Stereogum — After releasing the surprisingly strong Black Dollar mixtape, Rick Ross is coming out with a new album called Black Market next month; we’ve already posted lead single “Sorry,” with Chris Brown. Ross also roped Nas into rapping on the new song ... more info

Stereogum — Atlanta drug-rap czar Jeezy and New York purist king Nas might not be the most likely combination, but for whatever reason, they fit nicely together. They sounded great together on “My President Is Black” eight years ago, and they sound great tog... more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Lauryn Hill appeared onstage wearing a sheer black veil draped over her face. She kicked off her set with unrecognizable versions of songs that once defined her career, burying her trademark gruff raps and tender harmonies in the complex arrangements... more info

Stereogum — Later this week, Houston rap originator Scarface returns with Deeply Rooted, his first album since 2008. We’ve posted first single “Steer,” but the song on the tracklist that jumps out most immediately is the one with all the big guests. That s... more info

Stereogum — Last night Rick Ross announced that he will be releasing yet another album, this one is titled Black Dollar and it will be out tomorrow. He shared “Foreclosures” along with the announcement yesterday, and today we get “Money Dance,” a collabo... more info

The Daily Mail — Jamie Laing, 26, confessed to still having feelings for his former flame Jess Woodley, 21, despite agreeing to be committed to new love interest Nas Gharai. more info

Stereogum — Nas released Run The Jewels’ 2014-defining RTJ2 on his Mass Appeal label, and Zack De La Rocha guested on highlight-of-highlights “Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck).” Now it appears both those ’90s legends are back in the studio with Killer... more info

Stereogum — Your Old Droog is releasing new music, even though it’s become clear that he is not, in fact, Nas. His latest track is called “We Don’t Know You” and will be on a forthcoming Nicest EP that’s out 7/17. It flips a smooth, jazzy piano sample ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Amanda Hatfield, words by Andrew Sacher Run the Jewels & Nas (via BV Instagram) / Sleigh Bells / Vince Staples The Northside festival shows at 50 Kent wrapped up yesterday (6/14) with Run the Jewels, Sleigh Bells, and... more info