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50 Cent has Interscope Records in a choke hold as he canceled his upcoming album that was due out in November. Fifty leaked a new song “I’m On It” this morning and he’s threatening to leak a Dr.Dre’s new song “Psycho” at 2 p.m. today. Read more at HipHopDX.

The Beasties Boys released a full EP of nothing but “Don’t Play No Game” remixes. The original version from their album ‘Hot Sauce Committee Part 2’ features Santigold. The remix EP includes contributions from SebastiAn,  Bangladesh, Z-Trip, and A Cappella, and  and it’s available on iTunes right now. Read more at Pitchfork.

The real Bill Bellamy responds to Lil B’s “Bill Bellamy”. Bellamy tells XXL, “I clicked on the link [on YouTube] and I immediately start laughing. It’s catchy ’cause it’s so ridiculous. It’s easy to learn ’cause all you gotta do is count to ten felonies and you know it.” Bellamy thinks the Based God is smart for finding his niche with celebrity inspired tunes. Read more at XXL.

Lil Wayne was on the July/August cover of XXL Magazine wearing a FLI PELICAN t-shirt that got the hip hop world talking. The gray, long-sleeve with the phrase “NO SUCKA S##T” was designed but Nino Corleone for the Atlanta-based brand. Fli Pelican’s goal is to take street wear and blend it with luxury garments and materials. Recently, Nino spoke with Vibe Magazine about his YMCMB collaboration and what’s next for the brand. Read the article at Vibe.

Tags: 50 cent, bill bellamy, Lil B, lil wayne, the beastie boys

Posted on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 at 10:47 am by Emily and is filed under News, RapCity.

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