Although the re-release of Frankie‘s Nostalgia Ultra never materialized, he’s set to release his debut album, Channel Orange on July 17th. Until then, here’s a preview of some new material. Tour dates below.

Drake and Nicki‘s voices are lent as Ethan and Hailey the mammoths in the new animated film, Ice Age: Continental Drift. The film hits theaters July 13, but for now, here’s the trailer. rap-up

According to CBS Atlanta, Trill Entertainment rapper Lil Phat was shot as he was sitting in a parked car at the Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs, GA. As of now, no motive or arrests have been reported.

Mr. Kingston has returned. In the video for the title track of his forthcoming LP, we follow his way to the stage before the Kang’s arrival.

Ash needs a lil more room and isn’t ready for a commitment on his new cut. This mp3 is included with your purchase from his Summer Essentials. Produced by Chuck Inglish. hhnm

It sure took him long enough, but Gotti finally shot the video and here’s footage of it in the making. Looks like we’ll be expecting a few cameos, but more importantly a whole lot of cash and ass. Sidebar: Yo Gotti’s Philly Show

While in NYC, Killer Mike and El-P visited Sway this morning on Shade 45. They talked politics, violence as well as their views on today’s rising stars. Above they showcase their gift on the mic. R.A.P. Music is out now.

How’s this for a one-on-one with Hov? With Bink! on the beat, producer Hit-Boy debuts his skills on the mic with his debut song. We see you YN (2:50 mark).

During his excursion over in the United Kingdom, Mac Miller visited Tim Westwood’s show and went off the top for 8 minutes over various beats.

While Glasses Malone preps his next project, GlassHouse, he tones it down a notch for the ladies on its new cut. What’s really good here is this smooth beat. hnhh