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Kay Slay premiered this last night during the Drama Hour on Hot 97. Now it’s Miss Info’s turn to feed the streets. Cam flips Foxy Brown’s (Not the rapper) classic for this new joint from his upcoming mixtape, Boss of All Bosses 2.5

The streets got a new face and we got new material from Capone and Noreaga. It’s a win, win. The War Report 2 coming soon. X

Allow him to reintroduce himself. The artist formerly known as Young Jeezy is simply going by: Jeezy. Rap-Up notice the change on the artwork for his single, “Lose My Mind”. And on Def Jam’s website, the rapper’s billed under the moniker as well. So much for being forever young.

Agreed. Gorilla Zoe lets his mind wander to Matt Friedman’s (of the ILLFONICS) production in his latest video. Dream on.

Chris and Free got no time for losers on this new cut. Sounds like them Philly bol’s are back it. TeamChambers

X says this is from Jimmy’s Ghost of Rich Porter mixtape. However, the disc’s tracklist suggests otherwise. While we figure out its origins, take a listen to the soundtrack of Capo’s life.

Hmmph, learn something new everyday. Two quarters of the Slaughter traveled to America’s smallest state and executed their talents inside the Jerky’s Bar. Ha, Jerky’s. iiight

Robin and Estelle go on a rocky ride with his latest clip off Sex Therapy. Buckle up. Sidebar: Rob celebrated his birthday last night.