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John Legend’s Love In The Future will now be released on September 3. But in the meantime, he shows what he’s made of on the album’s latest ballad.

As the temperature rises, the Flatbush Zombies cool out in the shade on their brand new track. Their Better Off Dead mixtape is still on the way. Produced by Erick Arc Elliott.

15 years ago, N.O.R.E. assembled Nature, Big Pun, Jadakiss, Cam’Ron, Jadakiss and Styles P, for one of the greatest collabos ever:  “Banned From TV”. According to 57th Ave,  the footage was intended for N.O.’s Thugged Out Gangsta Party documentary. But that was then and this is now. Download Student Of The Game here.

Over the weekend, 2 Chainz announced the title of his new album, Based On A T.R.U. Story II: It’s Me. Backstage at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash, he explained to Rob Markman the meaning behind the project.

The West Coast is under new management and at the forefront is Top Dawg Entertainment. In the background keeping Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q together is TDE President, Punch. While in town, Punch stopped by the Rap Radar mansion for a candid one on one. In the first segment, P speaks on the label’s origins, Black Hippy, and Jay Rock’s false start.

Following Miami, Cole continued his Dollar & A Dream tour last week in the A and Charm City. For those who plan on attending the next shows, here’s what to expect. Born Sinner in stores tomorrow.

Thanks to DJ Skee, French Montana saddles out West and adds some of the coast’s finest to his latest single off Excuse My French.

Duck Tape Entertainment’s Trouble takes us back to the 17th day of December on his 22-track mixtape. Guests include Alley Boy, Pusha T, CyHi Tha Prynce, and Trae Tha Truth. Stream and download below.

Logic was recently invited as a guest on the L.A. Leakers show. And during his visit, he obliged DJ Sour Milk and Justin Credible’s request for an acapella. Part two below.