Azealia Banks hits the cover of the September/October issue SPIN magazine. Peep the rest of issue right here.
Nas (@Nas) Denies Using Ghostwriters On Untitled Album
I think Jay writes what he believes. Nas’ “Nigger” album was largely written by Stic of dead prez and Jay Electronica
@jusaire— dream hampton (@dreamhampton) August 13, 2012
According to the author Dream Hampton, Nas used ghostwriters on his Untitled album.  But during a visit to Big Boy’s neighborhood he denied using assistance.
@ClementMarfo Is Pissed; Fans Get New Music, Titled ‘#FuckTheLabel’
A very irate Clement Marfo took to Twitter to lash out at Warner Music for (what he feels) seemingly sabotaging his and his group’s career due to slow/horrible decision marking. In addition, he has given his fans 5 new tracks in the form of a download that he’s titled World War III #fuckthelabel. You can check out his tweets and the new music below.
Download: Clement Marfo & The Frontline – World War III/#fuckthelabel
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Fat Trel (@Fattrel) Plans to Release A New Song Once He Reaches 50k
When I first met Fat Trel he had over a 1000 followers but not he is about to hit 50 K. SO to help celebrate Fat Trel reaching 50 k followers, he will release a new track from himself & Chief Keef produced by Lex Luger. Trel is currently at 49,100 so with your help we can get Trel to 50 K by the end of the day.
Shy Glizzy (@Shyglizzy) Sign To MMG?
A few minutes ago, Shy GLizzy logged on to instagram and uploaded a picture of his dinner for the night. Do you notice anything else in the picture? We will keep you updated.
N.W.A Movie Begins Filming
It appears that the N.W.A. film has got under way. Dr. Dre tweeted a photo of him and director F. Gary Gray on the set.
On The Set: French Montana (@FrenchMontana x Rick Ross (@Rickyrozay) “Off The Boatâ€
You may remember French say this was going to be his first single but will serve as his next single. Today, they began filming the video off Rich Forever. More flicks from the set below.
John Legend (@johnlegend) Tour Dates & Previews Song
John Legend’s upcoming album, Love In The Future is almost rapped up and he give us a preview of some of  the tracks. Above, we get our first listen of “Caught Up†co-written by Kanye and produced by Hit-Boy. John Legend also about to head on the road for ohis U.S. tour beginning in the Fall. Peep the dates below.
Oct. 16 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
Oct. 17 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Oct. 19 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Oct. 20 – Atlanta, GA – Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Oct. 22 – Washington, DC – Constitution Hall
Oct. 23 – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Bethlehem Event Center
Oct. 25 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre
Oct. 26 – Mashantucket, CT – Mgm Grand Theater At Foxwoods
Oct. 27 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Spa & Resort – Event Center
Oct. 29 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Oct. 30 – Boston, MA – Wang Theater
Nov. 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Tower Theater
Nov. 3 – Toronto, CA – Massey Hall
Nov. 4 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Nov. 7 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
Nov. 8 – Nashville, TN – Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Nov. 10 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Nov. 11 – Grand Prairie, TX – Verizon Theatre At Grand Prairie
Nov. 13 – Albuquerque, NM – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Nov. 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre
Nov. 16 – Indio, CA – Fantasy Springs Special Events Center
Nov. 18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Nov. 21 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theatre
Rick Ross (@RickyRozay) & DJ Khaled (@Djkhaled) RESPECT Cover
After seeing the behind the scenes footage from the photoshoot, we get the final cover which hits newstands on August 28.
Action Bronson (@ActionBronson) Signs To Warner/VICE
Action Bronson took to twitter this morning to announce signing a deal with Warner Bros. and VICE Records. Congrats
Tulisa (@officialtulisa) Covers The Sunday Times Magazine
I officially have a huge crush on this gyal. Sheesh. Check her out in the Sunday Times if you haven’t already.
Diddy (@IamDiddy) Judging American Idol?
Word on the street is Diddy is in talks to become one of the next judges on American Idol. New season begins January 2013.
Meek Mill (@MeekMIll) Album Release Date
Meek’s debut Dreams & Nightmares was initially to arrive August 28. Today, Hip Hop-N-More has confirmed the new date of October 30 and the next single arriving in a few weeks
Drake (@Drake) Breaks Jay-Z’s Billboard Record
2 Chainz’ “No Lie†landing at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts this week, Drake’s verse on this track has earned him a total of 10 passing Jay-Z’s 9.
Drake is also the current record holder for most #1s on Billboard’s Rap charts. In February, “Make Me Proud†earned him his 11th passing Diddy
Example (@Example) Wants To Write For One Direction (@onedirection)?
From Capital FM:
Example has revealed he is keen to write a track for One Direction in the future, and says he has no preference who ends up singing the songs he writes for other artists.
The ‘Changed The Way You Kissed Me’ rapper says he would be keen to pen a song for the ‘One Thing’ five-piece, possibly for their upcoming second studio album, as well as admitted he would love to write for pop superstar Enrique Iglesias.
“I always go in [the studio] with a song title and a concept, then after the song’s done I’ll go, ‘Yeah, that sounds like The Wanted’, or ‘Why don’t we pitch that to Kylie?’ or ‘Why don’t we pitch that to Enrique Iglesias’?” Example revealed exclusively to Capital FM this week. “I’d like to get a song on Enrique’s album.
