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Sway presses Lil’ J for details on TM103 and he obliges. Yeeeah!

“To even get a feel for it, we’ll start with the ‘Intro. When you buy this album, you’ll know where I’m going. If I can recall, one of the first lines is, ‘No matter what they think, I’m trying to do better/ Despite of what they think, I’m making you better/ So let them go back and forth about who’s better.’ 

“I got a joint called ‘I Got This,’. Then there’s ‘Suicide Music.’ I don’t wanna give it all up, because you’ll probably figure out where I’m going. The list goes on. To me, I know [artists] say, ‘This is going to be my best work.’ This is going to be my best work with the experience I have and I’m still me. Cats been rocking with me for four or five years. I’mma give them what they need to do and I’m gonna motivate the thugs.” 

Can’t wait.

Bonus: Jeezy Kicks It With Chris Brown

Last week, Refugee All-Star John Forté gave his first prison post prison interview on Shade 45’s the Morning After with Angela Yee. With comedian Patrice O’Neal riding shotgun, John talks about his stint in prison, embracing technology, and his new EP Style Free.

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Props: Team Yee

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Not the most exciting footage, but noteworthy since it’s Plies first photo shoot with his recently released brother Big Gates. They wouldn’t reveal the magazine, but I’m guessing JB’s house. After the jump, a new joint from the Goon that’s been floating around. Watch Atlantic take it down in 5…4… 3… 2…

Farrakhan: So, I hear you guys want to battle Jay-Z. Have a seat. Let’s talk about this.

Lifted: DH via JE

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This afternoon, Loso went through the ringer with Alexa Chung. In between Alexa’s constant Drake mentions, Fab talks about how he used to have a crush on Jenny from the block and his new album, Loso’s Way.

Previously: Fabolous Catches XXL Hell 

Recovering from cancer surgery, the ailing Beastie Boy thanks everyone for our support and updates us on his condition. Check out the entire email.

Bonus: Here’s Q-Tip’s tribute this past weekend at APW.

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Philly, we have a problem. Scratch that, we have a big problem. Back when this guy was a teen, he had battle rappers shaking in their boots. Now? Fuggedaboutit! What the hell happened Ack? If you ask me, this microphone fiend needs rehab.

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Must be baby week here at RR! In this weeks issue of OK! Weekly, Uncle Russell’s ex took a family portrait with her husband Djimon Hounsou and their new bundle of joy, Kenzo Lee Hounsou. For all you smart dumb cats, his name is Japanese for third and wise. Better get it right too, lil man’s already got his hands up. Ha!

Related: Jay Electronica & Erykah Badu’s Seed

Update: Check Out HD Quality Here

These two are it again. After the video of Liza Rios circulated around the Internets yesterday, Crack felt the need to respond to all the shit that’s being tossed his way.

“Immediately after Puns death I gave Liza Rios the whole advance of the Endangered Species album, NO ONE but Liza made a dollar off that album. I also gave her the total advance from the publishing company that was due to Big Pun.

I sympathize with Liza, but I have done already done enough for her. In these economic times we as parents need to be resilient and do what it takes to provide for our own families.”

Reminds me of the words of Mr. Cartagena’s old pal KRS-One: “You better get yourself a job. She tried to tell me that times was hard.” No shots.  

Props: Miss Info via theLIFE Files who got the exclusive.

Previously: Big Pun’s Wife & Kids Live In A Shelter

It’s hard to find rap news on the Internets today since all anyone wants to talk about is Paula Abdul gettin’ the boot last night. Oh pardon me, she has a Twitter account—she quit American Idol! Anyways, I can’t believe this actually really happened, but Arsenio’s ex-boo used to get her hip-hop on with an animated rappin’ cat. That’s right. She was so big at the time, the gimmick even got its own record deal. Hey, don’t say YN doesn’t teach the kids.