Is it finally happening? A collaborative album of Ghostface Killah and DOOM has been in discussion for more than six years. While the two proficient rap workaholics have released respective solo materials consistently since their first joint efforts off Ghostface Killah’s Fishscale, the hype surrounding a project by the two mighty MCs has never diminished. But with the above video, the duo’s project—loosely titled Doomstarks—appears like it’ll finally come into fruition. Ghostface spews several updates about the album, and assures us all that it won’t take too long. Regarding the delay, the Wu-Tang member puts it, “Everything happens in God’s time.” Eager beavers must await.

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Still hot off his mixtape Wrath of Caine, Pusha T’s equipped to unleash his solo debut My Name Is My Name.

The Clipse member announced his plans last night at the Grammy Awards to Fuse TV, also adding that his record with Rick Ross (“Millions”) will be on to the album.

In addition, Pusha shared some details on shooting the music video for “Doesn’t Matter” with French Montana in Brooklyn, New York. Check out the full interview below.

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A Kanye West album rumor is never new. So the latest social media hype on Mr. West’s supposed upcoming studio album, Rich Black American, though seems incredibly appealing, looks most certainly like a well-plotted hoax.

A photo showcasing an unclear album cover and a track listing, which includes guest features from likes of Pusha T, Frank Ocean, Beyoncé, Florence Welch, Skrillex (who has previously stated his involvement with ‘Ye’s next album) and Big Sean, make the image that much more convincing.

In addition, a song titled “Perfect Bitch,” is on the track list, which Kanye has previously said via tweets that it’s a song detailing his relationship with current girlfriend and soon-to-be mother of his child, Kim Kardashian.

Check out the image below to be the judge.

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Fresh off the release of his debut mixtape under Mad Decent, Birth Of An Icon, Riff Raff aka the Rap Game Julio Franco will be hitting the stage at Santos Party House tomorrow night (Aug 30), and XXLMag.com has a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky fan.

The first reader to e-mail XXL@harris-pub.com with the name of Riff Raff’s pet snake, the one featured in videos “Porsche Cayenne” “Versace Python” and “Break Away,” will win a free pair of tickets to see the always entertaining Houston rapper, who’s revealed a live press conference will also be part of the evening’s festivities…whatever that means.

Entries must include a full name (first and last), along with “Riff Raff Tickets” in the e-mail subject line. This contest is limited to fans, who are 18-years-old and up and will be in the New York City area tomorrow tonight. —XXL Staff (@XXL)

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After teaming up Nicki Minaj on “Beez in Trap”, 2 Chainz and the head Barb now join forces once again on the “Spent It” rapper’s latest single “I Luv Dem Strippers.” The dancer ode is off of 2 Chainz’ August 14 debut album, Based on a T.R.U. Story. Read More…

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This week, in the wonderful world of Tumblr blogs we never knew were possible but are totally thankful for, it’s Aziz Ansari photoshopped on the cover of your favorite hip-hop albums. Entitled emceezansari, the anonymous blog does a remarkable (and, yes, hilarious) job of superimposing Ansari’s humorous face on album covers. Read More…

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Memphis Bleek has taken what he feels was a necessary break from the rap game, but he hasn’t strayed too far. READ MORE…

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Despite the persisting rumors, Wiz Khalifa confirms that his fiancée Amber Rose is not pregnant, but he is very very excited about getting married. Read More…

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Although they’ve only been a couple for a few months now, rumors of an approaching wedding between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are heating up. However, with Kim’s 72-day marriage still a recent memory, the public may not be so interested in hearing about the reality star tying the knot again so quickly. Despite what anyone else may think Kim’s mom, Kris Jenner says she will 100 percent support the two in whatever decisions they make. Read More…

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In the midst of the “Under the Influence of Music” tour with Wiz Khalfia, Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolBoy Q, Mac Miller is already planning his next step. With the current tour wrapping in August, the “Pink Slime” rapper announced plans to launch the second leg of his “Macadelic” tour with Travis Porter and YG added on the roster. Read More…

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Drake is taking his lyric, “Don’t make me break your Kevin Hart, boy,” pretty seriously, at least on the paintball field.The rapper and comedian enjoyed a paintball battle yesterday in Toronto according to Drake’s official fan site Word on the Road. Read More…

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Kanye West and his girlfriend Kim Kardashian are continuing their very public romance. The two were spotted in NYC this weekend after a few weeks of globetrotting. READ MORE…

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Rapper/boss/hustler Slim Thug just added another slash to his handle: author. After boasting this line: “Hard times got the whole United States stressin’/I’m writin’ a book, how to survive in a recession” in his second verse on “I Run” from his second solo opus, Boss of All Bosses, the towering MC decided to deliver on his promise to teach the dos and don’ts to those trying to “stack bread” and those just trying to stay in their financial lane by penning the book, “How To Survive In A Recession.” Read More…

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Rockie Fresh is the latest addition to Rick Ross’ MMG roster, and Rozay is confident that the young Chicago rapper will find will fit right in. Read More…

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After a few setbacks, Lloyd Banks finally dropped his anticipated mixtape V6: The Gift on Tuesday (July 24). The 15-track tape includes features from Jadakiss, SchoolBoy Q, Fabolous and more. Download at DatPiff and check the tracklist and stream after the jump. Read More…

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August will bring around the three-year anniversary of Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y’s How Fly mixtape, and the duo plan to commemorate the occasion with the release of Live in Concert. Read More…

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It’s been almost 10 years since the untimely death of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay, and to mark the anniversary, his close friend Erik “Shake” James is presenting the JMJ Back to School Giveaway. The community event will be held at Shake’s Milwaukee barber shop, where he will be giving away school supplies as well as free Adidas as part of Adidas’ “Show Us How You Represent” marketing campaign. Read More…

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Apparently Young Money isn’t done with Pusha T just yet. When the G.O.O.D Music rapper dropped his “”Exodus 23:1″ single, a few lines were immediately interpreted as shots at YMCMB, prompting Lil Wayne to fire back at him with the diss track “Goulish.” Pusha later denied that he was taking any direct shots, and Wayne eventually brushed off the beef as “a reaction,” but now Jae Millz is sending a few jabs at the Clipse rapper. Read More…

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Kanye West is extremely fond of his latest solo single “Cold,” and there’s no way he’d pass up the chance to film an accompanying video for the track. Read More…

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Artist Name: Dappy

Location: London, UK.

Musical Style: “No one’s s–t is gonna sound like mine, I made sure of that. I ain’t gonna be rapping like everyone else, it’s just gonna be straight double metaphors, punchline after punchline. I call it, ‘M-singing.’ That’s what I’m bringing to the table this year and the ones who are doing that in America, to me, are Big Sean and Drake, but they’re not really singing, singing.” Read More…

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