Funkmaster Flex got the green light to premiere Banks’ new posse cut on Hot 97. Apparently, he changed the name from “Trackstar” to “Start It Up”. But it’s the music that counts, and from the sound of it, Hunger For More 2 is shaping up to be a full course meal. Album drops November 23rd. UPDATE:  Dirty version it up

Kanye’s fifth album still doesn’t have a title, but it does have a new release date. A couple weeks ago, he told Angie Martinez that the album would drop on November 16th. But now, Rap-Up says the project will be in stores on November 22nd. So far, confirmed guests include Nicki Minaj, Justin Vernon, and T.I. UPDATE: No date set. What the…? UPDATE Dos: Rap-Up ain’t lie. They had it right all along.

The audio is a bit low, but earlier today, Juelz Santana called Funkmaster Flex to speak on Capo and Killa’s recent jab at Donda’s baby boy. Bandana says he was unaware of the record and first heard on the Internets. A!

Salty like Lawry’s that the “Power” remix didn’t drop Friday as promised? Well, Kanye had a good excuse—it wasn’t done yet. Thankfully Swizz, Mos and Kobe Bryant came by the stu Saturday night and inspired him to finish it. Too bad he woke up so amped this morning that he’s talkin’ Justin Bieber/Raekwon collabos. Oy vey. Sidebar: No days off.

Following Kanye’s interview on Hot 97, he paid DJ Clue a visit on Power 105.1. Did you miss it? Of course, everyone did. Anyway, in the first break, Yeezy talks about his new record “See Me Now” and working with No I.D. and Lex Luger. Break 2: Ye talks “Power” music video and says he’s releasing a 40 minute version. Break 3: Kanye speaks on last year’s award crash, joining Twitter, and genius moments. Break 4: Clue and Ye big […]

Jay-Z wasn’t the only rapper holding things down in NYC last night. At The Box over on the Lower East Side, Kanye held a private show with a strict dress code. He performed some familiar tracks and for the second time recited, “Mama’s Boyfriend”. Awl revealed that the song samples Billy Joel’s “Movin Out (Anthony’s Song)“. Off camera, Yeezy confirmed rumors that Pusha T signed to his G.O.O.D. music label. Mo’ footage after the jump. Sidebar: CyHi Da Prynce signed […]

Yeezy returned to Hot 97 for the first time this year and chopped it up with Angie Mar. In the first segment, he spoke on joining Twitter and his internship at Fendi. He also kept his word and dropped off new material. Keep it locked. Part 2: Debuts “See Me Now” Ft. Beyoncé and Charlie Wilson. Part 3: Post game reaction. Part 4: Yeezy says Nicki Minaj has the potential to be second biggest rapper of all time…of all time! […]

Kanye was in the studio early this morning with mentor No ID and producer Lex Luger. Apparently the session was so good, that Ye said he wanted to pass the record off to Hot 97’s Angie Martinez today. We’ll see. hhnm

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Back in 2005, Suge Knight was shot in the leg at an event hosted by Kanye West at the Shore Club in Miami. Now five years later, the former Death Row boss has filed a lawsuit for $1 million claiming that the club and Ye failed to provide adequate security. The trail date is set for Dec. 6th in Miami. No word whether Yeezy will be in attendance. Billboard