LaFlare gave his first radio interview this morning with Frank Ski and Wanda on Atlanta’s V103. He spoke on his time away, took some phone calls, and reveals that his new album The Appeal is dropping this August. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 UPDATE: Gucci also spoke to Rickey Smiley at ATL’s Hot 107.9.

Inspired by our current 44th president and off shore drilling comes the latest leak off Talib and Hi Tek’s Revolutions Per Minute, which drops May 18th. Drill baby, drill. Pitchfork

Gucci spent his first evening as a free man last night with a welcome home dinner in Atlanta. Breaking bread were his attorney Michael Holmes and a few industry friends. Afterward, Gooch retreated to the studio. A few pics from the event after the jump. Exclusive Access

Uncle Luke and Tony Draper aren’t the only ones with issues with VH1. Scarface says that he will be absent from this year’s ceremony. Face Mob has attended the event for the past two years. UPDATE: Face explains himself to Ozone. I don’t wanna be classified as just “Dirty South.” I’m Hip Hop, man. I’m not going because I feel slighted. Even though it was a nice gesture, I feel like it’s just a pacifier. They’re like, “Let’s give these […]

BR’s back like he never left. Here, he lets it all out on this new cut from his upcoming mixtape, Game Tested & Streets Approved. Mr. X

[vodpod id=Video.3603929&w=425&h=350&fv=] If this doesn’t wake you up, nothing will. Here is the movie Puff’s been hyping for the past month. Co-starring T.I. and Rick Ross. The Last Train To Paris finally departs June 29th. All aboard. OS

Last night, Bobby Ray delivered two performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Along with Bruno Mars, “Nothin’ On You” up top, and down bottom, he returns with “Lovlier Than You”.

Styles and Jada let the trumpets blow while on this paper chase. Pinero’s The Ghost Dub Dime, drops next week. YK2

Big Boi cooked it up with Martha Stewart this morning. He plugged his new album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty, and helped the queen of crafts grill a lobster. Yum! Rap Up

It was hard to keep this one in all day. Detroit’s Comerica Park on Thurs. Sept. 2: Jay-Z opens up for Eminem. NY’s Yankee Stadium on Mon. Sept 13: Eminem opens up for Jay-Z. Produced by Live Nation. Rap Radar will be there. Both times! Good luck to you gettin’ tickets. Ha.