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.

DJ Enuff premiered new material from Asher P this afternoon on Hot 97. Pardon the brief moments of dead air. Get on your grind, we’re on ours. Update: Compact Disc Quality, but clean. splash

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

Quik held a listening session for his new album The Book Of David last week at Wavaflow Studios in the City of Angels. Yep, DJ Quik’s in the muthafuckin’ house…again. Previously: DJ Quik x Suga Free “Nobody”

Battle rap champ, Iron Solomon sent over his first single featuring DMC. If you like what you hear, you cop it on iTunes or Amazon. Last but not least, above is the invitation for the song’s release party.

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

Like a scene out of Candyland, Nicki Minaj covers the summer issue of VIBE. Issue hits June 15th.

Excuse the crappy rip, but this is noteworthy nonetheless. This afternoon on Journal Canal +, Eminem performed “Not Afraid” For the first time. Oui! Previously: Eminem Meets Mona Lisa

“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) […]

Eminem visited the Louvre today in Paris. He will appear live on French TV show “Le Gran Journal” tonight on Canal+. Round up the posse Marshall comin’ round the way. Previously: Diddy Meets Mona Lisa

[vodpod id=Video.3755093&w=425&h=350&fv=] Jermaine sports some new threads and recites his single “Who Dat” for Complex‘s fashion feature. Dress to impress.

At the 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, Dr. Dre will be presented with the ASCAP Founding Fathers Award. The ceremony takes place June 25th at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. The award is presented to influential songwriters and composers. According to ASCAP president/chairman Paul Williams: “Dre is one of the most important voices in modern music. He created a unique, recognizable sound that dominated rap music in the early ’90s…and continues to inspire artists and producers […]

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Bun B’s taking over S.O.B.’s tonight and he’s bringing along some amigos. Trust, you’re not going to want to miss this. You know the procedure: First one to email me at [email protected] wins a pair of tickets. Include your government and phone number too. NY tri-state area residents only. UPDATE: Damn, that was fast. Contest Over. Congrats to Daemon.

Here’s the other half of The Source‘s Summer issue. Clearly, Luda’s got his eyes on the prize.