Stereogum — Gucci Mane is now cranking out new albums so quickly that the promo machine can’t catch up. Later this week, Gucci will release his new LP The Return Of East Atlanta Santa. But last night, he was on TV doing the first single from Woptober, his last... more info

Stereogum — Travis Scott performed on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert last night, backed by a huge animatronic eagle (a slightly larger version of his marked-up generic stuffed animal merch item) and a giant birdcage. He did a medley of “Sweet Sweet” and ... more info

AllHipHop — NEW SCHOOL RAP STARS TO INVADE NEW ORLEANS IN MARCH more info

AllHipHop — THEY COUNTED HOMIE OUT! more info

Consequence of Sound — deadmau5, Travis Scott, Zeds Dead, Vince Staples, Young Thug, Car Seat Headrest, 21 Savage, and Lil Yachty among the confirmed acts. more info

AllHipHop — WOW..KID CUDI AND TRAVIS SCOTT DROP SOME HEAT! more info

Consequence of Sound — Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ was originally due out in September. more info

Stereogum — Last month, the extremely busy Gucci Mane released Woptober, his second proper album of the years. Its first single was “Last Time,” a banger with Travis Scott on the hook. It was pretty good. It has now been elevated to great, thanks to its new ... more info

AllHipHop — KID CUDI POSTS A LETTER TO HIS BROS more info

Stereogum — Kid Cudi recently checked himself into rehab for depression and suicidal urges. He got out earlier this month, appearing onstage with Pharrell, Travis Scott, and, most recently, Kanye West, and now he’s posted a lengthy note on Facebook thanking Ka... more info