Rock The Bells 2012 Lineup Announced, Includes Nas, Atmosphere, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube

This year's bill includes 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, Salt-N-Pepa, Murs & Fashawn and more.

Rock The Bells 2012 Lineup Announced, Includes Nas, Atmosphere, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube

This Week's Album Sales

Ab-Soul sells over 5,000 units in three days, as B.o.B. hits six figures. Meanwhile, TVT Records re-releases some vintage Pitbull to chart-worthy success.

This Week's Album Sales

T.I. - "Like That"

The "Trouble Man" returns with some more pre-album leaks.

T.I. - "Like That"

Ab-Soul - #controlsystem

Ab-Soul has been TDE's secret weapon, presently riding the wave of their new found glory with "#controlsystem," his fourth release in as many years.

Ab-Soul - #controlsystem

Jay-Z Says That Jay Electronica's Debut Is "Really Close"

Jay-Z praises his Roc Nation signee Jay Electronica for his "scary" abilities as a lyricist.

Jay-Z Says That Jay Electronica's Debut Is "Really Close"

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Big Shug To Release History Of Gang Starr Booklet With New Album, "I.M. 4-EVA"

Big Shug To Release History Of Gang Starr Booklet With New Album, "I.M. 4-EVA"

One of the Gang Starr originators tells his story as well as the group's in a 36-page color booklet included in his July album, which features DJ Premier, Fat Joe and M.O.P.

Ab-Soul - #controlsystem

Ab-Soul - #controlsystem

Ab-Soul has been TDE's secret weapon, presently riding the wave of their new found glory with "#controlsystem," his fourth release in as many years.

Mach Five f. Bilal & Hollyweerd - "Breaking My Heart"

Mach Five f. Bilal & Hollyweerd - "Breaking My Heart"

More heat from "Ratchet Shit Vol.2" presented by 2DopeBoyz and hosted by OG Ron C. This dropped a few weeks ago, but it's dope enough for a late post.

Killer Mike f. Emily Panic - "Anywhere But Here [Prod. El-P]"

Killer Mike f. Emily Panic - "Anywhere But Here [Prod. El-P]"

"R.A.P. Music" finally hits iTunes and stores tomorrow.

Action Bronson Releases "Dr. Lecter" On Limited Edition Vinyl 2LP

Action Bronson Releases "Dr. Lecter" On Limited Edition Vinyl 2LP

One of 2011's standout releases gets the vinyl treatment.

Scarface Explains Why Def Jam Rejected T.I., Receiving His Own Trading Card

Scarface Explains Why Def Jam Rejected T.I., Receiving His Own Trading Card

Exclusive: Scarface looks back at "The Fix" 10 years later, as he discusses Platinum League trading cards and what Ying Yang Twins' "Whisper Song" taught him about the state of Hip Hop.