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) […]

Last night, Cliff continued his promo rounds and stopped by The Mo’Nique Show to promote King Uncaged and his flick, Takers. Nothing new discussed except more  jail talk. After the jump, 8Ball & MJG perform “Bring It Back”. yardie

“Revolution” wasn’t the only track Cudder premiered during his show in Oregon last Saturday. Above he gives the crowd an acapella which could possibly be the new track, “Mr. Rager”. Roger, that. dnc

The Wu has made previous appearances at the Rock The Bells, but this year, they will give fans 36 Chambers in its entirety. Rae tells 1515 he’s looking forward to performing the debut album for the first time ever. “We never did that before. We never sung the whole album, the 36 Chambers. That’s gonna be interesting to see these cats do some of the records that really bust hip-hop’s cherry open. I can’t wait to see this because I never […]

Chingy is making a return June 22nd with his new album, Success & Failure. And to help out, is this new track with Lil’ Flip. This must be the failure. yk2

[vodpod id=Video.3751695&w=425&h=350&fv=] Have late nights at the club pissed your shawty off? Well, make it up by dropping five stacks on a make up bag and it’ll be all good in the hood. Here’s The-Dream’s latest video with T.I. Love King in stores June 29th. os

Before taking the stage at his Saturday show in the D, 102.7’s Big Greg caught up with Fif backstage about his weight loss. Curtis says it was difficult the nine weeks he was on the diet plan during his UK tour. He also mentions that his interest in films has hurt his music career. Hmm. this is 50 Previously: 50 Cent Addresses Weight Loss