04-15 Indio, CA – Coachella
04-22 Indio, CA – Coachella
04-25 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
04-26 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
04-27 Boston, MA – Royale
04-28 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
04-29 Philadelphia, PA – TLA
05-03 Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
05-06 Los Angeles, CA – Fonda Theatre
05-08 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
06-02 Barcelona, Spain – Primavera Sound Festival
06-09 Porto, Portugal – Optimus Primavera Sound
08-03 Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
Wiz Khalifa (@RealWizKhalifa) O.N.I.F.C. Release Date
TThe Morning Freak Show at Pittsburgh’s 96.1 KISS has revealed the release date of Wiz sophomore album, O.N.I.F.C. to hit the stores on August 28. His next single, produced by Stargate and Blanco titled “Work Hardâ€will premiere Monday on April 23.
Q-Tip (@QtipTheAbstract) Signs To G.O.O.D. Music
These are all great artists that these young labels are signing (Busta Rhymes to YMCMB is another example). I still don’t think these decisions are really going to help the veterans out any more than they think. It’s happened for Common, yes; but even that train seems to have reached it’s end. Anyways, enjoy the below quote from The Abstract:
“I’m excited to be a part of the great iconic Def Jam label,†said Q-Tip. “I’m humbled to be a part of such a storied history. To reconnect with Barry Weiss is a great thing. As far as G.O.O.D. Music, I’m excited to solidify my working relationship with Kanye, and I look forward to all the opportunities that lie ahead in our partnership. I will do my best to present the most cutting edge music I can.â€
Theophilus London (@TheophilusL) & A$AP Rocky (@asvpxrocky) – Big Spender (Artwork)
Theophilus London let’s go the animated artwork to his highly anticipated collabo with A$AP Rocky. The DJ Carnage-produced track hits the net on April 15. Theophilus upcoming sophomore LP Rose Island drops May 20.
Drake (@Drake) Picks Next Single From ‘Take Care’
Drake after releasing his video with Lil Wayne off his platinum album Take Care last week, it will now serve as his next single.
Nicki Minaj’s ‘Roman’ Hits #1
From HHDX:
According to Hits Daily Double, the Young Money rapstress moved 251,551 copies of her second release in its first week at retail. The Harajuku Barbie’s latest was initially projected to sell 200-250,000 copies, making its first week sales slightly above expectations.
Thoughts?
Kanye West (@Kanyewest) In The Studio With Jadakiss (@therealkiss)
Wale (@Wale) Brings Out Shy Glizzy (@ShyGlizzy) At The Howard Theater
Quote Of The Day YEAR: Havoc Speaks; He Lost His Phone! No Mobb Deep Split!
I noticed that Havoc’s Twitter was shut down. Feeling good about that, I delved further to find that Havoc has officially cleared everything up. You can check out the statement below. Mobb Deep lives!
“Just getting back into NY after my Easter weekend with family and friends in Jersey. I left my phone at a gas station yesterday evening while on my way to Jersey after a glorious Knick’s game. To all Mobb Deep fans: it’s business as usual! It’s Mobb Deep all day!!! My twitter account @THEREALHAVOC will be down until further notice. The only other real account is @PRODIGYMOBBDEEP. Ignore the rest. One!â€
50 Cent (@50cent): The Grapefruit Story, by Aziz Ansari (@azizansari)
This is hilarious. If you love comedy, it is a must that you check out Aziz’s recently released comedy special, Dangerously Delicious, which you can stream for 5 bucks on his website.
Gucci Mane(@gucci1017) Releasing I’m Up Mixtape
Gucci plans to release his next mixtape on Memorial Weekend, it’s going to be a cold summer. BUrrrrrrr
Lil Wayne (@lilTunechi) Boys Accused Of Assault
According to TMZ, a police report was filed by a photographer last week for allegedly being assaulted by Lil Weezy’s crew while skating in a “no skating zone†outside a Miami church.
