Fat Beats announced today that they will close their two remaining stores doors next month. The New York branch will close up shop on September 4 with the L.A. store following suit September 18. During the final weeks, the label will hold blow-out sales and various celebrations. It’s so hard to say goodbye.

[vodpod id=Video.4258173&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D553469%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A553469] Shyne tells 1515 via Skype, that he may release a one off album, entitled The Messiah through Cash Money Records. If all goes according to plan, the project will be released the same day as his Def Jam release, Gangland this December. “I might do that. I’m not sure,” Shyne said about coming with the Cash Money back project. “We’re still finishing the fine points and negotiating that. Maybe I’ll come with something six months later, [maybe] every […]

Nuvo in jail? Ha! Good luck boostin’ that. Capone and Noreaga muse the film Life for their new video directed by Rik Cordero. Unfortunately, Faith doesn’t make an appearance and according to N.O.R.E, this clip wasn’t supposed to see the light of day. People tried to stop this video from coming out, but you know me NORE, I’m a renegade!! This is for the CNN fans. Enjoy! – N.O.R.E. 57thave

Bobby Ray returned to the Fillmore last night in Gotham. The Double R wasn’t around to witness his performance, but here’s some third party footage from the gig.

Another week, another song. Crooked I bangs for his city in his second edition of his Hip Hop Weekly Reloaded series. Bang bang marks. mr. genius Last week: “Mass Appeal”

[vodpod id=Video.4257768&w=425&h=350&fv=launch%3D38754418%26amp%3Bwidth%3D400%26amp%3Bheight%3D320] Ice Cube appeared on the Today Show this morning and plugged his new film, Lottery Ticket. Afterward, he spoke on his upcoming album, I Am The West. I don’t know whether to laugh or cringe listening to Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb talk about “Gangsta Rap”. nahright

It’s the style that fathered a thousand flows. Sean gets up close and personal with some pretty young thang for his latest visual. Finally Famous Vol. 3 coming soon. Hurry. hhnm UPDATE:

Next up off of Lex Diamonds’ OB4CL2 Gold Deluxe edition is the Scram Jones-produced track now featuring Uncle Bun. It’s on iTunes now too. Trill matters. os Previously: “About Me (Remix)” Ft. Game

Miss Info‘s out in Tinseltown and snapped the first image from the set of Gucci Mane’s new video featuring Swizz Beatz. The picture’s rather dark, but least we get a sense of director Chris Robinson’s vision. La Flare said he also shot another video as well.

Very excited about featuring @marshaAmbrosius on #MM4…been a big fan 4 quite some time. #SheRocks Way to go Joe! Mouse announced that premiere vocalist Marsha Ambrosius will appear on his street album, Mood Muzik 4. Let the record show, Marsha has a penchant for sprucing hip-hop records, so this should be an interesting collaboration. MM4 drops October 26th.