With rumors swirling around Jay’s Def Jam contract buyout, Hov exclusively spoke to Rap Radar to confirm the speculation.

“I can honestly say, working with Doug Morris and LA Reid has been a unique and fulfilling experience and I respect them immensely.  I’ve been in the family for almost my entire career.

I thank him for allowing me to be a completely independent artist. Not every artist can say they own or are given the opportunity to own all of their music.”

YN: What is this coin toss about?

Hov: That takes a phone conversation, I’ll save it for our interview… classic.

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Whoo Kid tells the 1515 Boys that Curt’s calling it quits with Officer Ricky Louis. So much for Law #15.

“The Rick Ross sh– is outta here. It’s

Well, reading is fundamental.

 Thanks Mimi, you’re far too kind. Meanwhile, Usher’s got the Monster. No, Acquired Immune Deficiency.

 
Heads Up: All Thats Fab 

Grab an umbrella and listen to this new cut from Mr. Born Day Sex. Get outta the way [insert male R&B singer here], this kid’s got places to go.

{mp3}01 raindrops{/mp3} 

FSD

Yep, she’s fineee. Download Here.

Props: X

Da Snowman gets on that Brooklyn bullshit for Maino’s “All The Above (Remix)”. If Tomorrow Comes…, June 30th.

{mp3}01 all the above feat. young jeezy dirty{/mp3} 

UHTN

Earlier this morning, Aubrey phoned in with Hot 97s Cipha and Rosenberg and danced around cleared up those Rihanna rumors. Somewhere, Dukie Hamilton‘s heart beats slow.

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Here’s one of three cuts off dead prez x Green Lantern’s EP, Pulse Of The People. And what better way to validate your gangster than with the gentleman, Styles P.

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Fuck city permits…