Jay-Z will be releasing his new book on November 16th, entitled Decoded. The novel will be part memoir, part analysis and also have an open discussion of Jay-Z’s lyrics.  The book back track’s Jay-Z’s upbringing in Brooklyn’s Marcy projects, to his current status as one of the biggest stars in America.  Jay-Z collaborated on this 336-page book with former editor of The Source, Dream Hampton. In his recent cover story with Rolling Stone magazine, Hova talked about his book, which was initially titled The Black Book, and was to be released around the same time as his 2003 album, The Black Album.

“It’s too much. For the book, I was interviewed, people close to me were interviewed. So I was learning a lot of things I didn’t know as a child,” Jay-Z told RS. “It’s not anything I haven’t said in the past, in songs. It’s just more detailed. A song is three minutes long. A book doesn’t have to rhyme, and it has no time limit, so you can say exactly how everything went.”

On the same day, southern rapper Trick Daddy is also set to drop his autobiography entitled Magic City: Trials Of A Native Son. According to the description:

Magic City: Trials of a Native Son, chronicles Trick Daddy’s story against the backdrop of Miami, the Magic City. It is an extraordinary story, of a childhood marked by poverty, a crime-laden adolescence, an incarceration, a meteoric rise to fame, and a struggle with a potentially fatal medical condition. It’s the story of a boy whose father was a pimp; who, left to his own devices, learned to hustle to survive and whose only role model was his brother, the drug dealer he watched plying his trade on the block. But while his story is remarkable, the most astonishing part is that he is not only still alive, but that he got out.

If you’re not too gangster to buy a book, check out your local book retailer and pick up a copy!

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AP — Grammy-winning rapper T.I. is headed back to Atlanta and may soon be ordered to face the federal judge who signed off on an extraordinary deal that shaved years off a potential prison term.

FILE – Rapper T.I. whose real name is Clifford Harris speaks to reporters outside the Richard B. Russell Federal Courthouse in Atlanta, in this March 27, 2008 file photo. Police say Rapper T.I. and wife Tameka Cottle have been arrested in West Hollywood for possession of a controlled substance late Wednesday Sept. 1, 2010. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Illest – The award winning artist was arrested on Wednesday night after cops smelled the distinct essence of marijuana coming from his car. Ironically at the same time that his redeeming VH1 special “Behind The Music” has been airing repeatedly. In the show T.I. claims that he has his act together and has learned from his mistakes.

T.I’s probation officer will need to convince District Judge Charles Pannell Jr that T.I’s probation should be revoked following T.I.’s arrest on substance possession in Los Angeles. If he fails T.I. could face the real possibility of heading back to jail before the year ends. T.I.’s probation doesn’t actually end until 2013.

“T.I. is going to be back on his way to Atlanta in the next 24 hours,” Don Samuel, one of T.I.’s lawyers, said Thursday. “It’s almost certain he’ll end up appearing before the court here. But without knowing all the facts, it’s premature to speculate what the court is likely to do.”

One of the reasons that T.I. received an untypical deal that led to him only doing a couple months in jail for a series of gun charges was because of his vow to be a changed man. The plea deal saw T.I. serving over 1000 hours of community service along with speeches that were aimed directly at the lifestyle that T.I. had spoke with exceptional credibility throughout his discography including his critically acclaimed second album “Trap Musik”.

T.I. who was released from jail in March after only serving three months in Atlanta’s halfway house has stayed out of trouble until this incident.

Wednesday night, 29-year-old T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, were arrested in West Hollywood during a traffic stop.

“Deputies smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle,” the Los Angeles sheriff’s department said. “A narcotics investigation ensued” and resulted in the arrests.

T.I. and his wife were released on bail on Thursday night; both posting $10 grand.

Although marijuana is considered a small crime in the eyes of the law. Any offense when you’re under probation can hold serious consequences. Illestlyrics will keep you update to date with all the developments as they unravel.

In related news, T.I. has been hard at work on his new album “King Uncaged” set for a release possibly as early as this fall.

UPDATE –

Los Angeles Police Department has revealed that it was a small amount of Ecstasy Pills found in the Maybach, this will count as a Controlled Substance charge against T.I.

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Thanks to the providers of Vlad TV we’ve managed to collected some valid info of what some major hip-hop artists are doing today. Real Talk NY interviewers flock Funeral Fab, to find out about his new EP release date as well as his discussion with mainstream rappers Nas & Eminem. As Fabolous plans to do the performances, Fab believes this would bring his sales to a broader scale. He also talks about doing some tracks with Jadakiss & plans to finish strong with a There is No Competition Pt. 3 mix-tape in the near future. Below is live footage of Fabolous on cam with the understory.

