Rapper/actor LL Cool J (James Todd Smith, III) is wrapping up to release his 13th album entitled “Exit 13″ under Russell Simmons’ Def Jam. The album reportedly will be produced by rapper 50 Cent.

As for his relationship with Russell Simmons the rapper stated, “We have a great, incredible relationship. You only get a few chances for a certain amount of friends.”
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After being jacked on last Saturday, Foxy Brown has allegedly returned to claim she’s gangsta on a new track called “We Don’t Surrender” featuring Grafh. In the song, Foxy Brown says, “I’m a Gangsta” and then spits the lyrics “Cops wanna talk to Fox, I got nothing… F!!ck what the paper say, they got nothing… Still fightin b!tch, I’m not runnin…” The female rapper even goes on to say that she carries guns and the whole shebang. Many speculate that this is her way of saving her career and “street credibility”.
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Multi-Grammy winning OutKast member, Andre 3000, is expecting to release a new album that will contain music from his Cartoon Network animated series, Class of 3000. Class of 3000: Music Volume One will include the voices of the children and characters from his animated show, including the rapper’s character, Sunny Bridges.
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After fans sent in petitions and questioned about Fugees member Lauryn Hill releasing another solo album after almost a decade, it has been announced that she is in fact currently recording a new album with no confirmed release date.
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On Monday night, the House of Courvoisier sponsored “T.I.”, Clifford Harris’ album release party in West Hollywood for his forthcoming album “T.I. vs T.I.P.” The album is expected in stores on July 3, 2007. Check out a few of the photos. (more…)

While Carmine Gotti Agnello, Jr celebrated his 21st birthday at the China Club, he announced to guests that he will be releasing a rap album which is untitled. The “Growing Up Gotti” star says he is working with Ruff Ryders on his upcoming rap album and will be called “C. Gotti”. Those currently working with him on the album are DMX, Jadakiss and Cassidy.
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Check out Stat Quo’s single off his album “Statlanta” entitled “Here We Go” released on Shady Records/Aftermath Entertainment.

Rapper Foxy Brown “Inga Marchand” has been having her moments over the past few years after allegedly attacking two manicurist in a New York nail salon, violating her three year probation and beating up a beauty store owner.
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Japanese pop singer/rapper Namie Amuro “Queen of J-pop” is expected to be releasing her latest album “Play” on June 27, 2007 and on July 3, 2007 in the US. The album is expected to include 12 songs, 4 of which are single tracks. One of her new songs reportedly titled ‘Top Secret’ will be the theme song of the popular drama series ‘Prison Break 2′ in Japan. Get your dose of the video “Hide & Seek”.
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Be afraid, be very afraid. Well not necessarily.

Björk recently stated that she collaborated with Timbaland on two songs for her upcoming album which is due out this Spring on Atlantic Records. The singer also revealed that she brought on music producer Timbaland not because he’s hot right now, but because he’s unique. Yes, like her.
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