Pusha T Delays Album Release

Rapper Pusha T has announced that his upcoming album, previously expected to be released on Black Friday, has been pushed back. The album is still untitled and he's still piecing together what tracks will stay and which ones will be scrapped, which led to the initial release date being canceled.

“No, I’m not putting it out on Black Friday. The actual album is not finished, and I don’t have a title for it,” he said in an interview with Bootleg Kev. “I’ve been making records. I’ve got eight records. I don’t know what’s going to make the album. We’ve definitely found a groove, though."

"I can honestly say with ‘Ye executive producing this thing, it’s going to be a masterpiece," T added. "Lyrically, know one thing, lyric-driven. Street, for sure.”

Pusha T On Consequence's Disses

G.O.O.D. Music rapper Pusha T is clowning his former labelmate Consequence once again. The two have been feuding ever since Cons left the imprint and began taking shots at founder Kanye West and other affiliates within the crew. Cons even previously accused Pusha of stealing rhymes from him.

It doesn't appear that the bad blood will be subsiding any time soon.

"I just think it's pretty pathetic, man. It all boils down to loyalty, and having certain principles. Nobody maliciously tries to do anything," Pusha explained in an interview. "This is a business, and sometimes things don't work -- some artists don't pop. But I don't think you blame the head of that crew for it, especially in a business like this, which is so self-sufficient. It's really unfortunate, but what can you say?"

Kanye West Freestyles For 15 Mins

Rapper Kanye West took part in a long freestyle showcase in Krakow, Poland. West performed at the Coke Live Music Festival and freestyled for close to fifteen minutes after a performance of his hit "Runaway." He was joined onstage by G.O.O.D. Music rapper Pusha T.

The two performed an extended version of "Runaway" and surprised fans with West's lengthy freestyle.

Chiddy of the duo Chiddy Bang freestyled for nine hours straight earlier this year and currently holds the world record.

Wale and Kid CuDi Reunite

Rappers Wale and Kid CuDi ended their feud earlier this year, and now the friends-turned-enemies-turned-friends again have collaborated on the track “Focused” from Wale's upcoming album, Ambition.

"We're 23 years old at this time, we're trying to figure it all out," Wale said of he and CuDi's friendship. "We went from not having sh-- to having money at our disposal, so it kind of f---ed up our friendship. He doesn't smoke as much anymore, but his name is Scott."

The two rappers reconciled via Twitter several months ago.

“I was like, 'Sup, man, how you been?' He said, 'I been good, man. I just wanted to get right to it: I know I've been acting kind of f---ed up and weird,' and this that and a third and all that other personal sh--. He threw that out there, and we just made amends. The next morning, he called me like, 'I just wanted to let you know I wasn't high or anything when I called you. I really meant it.'"

Big Sean Addresses Sexual Assault Case

Rapper Big Sean experienced his first bit of controversy earlier this month month after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman and was arrested after a show in Buffalo, New York. The details were sketchy, but the rapper is finally breaking his silence on the incident.

Sean gave an interview with radio show host Tim Westwood in which fans submitted questions via Twitter, and he discussed the August 4th arrest.

“Man, sh*t--that was just some little minor sh*t man. I really want to talk about it too and go through the details, but my lawyer says I can’t talk about it til it’s all said and done. But I’d be happy too,” Big Sean explained.

Birdman On "Watch the Throne:"

Birdman shared his thoughts on Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne album. The Cash Money founder says that the album reflects an older perspective in hip hop, and he still believes that hip hop is a younger man's game.

He also alluded to Lil Wayne and Drake doing something similar.

"It's older versus younger," Baby said in an interview. "I listened to a few songs [off Watch The Throne] and it feels like an older feel to me. I think with Drake and Wayne, they young. They young cats. You got 23 and 28. Then you got Jay-Z and them, who are older and really on their way out the game. Then you got Wayne and Drake and them, who are still youthful [...] So, it's two different types of music all the way across the board. But what they're doing is great -- I think it's great for the game, great for the business, great for retail as a whole. I just think when Wayne and Drake get together is going to be something real special also because we more youthful."

Video Jay-Z & Kanye West - Otis Premier

WATCH THE THRONE: Kanye West & Jay-Z - Otis © 2011 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC

Drake Has No Beef With Big Sean

Drake shot down rumors that he had some ill will towards G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean. While speaking in Canada, Drake gave Sean a shout-out and made it clear to the crowd that he and the new(er) kid on the block are perfectly cool with each other.

