father John Misty
5. King Wizard
6. Immortal
7. Solo Dolo Part II Ft. Kendrick Lamar
8. Girls
9. New York City Rage Fest
10. Red Eye
11. Mad Solar
12. Beez
13. Brothers Ft. King Chip & A$AP Rocky
14. Burn Baby Burn
15. Lord Of The Sad And Lonely
16. Cold Blooded
17. Afterwards (Bring Yo Friends) Ft. Michael Bolton & King Chip
18. The Flight Of The Moon Man

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Shorty before being apprehended by police last week, $hort made a run for it. This past weekend, he called up DJ Whoo Kid and explained the incident. Looks like, he was back at it over the weekend too.

Last week, Tunechi announced his America’s Most Wanted tour with T.I. and Future. Sponsored by Mountain Dew, the 40 city-stop begins following his Europen tour with Mac Miller and 2 Chainz. See when the show hits your city after the jump. Take it easy, Tune.

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