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Last night, Charles Hamilton called up Tony Touch’s show on Shade 45 from Long Beach Medical Center. He says he was transferred there from New York Presbyterian. Chuck didn’t give an update on his mental health, but requested a collaboration from guest, Pharoahe Monch. Crazy, ain’t it?

Hate it or love it, but for a fifth week, Eminem’s still on top. Despite the preliminary figures, Recovery moved another 187,200 copies. Meanwhile, Rick Ross’ Teflon Don debuted at number two with a total of 176,300 units scanned. To date, Recovery has sold 1,669,600 copies domestically. Will he ever fall off? No. heads up: hhdx

Rap-Up caught a radio rip of Usher’s new tune from his Versus EP. Polow Da Don’s on the beat and it features Ester Dean instead of Ciara. On another note, Jay-Z and Ush’s chemistry is better this time around too. Anything tops this. Update: CDQ kc

From the projects to the plantation, Freddie Gibbs is on the run with his new video, “National Anthem (Fuck The World)”. The video is directed by Rob Gilbert and can be found on his Str8 Killa EP which drops August 3rd.

Looks like Eminem’s four week reign has finally come to an end. According to HDD, Rick Ross’ Teflon Don moved approximately 188,186 units, knocking Recovery to number two on the charts. Damn, it was a close one. Final numbers are in tomorrow. That’s a 10-4.

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Sugar Tongue Slim’s got sole and a six track EP to boot. KRS-One’s gon’ love this. Download here. Tracklist down bottom.

There is a darkside, but tonight the light will shine on Fat Joe at S.O.B.’s. Opening acts include Vado and Cassidy. Want to roll? I got two pairs of tickets for that ass. Email [email protected] with your full name. First two emails win. Ready, set, go! UPDATE: Contest Over. Congrats to Brian and Ari.

Hey, after five solo albums Tha Truth shall set you free August 24th. hhnm Previously: Trae Day 2010 Footage