"I don't know what the f*ck is going on, you know what I am saying. My first show ever I shared the stage with this kid, this dude I have a lot of respect for. I'ma say this right now in front of all my Detroit people man. I'ma let you know Big Sean, you my n*gga man, for real on everything man. If I got to tell you this way, I tell you this way. I don't want to make people make sh*t what it isn't, man that's my n*gga I got the utmost respect for him. I love Detroit."

Big Sean Downplays G.O.O.D. Beefs

Big Sean is quite the diplomatic emcee. When asked about perceived shots fired at his G.O.O.D. Music cohort Kanye West--Yeezy has been called by both The Game and former G.O.O.D. Music artist Consequence--Sean took the high road.

"Kanye, that situation with him and Consequence, that's way personal," Sean explained in an interview. "That's not a random dude dissing. That was somebody who was part of the fam, was all in the fam together and then they had their problems..[Game's 'Otis' diss?] I didn't even take it as a diss. I took it as him doing what he do. Don't he got an album that's about to come out?"

Consequence is prepping the release of his upcoming project Movies on Demand 3

Watch The Throne's "Otis" Cover Art Also Creative Directed By Riccardo Tisci

According to Virgil Abloh's Twittter and Tumblr, Riccardo Tisci was the creative director behind the cover art for"Otis." This is not surprising news, as the Givenchy designer has also overseen the cover artwork for Watch The Throne and its first single, "H.A.M."

To find out more about the designer, click here.

And if you haven't listened to "Otis" yet, what you waiting for?

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Big Sean Headlining Tour

G.O.O.D. Music's Big Sean has announced that he will be headlining his own tour later in the fall of 2011. Sean is currently on tour with Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa as the opening act.

“This fall, I’m doing my own tour,” Sean explained. “The tour’s definitely going to be some fun sh*t, and it’s going to be me headlining.”

Sean shared some of the details of his routine while on tour with Wiz.

“This tour [with Wiz Khalifa] is what’s really taking a lot of my time up," he noted. "This sh*t is so tiring, I can’t even believe it. It’s like, waking up early as f*ck, doing radio all day [with] meet-and-greets, then doing a show, then doing after parties, mixed with interviews, mixed with…writing raps. It’s tiring as hell, but…it’s all a process to me, so I’m excited and happy. Every time I’m about to complain, I’m like, ‘Sh*t, I’ve wanted this so bad.’ It’s better than being broke as f*ck and living with my mom.”

Kanye West And Jay-Z - H*A*M (VEVO Presents: G.O.O.D. Music)

VEVO presents Kanye West & G.O.O.D. Music. VEVO Powerstation: Austin, TX. Watch The Throne - H*A*M (c) 2010 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC

Pusha T Praises Def Jam/G.O.O.D. Deal

Pusha T shared his enthusiasm after learning that his imprint, G.O.O.D. Music had signed a deal with Def Jam. The G.O.O.D. Music artist sees nothing but positives in the partnership and looks forward to what can be accomplished with the two parties working together.

"I think the whole G.O.O.D. Music-Def Jam thing can only be good," says Pusha. "A machine like Def Jam, and the artistry that GOOD Music has... it's a match made in heaven."

Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music Inks With Island Def Jam

After a run on Sony/Columbia, Kanye West has decided to take his label to Island Def Jam. The deal is long-term, with their first project launching under the new terms of the deal will be Big Sean's Finally Famous album, which is slated to drop tomorrow. Barry Wiess, chairman and COO of Universal Motown Republic Group and IDJMG issued this statement:

G.O.O.D. Music is an exciting new chapter in the long and successful association of Kanye West and Island Def Jam. As a recording artist and a producer over the past eight years, there is no one who has made a greater impression on the game than Kanye. We look forward to working closely with the new and established artists that he will be bringing to G.O.O.D. Music, which is already off to an impressive start with Big Sean. He not only pours it out for himself, but he has made the difference with his presence on innumerable projects with other artists who are indebted to him. Kanye is an integral core member of the IDJ family, and G.O.O.D. Music continues his unselfish tradition of bringing along great new artists to the forefront.