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Jay-Z and Eminem will have some company with them during their back-to-back Detroit shows at Comerica Park later this week, and then again when the duo hit New York’s Yankee Stadium.

One of B.o.B’s managers, music-industry vet T.J. Chapman, wrote a not-so-thinly-veiled message on Twitter indicating that the VMA nominee is set to open for the two superstar MCs.

“I’m excited about heading to Detroit tomorrow for a few days,” Chapman wrote late Tuesday night. “B.o.B is performing @ Tiger Stadium w/ GUESS WHO & WHO????”

Jay and Em are of course scheduled to perform at the Detroit Tigers’ new stadium (the team’s old ballpark was known as Tiger Stadium) this Thursday and Friday.

The Atlanta rapper’s other manager, Brian “B.Rich” Richardson, wrote on Twitter on Wednesday that his client would also open for the superstar duo during their New York residency in two weeks, slated for September 13 and 14 in the Bronx.

“New York & Detroit, B.o.B is gonna open up for @EMINEM! and @JayZ!!!” Richardson wrote.

The buzz for the twin pair of concerts continues to build. This week, Jay-Z and the Yankees unveiled co-branded paraphernalia in honor of the New York performances: Jerseys, T-shirts and hats featuring Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 insignia will adorn items alongside the team’s classic interlocking “NY” logo.

Fans got a small preview of the much-anticipated pairing earlier this summer when Eminem and Jay-Z visited the “Late Show With David Letterman.” Both MCs performed, and later Eminem delivered the show’s trademark Top 10 list, while Jay-Z sat for an interview with Letterman.

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Uh oh…

So a new deal is almost done, but god damnit, no one knows as to where!!! Billboard speculates the Harlem trio is heading to Interscope Records (for real?).

The Set’s previous Diplomatic Immunity albums were distributed through Def Jam and Koch respectively, so it would be more than interesting to see how Mr. Iovine’s plantation handles the project. Stay tuned.

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While Drizzy Drake is prepping his new Rhythm & Blues mixtape, It’s Never Enough, Mack Maine tells 1515, we may see a new album from Aubrey by Christmas. New LP? As well as The Carter IV? This might be a white christmas after all. Click on the link for the full interview.

Drake New Album?

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Back in July,  Ice Cube released the tracklist for his upcoming studio album “I Am The West”, but after encountering typical label snags, he was forced to pull back. Now, without further-a-due, we here at Illest have the official tracklist (the order’s been altered with some new tracks). Take a gander below and check it out for yourself, seems interesting. And just in case you don’t know, his album drops September 28th.

1. A Boy Was Conceived
2. Soul On Ice
3. Life In California Ft. Jayo & WC
4. She Couldnt Make It On Her Own Ft. OMG & Doughboy
5. Urbanian
6. Y’all Know How I Am Ft. OMG, WC, Doughboy & Maylay
7. Too West Coast Ft. WC & Maylay
8. I Rep That West
9. Drink The Kool-Aid
10. No Country For Young Men
11. It Is What It Is
12. Hood Robbin
13. Your Money Or Your Life
14. Nothin’ Like L.A.
15. All Day, Everyday
16. Fat Cat

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First single off of Pimp C’s final album Naked Soul of Sweet Jones. His album drops October 5th.

RIP to one of the greatest southern artists ever to live, period.

Pimp C feat. Drake & Bun B – What Up (prod. Boi-1da)

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Another drop from Omen, he’s another artist on his way. Previously he dropped with J. Cole on “The Come Up” value Mix-tape and in my opinion he’s got a cool flow.

This emcee reps Chicago in hopes of releasing true Hip-hop. Some of us believe that the influx of Hip-hop has went south, due to the urban rise in today’s mainstream and radio.

Below is another video, credit to Nahright.com.

Omen feat. Elite – Holy Omen (prod. Elite) (Video)

Omen – In Dedication (Dear Summer Freestyle)

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Lloyd Banks has a phone interview with Jenny Boom Boom about upcoming events, his situation with the label at E.M.I & having the same release date as other artists for “Hunger For More Pt. 2″.

Kanye West & Nicki Minaj are due to drop November 23rd, releasing singles and other songs to boost credibility & promotions for their albums. Check out the interview below…

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