Eminem Announces Album Name Change Via Twitter

In a Tweet made through Eminem’s Twitter account, the rapper (or his people) announced that there will be no Relapse 2.

“There is no Relapse 2,” said the straight-forward Tweet.
The announcement made via Twitter of course sparked talk that there will be no album at all. It appears that the Twitter update is only significant of a name change for the album.
Relapse 2 was expected to be the follow-up album for last year’s Relapse.
Just last month a Tweet was made from that same account stating, “And don't worry. Some big news is coming. Soon.”
And earlier this month producer Just Blaze spoke to MTV about Eminem’s work on Relapse 2.
“He’s really back spitting,” Just Blaze explained to MTV, reports BeatCrave.com. “The wordplay is crazy, the metaphors are crazy. He’s really back on his game. He had his ups, he had his downs, he’s back way, way, way up. This is definitely going to be up there with the best of his albums, for sure, for sure. The fact that he’s branched out working with a lot of different people now, collaborating in a lot of different ways that he never has before, I think he’s going to surprise a lot of people.”
In a press statement, it was announced that Eminem's seventh major label studio album will feature collaborations with DJ Khalil, Just Blaze, Jim Jonsin, Boi-1da and others.
“I had originally planned for Relapse 2 to come out last year,” explained Eminem. “But as I kept recording and working with new producers, the idea of a sequel to Relapse started to make less and less sense to me, and I wanted to make a completely new album. The music
on Recovery came out very different from Relapse, and I think it deserves its own title.”
The album is due in stores on June 22 of this year.

Nas Ordered To Pay Kelis Child, Spousal Support

Nas has reportedly been ordered to pay numerous fees stemming from his highly-publicized divorce with ex-wife Kelis.
According to TMZ, the Queens rapper has been ordered to pay $47,249.42 in back child support and $40,454 in back spousal support.
In addition, Nas must to pay $10,000 per month in spousal support until he pays off the $299,015.50 he owes Kelis - as determined by the judge.
Finally, the emcee is also tasked with paying 90% of Kelis' legal fees, totaling $155,787.28, and must cover $48,549.83 in her accounting expenses.
The couple's divorce was confirmed in April of 2009. The two have one son together, born in July 2009.

Nicki Minaj Fires Waka Flocka's Mother As Her Manager

Young Money's first lady Nicki Minaj has fired her manager Debra Antney, who is also the mother of rapper Waka Flocka Flame.

According to Waka Flocka's mother, the news came when she received a series of letters, banning her from doing business with Minaj. "I received a letter, which was [a] suspension," said Antney in a recent interview. "The next letter that came in was a cease and desist in doing all business with Nicki Minaj from Nicki's attorney."
Unbeknownst to Antney as to why she had been fired, admits that she holds no grudges regardless of the rapper's decision. "I love Nicki. I wish her the most success. It's not about the music, she's like one of my children," she continued, "I wish her no harm, only much success."
Debra Antney is currently Gucci Mane's manager and CEO of So Icey/Mizay Entertainment, an Asylum/Warner Bros affiliate.
Aside from firing her manager, Nicki Minaj has also recently cancelled her leg of the nationwide tour with Rihanna. She recently issued an apology on Twitter, "Barbz I'm sorry 2 say I will not be going out on RiRi's tour. I've decided 2 use that time 4 the completion of my album. Hope u understand." There is currently no release date or title to accompany her album.

Shyne Slated To First Single "Messiah" On Tuesday

Rapper Shyne is preparing to drop a new single, "Messiah" next Tuesday from his highly anticipated album third album. Not only will this be Shyne's first single since being released from prison in October after a nine year stint, but it will be his first project since signing a seven-figure deal with his new label Island/Def Jam.

According to reports, Shyne will be collaborating with producer Scott Storch and Coptic on the new album, slated for release some time this year. The first single, however, comes courtesy of Chicago area producer LPeezy.
The Belizean born emcee is currently banned from entering the United States and was recently denied access to the United Kingdom because of his criminal record.

50 Cent On Next Album & New G-Unit

50 Cent recently took the time to discuss his upcoming plans with MTV News, including his upcoming album Black Magic.

"I don't believe in voodoo," said Fif, denying that the album has anything to do with the occult. "But it'll be very addictive. The first time you'll hear it, you'll remember the songs that's on there. It's designed for fun — for listening pleasure.

