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Young Lace continues to tread forward as he gives us another release from his upcoming mixtape. Bipolar 2 drops June 18th and will feature the likes of Trinidad James, Lloyd, Dizzy Wright, Ty Dolla $ign, and Trey Songz, all backed by heavy production from top names. Listen to Lace’s newest single “Roller Coaster,” featuring Ca$h Out, below and check out the tracklist after the break. 1.) Bipolar Intro (Produced by Vybe) 2.) Y.N.L.M (Produced by Sonny Digital) feat. LA$W & Trinidad Jame$ 3.) Irie (Produced by DJ Spinz) feat. Ty$ 4.) All I Know (Produced by Vybe) feat. Dizzy Wright 5.) Handcuffin (Produced by Young Chop) 6.) Don’t Fall Asleep (Produced by Vybe) feat. Le$ & Skeme 7.) Say Cheese (Produced by Vybe) feat. LA$W 8.) Twenty Four Seven (Produced by Sound Mob) 9.) RollerCoaster (Produced by K.E. On The Track) (feat. Ca$hOut) 10.) Wassup (Produced by Vybe) feat. Lloyd 11.) BBGW 2 (Produced by MigL) feat. Trey Songz & DJ Sam Sneaker 12.) Listen If You Can (feat. TeeFlii) 13.) Drunk Textin (Produced by K.E. On The Track)

Grammy-winning singer Rihanna has the Internet in a frenzy as reports suggest dicey remarks shot at New York Knicks star J.R. Smith have forced her to pack it up and leave the Empire State.

Well, that was very quick. Juicy J released a new freebie called ‘Boss N***a‘ yesterday but already serves the visual treatment today. It ain’t o messing around on this one. Just him and some bottles of liquor. Stay Trippy, July 2nd.

Michelle Obama Speaks On Higher Education For African-American Students First Lady Michelle Obama is giving her two cents on the lack of priority that young African-Americans place an higher education. The FLOTUS recently addressed the graduating class of the Bowie State University, which is one of many Historically Black Colleges, and she made it a point to stress the importance of going to college and commended the graduating class for beating the statistics. via Think Progress First Lady Michelle Obama decided to trot out some very old talking points in her commencement address to the 2013 graduating class at Bowie State University: “Today, instead of walking miles every day to school, they’re sitting on couches for hours, playing video games, watching TV. Instead of dreaming of being a teacher or a lawyer or a business leader, they’re fantasizing about being a baller or a rapper,” Obama continued. “Right now, one in three African American students are dropping out of high school, only one in five African Americans between the ages of 25 and 29 has gotten a college degree.” But priorities should change, she said, because “getting an education is as important if not more important than it was back when this university was founded.” The first lady is known for keeping it 100 when she speaks, and this time was no exception. What do you think about this quote, Bossip fam?

XXL - Hip-Hop On A Higher Level This week in the world of Twitter, Kanye West announced the project of his newest visuals across the glob, Diddy trolled the world with Downton Diddy, Lil Wayne discussed his daughter’s graduation, French Montana announced Coke Boys South and more. Also, legends like Pete Rock and MC Serch show love to the new generation, and Tyler, the Creator sheds a tear for his sandwich. The post Hip-Hop Tweets Of The Week, 5/12-5/18 appeared first on XXL.

All eyes are on Diamond and “Me,” the first single off her EP Evolved, due in June. The former Crime Mob member polishes off some shiny rhymes while rocking her diamonds on the BigDreek-produced number. But beneath the sparkly exterior remains a tough MC, who packs a mean punch. Get a taste of Miss 32 Flavors.

Hymns of the Underground by Chuck the Archduke

shout outs to Mike Milla

The Boy Illinois is preparing to release Jean Baptiste in July, but while the finishing touches get put on the project he grabs Asia Monique for the Rel Elite-produced “Pull Up.”