The photog claims it didn’t end there — insisting one of Wayne’s dudes spat on him, while another pushed him to the ground. The photog says the group also beat his bicycle with a skateboard. The photog eventually broke free — and made a beeline straight for the Miami Beach Police Station, where he filed the report.Calls to Wayne’s people were not returned
Havoc(@THEREALHAVOC) Disses Prodigy (@PRODIGYMOBBDEEP)
Last night, Havoc log onto his Twitter l to openly diss his Mobb Deep partner of 20 years, Prodigy. I’m not sure where this came from but we will keep you posted. Check out what Havoc had to say below:
@prodigymobbdeep we got a meeting, lets see if u built to show ur face. prodigy abitch and I’m gonna show it, follow!! ground breaking new. i got niggas in the jail system to to back up that prodigy was fucking homes in jail. prodigy prove me wrong! please. i have a big announcement…. and niggas that was locked wit him know the truth. now i will silence…. and let the jails take care of the rest. thats on everything, i had to smack P ask him. prodigy u pussy! u long island ass bitch. I’m about to expose u! i can’t wait till niggas in jail that was wit u back my shit up!! next time i see u , u getting layer out, on camera!! i can’t wait! how u say u live in jersey, but right there in queens??? I’m on top of u… pause… foot on thy neck!!! in a minute…. niggas that was in the jail wit him gonna blow him up first hand.!!!! prodigy a hider not a rider. nothing hacked P homo y’all. no hack this havoc. P IS HIDING!!! IM GONNA SHOW U P GETTING KNOCKED OUT!!!!!!!!!!!! WATCH HE TRY TO DODGE ME!! THINK ABOUT IT… HOW COULD HE SAY,,, QB MURDERERS ??? LETS DO A ONE ON ONE!!!!! ME AND P!!! HE SO BUTTTT HE WILL AVOID!!!! OH, ONE MORE THING, HE THINK HIM AND RIHANNA GETTING MARRIED!!!! LMFAOOOOOOOO. THIS50…. HOLLA AT ME XXL HOLLA AT ME P A FAKE JAY Z HOLLA BACK!!!!!
Rick Ross (@RickyRozay) Suffers Another Seizure(Updated) In Houston
Last night Rick Ross has had another health scare that cause him to cancel the show at the Verizon Center in Houston. The first occurrence was in October where he was hit by one then another later during the day. Send your prays out to Rick Ross.
Updated. False Alarm
Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) Explains Fat Trel (@FATTREL) & Tyler The Creator (@fucktyler) Diss Record
The truth is, I don’t think anyone really even cares anymore. If you do, and you heard her recently released diss track (we’ll wait), check out her explanation of the song below (from AllHipHop):
On her track “The Ni**a In Me,†Rah Digga delivers a verse aimed at silencing both newcomers.
“I didn’t make this record for press purposes or for hype cuz that’s not my thing,†Rah Digga explained. “I got wind of various artists referencing me in a negative fashion.
“They poked fun at me I’m just pokin back. It’s all sport to me,†Rah Digga continued. “I wish em all the best, they just need to understand who is off-limits. MC Lyte is off-limits. Rah Digga is off-limits. Respect those who kept Hip-Hop raw so that we could still have a culture or get a first hand lesson in a lyrical ass whoopin. Love is love. – Rah Diggaâ€
N.O.R.E (@noreaga) – ‘Crack On Steroids’ (Mixtape Artwork & Track List)
Pre-Show Performers At Hot 97 Summer Jam 2012 Announced
The Legendary Bobby Womack (@realbobbywomack) Is Coming To UK!

YEP.
Mr. Womack will be at Heaven in London on 14th July, to support the release of his upcoming album Bravest Man In The Universe. You can get your tickets here.
Adele (@OfficialAdele) Will Be Releasing A New Single By The End Of The Year
Spotted on House of Coxhead:
Following a vow to take a break (“fuck off”, in her words) from music for 5 years after the unprecidented success of her sophmore album ’21’, Adele has this week said on French Radio that a new single will be here before the end of 2012, and that a new album should hopefully be hitting the shelves in 2013. Whilst on NRJ Radio, the London-born songstress also admitted that she would have loved to of worked with Etta James before she passed away, but as far living artists go – it would be a dream to work with Beyoncé in the future. Here’s to hoping for all three things happen.
Lloyd Banks (@Lloydbanks) Announces V6 Release Date
Lloyd Banks to logged onto his Twitter and revealed that his new mixtape, V6 will be hitting the net on April 30th.
Alicia Keys (@Aliciakeys) Covers VIBE
Mary J. Blige (@maryjblige) Speaks On Burger King Ad
The last few days, Mary J. Blige’s Burger King commercial has cause her a lot of back lash. In a statement released to TMZ she defends herself:
“I agreed to be a part of a fun and creative campaign that was supposed to feature a dream sequence. Unfortunately, that’s not what was happening in that clip. I understand my fans being upset by what they saw. But, if you’re a Mary fan, you have to know I would never allow an unfinished spot like the one you saw go out.â€
Big Sean (@bigsean), Pusha T (@PUSHA_T), 2 Chainz (@2Chainz) & Kanye West (@Kanyewest) – ‘Mercy’ (Artwork)
Here’s the artwork for the G.O.O.D. Music’s first offering from their joint effort drops this Friday.
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