“I’d like to write a song for One Direction,” the ‘Stay Awake’ rapper also explained. “I’m not really adverse to who sings my songs.”
Read the full article at Capital FM.
Blake Fielder-Civil In Coma After Overdose
Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband is reportedly on life support after an alleged overdose.
Drugs & alcohol, man. From Huffington Post:
British rag The Sun reports that Blake Fielder-Civil, who was married to the late singer from 2007-2009, was found choking on his own vomit and with a swallowed tongue last Friday by girlfriend Sarah Aspin, allegedly after going on an alcohol and drug-fueled bender. He was then rushed to the hospital in West Yorkshire, England, after suffering from multiple organ failure, and placed in an induced coma to ward off infection. He remains in critical condition.
“I’m praying he’ll survive, but I’m having to prepare myself that he may never wake up,” Aspin told the publication. Fielder-Civil, 30, and Aspin, 34, met in rehab three years ago and have a 15-month-old son, Jack, together.
She continued: “He’s never really been a drinker, but when he got home with this friend, he was slurring his words and staggering — I thought he was on something. I was very angry because he’d been doing so well.â€
Winehouse’s father Mitch Winehouse confirmed the news via Twitter, writing: “Terrible news about Blake this morning. Remember Amy loved him. Let’s pray for his recovery.” He also mentioned that Fielder-Civil appeared to be recovering, tweeting: “It looks like Blake is going to get through this. That’s good news.”
Winehouse, who had waged a public battle with addiction for years, died just over a year ago from accidental alcohol poisoning; she was 27.
JoJo of Kci & Jojo (@realkcijojo) Joins Cast of VH1's Couples Therapy
VH1 looks to further the success of its realty television franchises launching a new season of ‘Couples Therapy’ with JoJo of Jodeci and rapper Too Short. The previous season of the show profiled the relationships with DMX and Linda Hogan.
JoJo will work with Dr. Jenn Berman to examine the difficulties and misunderstandings of his love relationship. The show attempts to answer: Why is it so tough for these couples to stay together?
The second season of Couples Therapy air this fall on buy cialis online VH1.
In related news, Jodeci recently mentioned that the group has been recording new material in the studio. Group member Mr. Dalvin broke the news to YouKnowIGotSoul.com: “We’ve got like 200 songs recorded
already, we got so many songs recorded so we’re probably going to go through them and put an album together. We got hot songs that we never released or nobody ever heard,†he says.
Angel Haze (@NativeRaeen) Signs To Universal Records
Just weeks after releasing her latest project, Reservation, Universal Records has officially signed Angel Haze to the label.
M.I.A. (@MIAuniverse) Teases Us With (Probably Partial) Tracklisting To Upcoming Album
In addition to the new revelations from M.I.A., she apparently let go a very unorthodox image (above) of what should be her tracklisting (if not at least a part of it). Given that she’s promising a big difference from what she called ‘BS’ (in her own way) before, I think we can expect a potential classic with ‘Matangi’.
Fifty Shades Of Grey To Have A Soundtrack
I just laughed out loud…from GRM Daily:
Fifty Shades of Grey has become the UK’s bestselling novel to date. Publishers say that the book has sold 5.3 million; outselling JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series and Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code.
To top the success, Fifty Shades now has a Classical soundtrack which includes pieces from Bach, Vaughn Williams and Chopin. The album complements the recent rise in classical music sales, and also includes the pieces that EL James has referred to in the Fifty Shades Trilogy.
James said: “I am thrilled that the classical pieces that inspired me while I wrote the Fifty Shades trilogy are being brought together in one collection for all lovers of the books to enjoy.â€
The album will be digitally released on 21st August, then taking a physical release buy 8th September with a movie also in the pipelines.
Nicole Scherzinger (@NicoleScherzy) Seeks Tinie Tempah (@TinieTempah) For X-Factor
From Sugarscape:
Now brand new judge Nicole Scherzinger has revealed that she’d like Tinie Tempah to join her on the show – an inspired choice, if we may say so.
Sherzy, who will mentor the boys category, is apparently keen to have a ‘current’ male star by her side (cheeky) and is said to have her heart set on the British rapper.
A show insider told The Sun: “Nicole has the boys and, while she prides herself on being able to spot male talent, she knows having a bloke at her side will help.
“Bosses have come up with several options but Tinie is the one she is keen on, so hopefully he will be free.”
Pics: A Pregnant Adele (@OfficialAdele)
These are the first pictures of a pregnant Adele and her partner Simon Konecki. Like a young Stedman and Oprah (Google it).
M.I.A. (@MIAuniverse) Announces December Release For Forthcoming Album
MIA > BOOK, LP,DOCUMENTRY, AND ART EXHIBITION IN DEC ! Thank you for questions xxxo
— M.I.A(@MIAuniverse) August 7, 2012
M.I.A has announced on her Twitter that her fourth LP ‘Matangi’ is set to be released in December, in addition to a book, documentary and art exhibition. Big tings for M.I.A. since she signed to Roc Nation.
Lemar (@officiallemar) – Invincible (Album Artwork)
Lemar continues his return with his forthcoming album ‘Invincible’, which will be released 17th September.