The Roots affiliate Dice Raw represses his animal instincts on the latest leak off Jimmy’s Back. Album drops on August 4th.

Jay-Z has been approved by Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s office to perform on the David Letterman marquee. The concert will take place on July 8th. Three years ago, he and Eminem were scheduled to perform on the awning, but capitulated to the roof. Thanks Drake. Magna Carta Holy Grail downloads on July 4th. UPDATE: Damn Bloomberg. According to the New York Post, the event has been cancelled.

Ci Ci returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! yesterday evening and gave a live performance of her latest singles. “I’m Out” after the jump. Her album Ciara drops July 9.

In less than 24 hours, Jay-Z will release his 12th solo album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. Today though, L+T unveiled the cover along side the original Magna Carta documents in the UK. Visitors can see the display at the Salisbury Cathedral Chapter House all month long.

Welcome to the gang. With Wiz Khalifa by his side, the L.A. rising star makes the official announcement and speaks on how it all came together. Ty’s Beach House 2 is available here.

All good things must come to an end. And last week, J.Cole brought his Dollar & A Dream tour to an end in Detroit and Toronto. Here’s the recap of the grand finale. Born Sinner in stores now.

During his stop in Atlanta, K-Dot paid Hot 107.9’s The Ricky Smiley Morning Show a visit and rapped off the top from the cue cards. You know, the usual.

Janelle Monáe lets her hair down and rocks out with her female band in her new video. The audio can be found on her forthcoming set, The Electric Lady.

With Mia Rey on the hook and a familiar sample on deck, Twista woos the ladies on his new recording. Produced by KE On The Track. Peep a snippet of his “Throwin My Money” video with R. Kelly below.

Back like she never left, Da Brat is up to her antics and she puts it all on the tube in support of her brand new single. Purchase it on iTunes here.