It’s been 5 years since Lil Jon gave fans an album. 2004’s Crunk Juice came out on the Top 200 at #3, and prompted the singles “What U Gon’ Do” and “Real Nigga Roll Call.” The onetime So So Def DJ also enlisted production assistance from Rick Rubin, as well as a guest-list that included Nas, Ice Cube and Suga Free to what remains one of the few platinum independent Rap albums of the decade.

In the six years since, some could argue that Jon has quietly left. As his former label collapsed, the self-proclaimed King Of Crunk became label-mates with Chamillionaire and Drake at Universal Republic, and produced hits for E-40, Amerie, Pitbull and Baby Bash.

This afternoon, it was announced that after the lengthy hiatus, Jon’s long-discussed, but never-released Crunk Rock will be brought to fans June 8th. Morever, Jon & The East Side Boyz’ 7th career album features Game, Pitbull, R. Kelly, Elephant Man, LMFAO, Soulja Boy and others.

“I’m finally ready to get Crunk Rock out there to my people,” said Lil Jon. “It’s been a long time comin’ and the album has somethin’ for everyone on it.” Jon continued, “I gave them every kind of Lil Jon that they have ever heard on an album. From the Crunk shit, to R&B, to House, Electro and Rock… The album is on a whole other level… I can’t wait for da’ people to hear it!”

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While at the NBA All-Star Game in Dallas, Texas, Jay-Z talked to MTV about his upcoming plans to shoot more music videos for Blueprint 3 and the possibility of a new album.

“I wanna shoot ‘Venus vs. Mars’. I may shoot two. I shot ‘Run This Town’ [and 'D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune)']. I been shooting two at the same time. I’ll probably shoot ‘Venus’ and maybe ‘A Star Is Born.’ But I definitely wanna shoot ‘Venus’. I got an amazing concept in my mind.” said Jay-Z.

Jay also discussed “Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)” with Rihanna and members of U2 performed for the “Hope For Haiti Now” telethon. “The number is ridiculous as far as the [money generated by the Hope For Haiti Now] album. I’m excited about the whole effort we put into the telethon. It’s helping real people through a real tough time, and we’ll just move on from there.”

Blueprint 3 will not be Jay’s last album. He is already talking about ideas and tracks for a new album. “I didn’t really start yet. I got a couple of scraps and I got a couple of ideas. I didn’t really go into the studio yet. I’ve been toying with ideas and direction and things like that”, Jay added, “I got one crazy record. To be honest with you, it’s crazy. I got one and we’ll build from there. Whether it comes out this year or next year, it depends on the music and how it’s coming out. I don’t really have any dates.”

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Even though “How To Make It In America,” the new HBO show starring Kid Cudi, has not gone on the air yet, Cudi is already talking about eventually ending his rap career to focus just on acting.

Kid Cudi recently told New York Magazine that he plans on calling it a wrap after about four or five albums.

“I’m trying to evenly balance them out right now, but eventually I want to leave behind music and just do acting,” Kid Cudi says. “I only got into the music business to tell my story and inspire some people. I think four albums will do it, and when I’m done with my four, five albums, I’ll switch it up. Once the story is told [musically], there’s nothing else to say.”

“How To Make It In America” will be aired on HBO on Sunday, February 14 at 10 p.m.

In other news, Cudi is claiming that alcohol may have been a major factor in an attack on a fan that happened back in December.

According to TMZ.com Cudi called Michael Sharpe, who is the man he punched at his show, to apologize. He explained to Sharpe that his actions that night were brought on by alcohol.

TMZ did not recieve a response in an attempted to reach out to Cudi in regards to his phone call to Sharpe.

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Hired Gun is an NYC underground hip-hop artist who I run into at shows from time to time, and who has always impressed me with his flow, lyrics and songwriting ability. The Hired Gun is a track from his ‘08 album “The People’s Verses.” If you like this, you should check out his video for Dead City.

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Due to the devastating 7.0 earthquake that shook the nation of Haiti, stars in the Hip-Hop world urged listeners and fans to contribute, cooperate, and rally in support of the nation and its people. One of these Hip-Hop stars was Haiti’s Goodwill Ambassador Wyclef Jean who led with a call to action. Any followers were highly encouraged to text “Yele” to 501501 in order to donate 5$.

“Give on the Go” is the mobile communications company that assisted in coordinating the effort with Yele. Give on the Go’s CEO Albe Angel noted that they have already obtained more than one million dollars in donations regarding this.

Other celebrities including DJ Whoo Kid, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have offered to help with efforts while President Barack Obama has pledged $100 million in aid from the United States.

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This is a nice little remix of Kats going in over Clipse’s Popular Demand. The video is a promo for Kats’ new FREE album “I Can Levitate,” and the FreeIceCream.net crew’s upcoming “Bohemian Rap CD” project, who’s first single Little High / Little Low was this week’s underground hip-hop track of the week.

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Broadcast Live is a dope new track being released by Bisco Smith in preparation for his highly-anticipated album “The Broadcast” – which is dropping January 19. Broadcast Live is a remix of TV On The Radio’s “Wear You Out” with new lyrics. Although the track is not included on the album, the remix serves as a summation of the themes that Bisc touches on in “The Broadcast.” Click below to listen to Broadcast Live:

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Wyclef calls for a national state of emergency after an unforgiving 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti. Unfortunately, thousands are feared dead and anybody who has the money to support the Haitian people should really donate. I’ll put a safe link at the bottom of this post to help the cause.

Yele | Red Cross

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Recently, Bishop Lamont discussed his departure from Aftermath/Interscope on Shade 45’s The All out Show. The California rapper explains he was very happy to finally be a free agent.

Bishop Lamont explains talking about his debut album The Reformation, which was slated to be released sometime this year after Dr. Dre releases his Detox album.
“Dre is still my big bro, but after five years of just sitting there, it is kind of unfair to the fans and my family and myself that the release date has changed when all these people are waiting,”

Bishop Lamont, who had signed to Dre’s Aftermath imprint in 2005, spoke about the lack of support he got from the label when it came to his music in an interview.
He explained that the label failed to get behind singles such as “Grow Up”, which is the first single from his debut which was released in 2008.

As a team player, Lamont recognized the position that his mentor, Dr. Dre was in. “Andre has bigger obligations than breaking new artists.” He continued, “If you don’t understand the business side, it can put a strain on your personal side, which you can think is intentional and that is not the case.”
Lamont leaves Aftermath/Interscope with allegedly all the music has recorded during his time there with the label, which amounts to over 700 songs.

Previous Artists such as Joell Ortiz, Rakim, Hittman and Last Emperor had all left the label for similar reasons.

Bishop Lamont indicates that he is seeking a new label now that he had official left Aftermath/Interscope.

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Don’t know who this I.B.E cat is, and couldn’t find shit online, but I like the track and the video. Features Rhymesayers’ Toki Wright.

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