NEWS: Young Jeezy Named Senior Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records

I guess Young Jeezy knows where the talent is, huh? According to DJ Folk, The Snowman is now the Senior Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records. As crazy as this sounds, this is a smart move on Atlantic's part. Who knows what people want more than the artists themselves? Not to mention I haven't really been feeling what the artists on Atlantic have been putting out recently. Congrats, Jeezy! Hit the jump to read more about the deal between Atlantic & Mr. Jeezy.

NEWS: Azealia Banks & Diplo Cover Vibe Magazine

Azealia Banks & Diplo cover Vibe Magazine's August/September edition, which hits stores August 22nd. Hit the jump to read the full cover story.

MUSIC: Hip-Hop (feat. Nas, Scarface & DJ Premier) - DJ Khaled

DJ Khaled recruits the Justice League to produce a track for his upcoming album, Kiss The Ring, which drops August 21st. 

VIDEO: Black Lip Bastard [Remix] (feat. Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q & Jay Rock) - Ab-Soul

MUSIC: Yuck (feat. Lil Wayne) - 2 Chainz

2 Chainz connects with Lil Wayne for a track off of his debut album, Based On a T.R.U. Story, which drops August 14th. Pre-order Based On a T.R.U. Story here.

NEWS: Official Artwork + Track Listing for Busta Rhymes' "Year of the Dragon [Mixtape]"

If you haven't heard yet, Busta was planning on releasing a mixtape for the masses sometime this summer. Today, we finally get a release date. On August 21st, Busta will drop Year of the Dragon for free. Hit the jump to peep the track listing. Salute!

VIDEO: Drake Talks Aaliyah Album

"Tyrone aka T-RexXx scores an exclusive interview with Drake backstage at OVO Fest and chats about the festival and his upcoming collaboration with the late Aaliyah."

So, what is the Haughton family going to do about this?

VIDEO: Kevin Hart, Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Feature in 2012 VMA Awards Commercial

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NEWS: The Haughton Family Will NOT Support a New Aaliyah Album

Not long after "Enough Said" was released, Aaliyah's family has made a statement on Aaliyah's official facebook page saying that they do NOT support a posthumous album. Hit the jump to read more the statement and the state of Aaliyah's new album.

MUSIC: HITstory [Mixtape] - Hit-Boy

The brains behind N*ggas and Paris, and A$AP Rocky's Goldie finally releases a solo project for the masses. Features include Big Sean, Kid Cudi, John Legend, Chip Tha Ripper, and more. I am not really sure to expect, so I am going into the experience with impartiality. Hit the jump to listen to and download the whole project.