New York Times — There are few distractions on this rapper’s raw 13th studio album, which responds to Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” and doesn’t strive to sound like the present hip-hop moment. more info

PopSugar — Kanye West is exiting the Tidal family. According to TMZ, the Yeezus rapper believes the music streaming service, which JAY-Z acquired and relaunched in 2015, owes him "more than $3 million" in fees. Kanye's lawyers claim he was not paid a bonus for... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Kanye West has reportedly left Tidal over a money dispute. more info

AllHipHop — KANYE AND JAY-Z BEEFING OVER MONEY more info

Core News — “Diplo & Friends exclusively in the mix, this week with exciting house production duo MAXIMONO and Las Vegas based dj/producer Mighty Mi… Expect brand new music from the likes of Gorgon City, Billy Kenny, Cause & Affect, Redlight, Becky Hill, Jus... more info

AllHipHop — MAYBE...MAYBE NOT! more info

Stereogum — JAY-Z worked with a single producer on his soul-baring new album 4:44 . That producer is No I.D., also known for his work with Common, Kanye West, and Vince Staples, and in a new interview with Rolling Stone , No I.D. teases the release of B-sides ... more info

E! Online — Is 4:44 a direct response to Lemonade? Many of the lyrics to Jay-Z's tracks on his new album appear to be in response to lines from wife Beyoncé's 2016 smash hit record,... more info

AllHipHop — A LADY SCHOLAR WEIGHS IN ON 4:44. more info

New York Times — The producer No I.D. discusses his work crafting the rapper’s entire new album. more info