We got to watch the rumors, but according to the folks over at MediaTakeOut, this is what they believe to be Jay and Ye’s cover art whenever Watch The Throne drops. Ryan Seacrest says it’s coming in August. At this point, who can really keep up. UPDATE: Official cover above. Pre-order here. Sidebar: Cover designed by Riccardo Tisci, Creative Director of Givenchy. Album features 10 tracks with 4 bonus cuts.

“Never trust a big butt and a smile…why I ain’t listen to that song?!” AC caught Kanye in New Orleans this weekend for the annual Essence Music Festival. While on stage, ‘Ye had his DJ play some of his favorite oldies but goodies. That Bell Biv DeVoe gets ’em every time.

[vodpod id=Video.12094590&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] During Summerfest 2011 in Milwaukee, Kanye interrupted his performance to address the crowd. He spoke on backlash from the press and criticism of his “Monster” video. Listen up and don’t forget he headlines the Essence Music Festival in Nawlins tonight. hco

[vodpod id=Video.12060677&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Pusha recently sat down with Beats TV and revealed that on his upcoming project, Fear Of God 2, he has a collaboration with Yeezy and Jeezy. Sounds like G.O.O.D. music to our ears. “Amen”.

[vodpod id=Video.12049774&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] The Marcus Amphitheater hosted Summerfest 2011 last night in Milwaukee. Kanye and Kid Cudi were some of the acts from the night and above is some footage from Kanye’s set. More songs after the cut. hhnm

With the release of Big Sean’s debut Finally Famous tomorrow, Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music is now under the Def Jam umbrella. The album will serve as the first release via the partnership. Says Chairman Barry Weiss: “As a recording artist and a producer over the past eight years, there is no one who has made a greater impression on the game than Kanye.  We look forward to working closely with the new and established artists that he will be bringing to […]

[vodpod id=Video.11591932&w=540&h=350&fv=p%3D4484%26c%3D388452%26s%3D1386012%26tbid%3D236940%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] LMFAO recently stopped by to speak with Ryan Seacrest. They say that while in a nightclub in Cannes, Kanye approached them to talk about their music. “I was playing “Champagne Showers” and he said that ‘That was one of his biggest moments and best times at a club EVER,’” said Redfoo. “He was like ‘I need to understand what is going on with that.”

[vodpod id=Video.11520268&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Big Sean threw a free show last night at Irving Plaza in NYC. After going through a few cuts he brought out his boss, Kanye West for their collabo “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay”. Finally Famous hits stores next Tuesday. realtalkny Sidebar: Photos and Full show rip

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”big_sean_kanye”] Big Sean was on 106 & Park this afternoon to promote his debut, Finally Famous. During his performance, he brought out mentor Kanye West and gave the first televised rendition of “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay”. Listen to it in full June 28th, boi.

[vodpod id=Video.11159573&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] There was a rumor this week about Kanye West signing two Nigerian artists, Don Jazzy and D’banji to G.O.O.D. Music. Well, it turns out to be true and above is footage of them signing with the label. vibe