The AP reports that earlier today, a judge set a date of June 8th for Ja Rule to begin his two year prison term. This stems from a plea deal the rapper took for his 2007 gun charge in New York City. Looking forward to Fif’s next reaction.

Cham drops another song of his #PlaylistPoison series and brings along Mike Bigga & Rock D for some Charlie Sheen fuckery. No download link, but you can purchase the track on iTunes. #winning.

Produced by 9th Wonder, this isn’t your typical collabo, but it’s good to hear Phonte and 9th working together again since they buried the hatchet. Thank you BasedGod. Thank you Little Brother. nqm

Maybe Karen Civil knows something we don’t, but supposedly, Freddie Gibbs has signed to Young Jeezy’s Corporate Thugz Entertainment. This past weekend Gibbs was in Atlanta and posted the cryptic tweet, “Power move. Checkmate.” For now, it’s all hearsay until he say, but we’ll keep you posted.

Hey YN, it does exist. After weeks of waiting, here’s Lil’ Kim’s much talked about mixtape, Black Friday. No autographs on this copy, but the tracklist and download link after the cut. x

We know you seen the X-rated video (true!), but here’s the audio of the MMG Travis Porter track takeover. Now we just need some on the set shots from the “Made Men” video. Viva Las Vegas.

Talib and his ol’ lady keep the trust going in his latest visual aid. Cop Gutter Rainbows—and remember to keep your cellphone on lock.

Yup, you the man Lupe, you the man. Despite the leak one week prior to the release, HHD is predicting that Lasers will reach the top of the charts and move an estimated 220-240k units in first week sales. Take that losers. lupeEND

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This wasn’t the only track that Asher did with the Blended Babies. On this go ’round Chip and Whatzisface  hitcha ride back home. No telling as to where this belongs, but for now, roll out the welcome mat. fsd