The Evil Empire strikes again. The second verse sure sounds like a reference track for Diddy’s Last Train To Paris. Off the Trending Topics 4, so expect the ultra tags for now. splash

Have a seat and grab your popcorn because we’re heading to the movies. Well not really. TIP’s latest album cut gets a visual with scenes from his coming film. King Uncaged August 17th. Takers in theaters August 20th.

Game’s not going to let a few push backs stop him. Last month in Long Beach, he indulged in some fun in the sun with Pharrell and JT for his next single. Lets hope the outcome of the visual is better than the actual tune. Ain’t no doubt about it. Mo’ flicks underneath. vibe

Drizzy premiered a verse from this Kanye produced track last month during his San Fran show, but here’s the Thank Me Later throwaway in full. It’s tagged for now, but you know how that goes. karla via sermon Sidebar: Karla also says the “9am In Dallas Freestyle” will be mastered by 40 come June 15th as a bonus on Thank Me Later. Here’s the artwork for it by Darkie

Here is another cut off Pinero’s Invincible soundtrack. And in case you’re wondering that’s Scram Jones and Blickstreet on the beat. Invincible‘s in book stores now. You got a problem with that?

At the 4:02 marker of 50’s interview in Chicago, he finally speaks on Shyne’s recent disses. But don’t expect Fif to ride out just yet. Instead he says, “I’m not responding ’cause it’s not good enough.” Bang. Yesterday: 50 Cent Looks Normal At Detroit Show

What a cruel summer. For the third time in less than a month, Chuck’s The R.E.D. Album has been pushed back due to the overwhelming releases in June and July. No exact date has been announced except for “late summer”. In the meantime, he plans to head back to the lab. His JT collab is expected to hit iTunes tomorrow. Nevermind. hhdx Sidebar: DJ Envy Interviews Game Previous Push Backs: 1 l  2

“Call my coke Elliott Wilson, it be yellow nigga” CNN’s Camouflage Season mixtape is delayed a few days, but until it finally drops, CNN goes in on the Drake and Weezy joint for its latest leak. The War Report 2 coming July 13th. 57th ave

Ms. Monáe’s labelmates, Bobby Ray and Lupe take it low and high for this remix,  baby. The ArchAndroid in stores now. uhtn

The story goes a lil’ something like this. The cover art for Last Train To Paris is actually a photograph taken in 2008 by Australian blogger, Jarrod “Jrod” Kimber at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. When Interscope reached out to purchase the photo, Jrod was oblivious that it was going to be used for Diddy’s album. “Obviously I am not a professional snapper or anything. This was taken on a holiday while waiting for my wife (who can be seen under the G) […]