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One half of The Clipse, Pusha T has officially inked his solo deal with Def Jam Records through G.O.O.D Music. To comment on the deal Pusha openly stated, “Solidifying my first solo venture, G.O.O.D Music/DefJam is my home. That machine with my creativity is gonna make for satisfied hiphop fans.”

With the Def Jam machine now behind him, fans can look forward to Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray coming soon followed by a solo album with a release date still TBD.

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After contradicting reports both confirmed than denied that rapper/mogul Cliffor “T.I.” Harris would be released from Forrest City Correctional Facility in Arkansas today, it’ official, the king’s out patna. Although his sentence in jail was originally set to last through September 29th, T.I. got out a month earlier than expected. He will now spend another month at a halfway house before coming home, hopefully for good this time. Peep Tip’s first tweets fresh out the bid.

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If you recall, rapper Jim Jones fired some shots at Lil Wayne on Monday via Twitter in reference to his attire at this year’s VMAs. The Source caught up with the Dip Set capo to speak on his problem with Mr. Carter.

This past Monday, Jim Jones of the Diplomats caused a little bit of a stir after sending out a controversial tweet that many may have believed were directed at Lil’ Wayne. On August 29th, Jones tweeted “So these rappers and RnB singers started gang bangin’ and claiming blood after they’ve made millions? WTF , where they do that at?” Jones continued and made his seemingly vague tweet a little bit clearer when he stated “Real men don’t wear spandex, smh lol.”

In an interview with TheSource.com yesterday, Jim Jones elaborated a little bit more on his thoughts on that tweet and on twitter in general. “See that’s the funny thing about Twitter, man. Everybody always assumes something,” Jones said laughingly. “ I say what I want to say and always have. To me Twitter is also a form of entertainment and I know some people have to make a living off of writing and blogging about that shit, so I ain’t knocking them for that. But about that actual tweet, I didn’t directly aim that at anybody and anyone who knows me knows if I got something to say about somebody I’m going to say it. But if people feel a certain way I always say if that shoe fits, wear it, ya’ dig?”

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While Tyler and Golf Wang fans at large are celebrating the rapper’s VMA win in the category of Best New Artist, one organization is none-to-pleased with the Odd Future frontman’s new accolade. GLAAD issued the following statement in response to Tyler’s MTV award:

“Rather than providing simply a larger platform, MTV and other networks should educate viewers about why anti-gay and misogynistic language has no place in the music industry today,” said Herndon Graddick, Senior Director of Programs at GLAAD. “Given Tyler’s history of such remarks, viewers and potential sponsors should refrain from honoring homophobia and in the future look to a more deserving artist.”

In response to GLAAD’s statement, Tyler’s manager Christian Clancy openly stated, “Gaga, or whoever that was, cussed more than Tyler (I counted) last night and no one is talking about that. Only him. Is it somehow “scarier” and more offensive when a young black kid cusses but “artistic” when Gaga does?” He went on to add “the irony here is Ive been in music business pretty much my entire adult life and Tyler is probably the least homophobic artists Ive been around… its a generation thing.”

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As the one week sales estimates for Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV keep rising, Birdman took to Twitter to forecast even greater figures tha Billboards now 850K projections for the LP. In his usual crytic Twitter lingo Baby is calling it now, JR. Gon Sell. 1 mil. 7 day. *Birdman handrub*

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Some shots were thrown Kanye’s way on Twitter earlier today from @DaRealAmberRose. Even though the tweet was sent via Ubersocial for Blackberry, the app Amber usually tweets with, she later denied it was actually her and claimed she was hacked. Her tweet aimed at Kanye mentioned rapper Game who responded diplomatically to her Yeezy slander.

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BALLER STATUS: Kreayshawn has been the talk of the Internet all weekend.

Although she was nominated for Best New Artist at Sunday’s (August 28), which she lost to fellow newcomer Tyler The Creator, the Oakland rapper was on almost every blog over the past several day … but for controversy, rather than for her music.

While at the VMAs, she was going through multiple things. First off, her Twitter account (@Kreayshawn) was hacked and nude photos taken while she was underage was leaked online.

Kreayshawn also had a run-in with Rick Ross, who got into a heated exchange with her manager Stretch. It was also a popular topic.

The stress of being in the spotlight, and all that comes with it, has taken a toll on the young rapper … who expressed her anger about the situation on Monday (August 29), calling the game “fake.”

“All I wanted to do is create and have a good time,” Kreayshawn wrote in a Tumblr blog, titled “I Am Mad.” “But, this is quickly forming into something I never would have signed up for, from being accused of being racist to getting my pre-teen nudes leaked everywhere.”

Despite a lucrative deal with Columbia Records and a VMAs nomination, she contemplates whether she is cut out for this industry.

“I feel like this sh** ain’t my cup of tea,” she vented. “Someone else want my job right about now? Im just gotta sip lean and disappear. THIS GAME IS FAKE AS ALL HELL!”

Not sure if Kreayshawn has heard A Tribe Called Quest’s classic single, “Check The Rime,” but Q-Tip says is best: “Industry rule #4080, Record company people are shady.”

Dealer: BS

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While much of the mid-Atlantic and New England continues to suffer from residual flooding and power outages in the wake of Irene, a new storm in the Atlantic bears some watching.

Katia (pronounced KAH-tyah according to the National Hurricane Center) formed south of the Cape Verde Islands Monday morning.

The storm is moving over very warm sea surface temperatures; however, it is encountering some stronger winds aloft and an area of dry air to the north, which has limited development thus far.

Over the coming days, the winds aloft are forecast to decrease, which will allow the storm to gradually strengthen.

Expert Senior Meteorologist Bob Smerbeck states that “The ingredients are just not there for rapid intensification of Katia; instead, it should just gradually strengthen over the coming days.”

Either way, AccuWeather.com meteorologists feel that the storm could strengthen into a hurricane by Thursday and perhaps a major hurricane by the upcoming weekend as it passes north of the Lesser Antilles.

So, the big question becomes where is Katia headed and will it have an impact on the U.S.?more…

Check out Chuck Taylor’s cover shoot for LA Weekly where he poses with some topless golden arm candy. You can read the LA weekly feature here. Reminds me of the James Bond movie Goldfinger except Game’s chicks are still breathing when they turn gold. #007Swag

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The homey Deftronic recorded Jay-Z and Kanye West’s VMA performance from last night and zoomed in on Kanye’s Air Yeezy 2 kicks which he debuted to the world on stage. The kicks are being named the “Watermelons” due to for the Solar Red inner sock lining along with hints of White/Zen Grey and the green of the sole. While it’s now suspected that a pair of Air Yeezy 2′s will frop on November 15th, it may not be this colorway.

Check out some pics of the fresh “Watermelons” after the jump.

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