[HipHopDX]

Big Sean On Beyonce Comparison

Kanye West caused a little bit of a stir recently when he said that his protege, G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean, would achieve fame on the level of pop/R&B superstar Beyonce. Instead of running from the odd comparison, Sean says he will embrace it and use it as motivation.

"You know, I am gonna be that. I'm gonna take it there. I'm not gonna make 'Ye eat his words or anything," he says. "I appreciate him being so outspoken and for believing in me so much. It gives me my own confidence."

Kanye West Signs Nigerian Artists

Kanye West has signed Nigerian artists Don Jazzy and D'Banj to G.O.O.D. Music. The signing gives the imprint a bit of an international flavor and broadens its roster, which also includes Pusha T, Cyhi the Prince and others.

“Lord I thank you for being So GOOD to us. On such a special day u have decided to humble us more! I'm speechless. Congrats Bro.. It's TIME," wrote D'banj. "Just like yesterday myself and my brother did Tongolo. 7yrs later Mo’ Hits signs with Good Music. Best birthday gift ever. God thank u."

Don Jazzy also voiced his gratitude and excitement over the signing.

“Thanks for ur love and prayers always. Now we can hear IDJA from the world’s finest Stars. Thanks again its Naija,” wrote Jazzy.

Video: Pusha T "Alone In Vegas"

While Pusha T has been on a great run with the visuals from Fear of God, we're glad to finally get one for standout track "Alone In Vegas." Watch the Orson Whales-directed video here.
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Pusha T & Kanye Get To Work

Pusha T is enthusiastic about his current label situation with G.O.O.D. Music. His mixtape "Fear of God" was well-received in hip hop circles, and anticipation has been high for his official releases under the G.O.O.D. Music imprint.

"The dope part about G.O.O.D. Music is that everybody has a lane. Like ever-y-body has a lane," Pusha-T told AllHipHop.

"When we attack a project, you know, there’s just a general idea that happens, and everybody just gives their own perspective," Pusha T said. "Me and Kanye have been in [the studio] and we’ve done a good five or six records, and we’ve left them alone. Then we’re gonna revisit it. We’re about to go to Chile, actually this week sometime, and we’ll probably do a show and just revisit some of the records."

Big Sean Appreciates Lil Kim's Praises She's Definitely A Legend In My Eyes

After learning that Lil Kim endorsed him in a recent interview, G.O.O.D. Music's Big Sean voiced his appreciation and his desire to work with the Queen Bee.

"Word? D*mn, she said that? Sh*t. That's crazy. Nobody ever told me that," Sean said in an interview. "She's definitely a legend in my eyes. I came up on the Bad Boy era with Biggie and Ma$e and her. I would definitely love to work with her and she's the sh*t, man. That's crazy. I'm speechless, for real...I'm really listening to a lot of older stuff too like Notorious B.I.G., that whole Bad Boy sh*t and 'Pac...That's so f*cking dope, that Lil' Kim sh*t. You've got to get me her contact so I can call her."

Last month, Kim mentioned Sean and Wiz Khalifa as two artists she was currently into.

"I'm really loving Wiz Khalifa. I like him a lot. I think he's a dope artist," Kim told Rap Up. "And also another up-and-coming artist, his name is Big Sean. I think he's hot."

Kid Cudi Leaves His Label

Rapper Kid Cudi took to Twitter to announce his split from his longtime label Dream On. Dream On has released all of Cudi's commercial music since 2009. The rapper was slightly vague, but he did say that things are fine between himself and Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music imprint.

“Pat and Emile [of Dream On] are doing their own thing, I wish them well," Cudi said. "I have a diff vision, for music, for the world. I'm just doing the right thing, I come from a different place. people lose sight of the mission. Can't expect everyone to be built like me. when people have different visions, you gotta go your own way. Dream on is over, new label announcement soon. Always f—-n with yeezy, for life. period. A true friend. GOOD music affiliate for life."

"As far as my movement, I have to lead it. Can't expect people to have the same morals as me … I am still with GOOD music, with that being said im just changin my side of things up a bit. So it will be ?/GOOD. Still distributed through Motown. the jams will be the same, but more real and true to me. the new label will be formed with @DotDaGenius. I have a new name [for the label], I just wanna lock it in contractually first. This is a day to rejoice, this isn't bad news. Things are gonna be so epic, I'm like a kid on xmas eve I'm so excited bout this new chapter.”