The G-Unit general says he hopes to release the album by the end of summer, and that he is in no rush to conclude the recording process. "If I don't feel it's ready by the end of the summer, I'll just jeep it."

50 also spoke about his summer tour, revealing that he would likely not be bringing G-Unit mainstays Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo with him. "Banks has momentum with the first single off his new album, 'Beamer, Benz or Bentley.' So he'll be out [on his own tour] with H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger For More 2). While he's doing that, it probably wouldn't make sense for Yayo to come with me because his record is almost done now — he should use that time to complete his record and release it shortly after. But I'll be running arund."

But while Banks and Yayo might not be joining him, 50 did explain that he is in the process of recruiting new members to the group, which has in the past included Young Buck, Olivia and The Game.

Interestingly enough, 50 listed Twilight sensation Robert Pattinson as a potential member. "He has a big enough following to be the frontline," laughed 50. "Twilight ain't no joke."

Kanye West's Next Album To Drop In June

Kanye West is finishing up his long-awaited follow-up to 808s and Heartbreaks, reports Billboard.com.

The album, which has been referred to titled Good Ass Job, will reportedly feature production from artists such as Q-Tip, RZA and Pete Rock. "I just try to work with people who I admire or whom I think has got it," said Tip in an interview with Brooklyn Bodega. "So right now I'm working on Nas' shit, about to work with Kanye on his shit."
According to Roc4Life.com, RZA and Pete Rock were in Hawaii recording with Kanye, though Pete Rock refuted the claim via his Twitter page, and said the trip was "just a vacation." Pete Rock did, however, allude to a secret project he was working on, which would fall in line with previous West collaborators.
Good Ass Job is set to hit stores in June, according to G.O.O.D. Music artist Big Sean.

Drake's Debut Album Receives A Further Setback

Drake's long-awaited debut album Thank Me Later, has been pushed back yet again.

According to MTV News, the rapper has confirmed that his album wil be dropping on June 15 - as opposed to the previously-reported date of May 25.
The 23-year-old, who is currently on tour, has already released the first single for his album, titled "Over." However, he did reveal that on his current "Away From Home Tour," he will be performing a new song from his album called "Fireworks."
The "Away From Home Tour" is scheduled to continue for the next couple of months. The openers are Francis and the Lights and K-os.

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Lil Wayne Launches Website While In Prison

Lil Wayne might be gone until November but that is not stopping him from checking in with his supporters. Friday, the rapper launched WeezyThanxYou.com, a new web site, where he plans to update weekly with random blogs about sports and responses to letters he's received from fans while in prison.

In Wayne's first post he writes, "During my prison stint, I want my fans to know I love you. I want all of you to know that I appreciate all the mail I get, and this is my way of saying thank you. The F is for Family, Friends, and Fans."
The three F's will no longer have to wonder what the celebrity is doing while in prison. "Real soon, you can catch me blogging for ESPN again thank you [ESPN] for not letting my passion for sports perish," he blogged. Wayne also posted that he's been working out to help pass the time and reading the Bible.
Hip Hop bloggers Karen Civil and Karla Moy will be responsible typing up the blogs for the imprisoned rapper. In addition to blogs, WeezyThanxYou.com features a countdown clock and merchandise for sale, including the infamous "Free Weezy" tees.
According to the website, Wayne has 214 days until he's home.

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T.I. Gives First Post-Prison Interview

A video of an exclusive interview with T.I., his first since his stint in prison for criminal weapons possession, was recently uploaded to the rapper's YouTube page.

"I'm happy to be home," said the platinum-selling rapper. "I'm feeling better than I've ever felt. Learned a lot, grew a lot. And now, I think it's time to put that to good use."

Tip revealed that he didn't write very much during his stay in prison, saying he didn't have very much time. "There was a lot of activity around me. So I wasn't really motivated to create."
He also spoke on his upcoming album, saying that it would be different from Paper Trail, which was "a lot more about thoughts." In contrast, T.I.'s upcoming project will be "a lot more about feelings. This is significantly more aggressive." The end of the interview indicates that the new album will drop August 24 of this year.