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Top 10 New Rap CDs for July

This month ushers in us a batch of new albums sure to stay in rotation well past the summer. Check out the 10 hottest new rap releases to check for in July.

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Game's Love/Hate Relationship with Jay-Z is Mind-Boggling

Saturday July 11, 2009

Most people either love or hate Jay-Z. The Game can't seem to make up his mind. Game hurled subliminal disses at Jay-Z on "One Blood" and later changed it to a shoutout while performing the song at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, just 2 months later.

Less than week after apologizing to G-Unit for his issues with them, Game seems to have renewed his love/hate relationship with the Jiggaman. Why exactly the Compton MC remains eternally committed to whoring himself for attention is anyone's guess.

I don't expect Jay to respond, but I wouldn't mind if he did. It could be exciting or lame. Either way, both men would probably log a few more CD sales, with Blueprint 3 and Game's new album both on the horizon. After the hoopla dies down, Game will then apologize and move on to his next big name target.

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Jay-Z Tops Forbes' 2009 Richest Rappers List

Thursday July 9, 2009

Jay-Z has dethroned last year's Hip-Hop Cash King, 50 Cent, to snag the title for the 2nd time. According to Forbes, the Brooklyn hip-hop mogul raked in a whopping $35 million between June 2008 and June 2009.

Forbes' 2009 Hip-Hop Cash Kings list is remarkably identical to the 2008 lineup. Diddy comes it at #2 with $30 million. Kanye West checks in at #3 with $25 million. 50 Cent and Akon round up the Top 5 with $20 million apiece.

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Top 10 New Rap Releases for July

Wednesday July 8, 2009
BBQ season is in full effect. This month ushers in a batch of new music that will surely grace speakers at pool parties and summer concerts. Notable up and coming new rap music include: Fabolous' Loso's Way, Alchemist's Chemical Warfare, and LMFAO's Party Rock. Enjoy your trip to this store, but not without checking out July's Top 10 New Rap Releases.

New Video: KRS-One and Buckshot - "Robot"

Wednesday July 8, 2009
"Robot" is the lead cut from KRS-One and Buckshot collaborative album, Survival Skils. Directed by Todd Angkasuwan, the music video makes a case against the music industry's monkey see, monkey do" attitude that's pervaded today's music industry. KRS-One and Buckshot's 100% original full-length, Survival Skills, arrives on September 15, 2009.

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