Pusha T turns the City of Light dark in the gritty video for “Numbers on the Boards.” The G.O.O.D. Music lyricist drops some dope bars while overlooking Paris and goes underground in a subway while spitting more fire. Kanye West and Chief Keef also make cameos.

The Don Cannon-produced song is set to appear on his upcoming debut My Name Is My Name, due July 16. The album features production from Kanye West, Pharrell, The-Dream, Knottz, Don Cannon, and Swizz Beatz, plus collaborations with Kanye, Rick Ross, Future, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar.

Watch Pusha cast his dark spell below.

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In addition to announcing a release date for his debut, Pusha T took over the stage at “106 & Park,” where he performed a medley of his songs including “Don’t Like,” “New God Flow,” and his latest, “Numbers on the Boards.”

My Name Is My Name drops July 16 featuring collaborations with Kanye West, Rick Ross, Future, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar, plus production from Kanye, Pharrell, The-Dream, Knottz, Don Cannon, and Swizz Beatz.

The video for “Numbers on the Boards” was shot in Paris and will premiere next week.

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Prepare for a G.O.O.D. summer. Ahead of albums from Big Sean and 2 Chainz, Pusha T has set an official release date for his upcoming solo debut.

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Red Café shows out on his flashy new single “Boss Bitches & Fast Cars” featuring Fabolous and Pusha T. In the accompanying visuals, the Bad Boy rapper makes his way to the PROJECT trade show in Las Vegas and performs at the DUB Show in L.A., where he meets up with Akon and his labelmate French Montana.

The song will appear on his upcoming mixtape American Psycho II, due in May. His Bad Boy debut Shakedown is set to follow in September.

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Pusha T drops a bossy new anthem for the ballers on “Numbers on the Boards,” co-produced by Don Cannon and Kanye West. Following Jay-Z’s “Open Letter,” his G.O.O.D. Music boss decided to liberate the track, which borrows from Jay’s “Rhyme No More.”

“Our family Hov brought that real hip hop shit this morning so me and Pusha wanna keep that feeling going,” tweeted ‘Ye.

Listen to Pusha’s new heat below.

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Pharrell toasted 40 years of greatness with a lavish birthday bash at LIV nightclub at Fontainebleau in Miami on Friday. The birthday boy was joined by his friends and collaborators including Lil Wayne, Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Leah LaBelle, Pusha T, and Teyana Taylor.

His Neptunes producing partner Chad played DJ, getting some help from Kermit the Frog. The crowd serenaded the music mastermind with “Happy Birthday” and presented him with a special cake, designed by Mina Kwon.

His i am OTHER artist Leah LaBelle saluted her mentor. “This man means so much to me. he made my dreams come true. i dreamed this 8 years ago. this is a true moment & my heart is so happy. happy birthday to the best mentor & big brother ever,” she wrote.

One famous fan who couldn’t make it was Tyler, the Creator. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE COOLEST HUMAN TO EVER EXIST. WITHOUT YOU I WOULDNT BE WHERE I AM TODAY, ENJOY IT DUDE! FOREVER STAR TRAK,” tweeted the Odd Future rapper.

Check out photos from the star-studded celebration below.

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Pusha T met up with Nardwuar during his visit to Austin, Texas, for SXSW. As always, the quirky Canadian journalist came bearing gifts including a Wu-Tang chess set and UTFO and Big Daddy Kane albums.

“First of all, I came to the conclusion Big Daddy Kane was my favorite rapper just recently while I was creating Wrath of Caine,” said Pusha.

He spoke about wearing a bulletproof vest while performing for drug dealers and the time Pharrell threatened to give the Clipse’s “Grindin’” beat to Jay-Z.

“I feel like Pusha and Jay both do the same things,” said Pharrell. “Jay always wants to hear what Pusha’s not taking and Pusha always wants to hear what Jay’s not taking.”

The G.O.O.D. Music rapper also shared his love for Missy Elliott. “Missy surpassed everybody as far as being an innovator videowise, songwise, songwriter. She’s done too much. Missy’s my hero, personally.”

He apologized for not looking fresh and swapped clothing with Nardwuar for the photo.

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Pusha T finds a ride-or-die chick in the video for “Trust You,” a cut off his mixtape Wrath of Caine and upcoming album My Name Is My Name. In the Matt Alonzo-directed clip, the G.O.O.D. Music MC treats his girl to the finer things in life and she repays him with her loyalty. He eventually trusts her enough to let her handle his drugs and money.

During an interview with Hot 107.9, Pusha announced that “I Am” featuring Kanye West will be the first single off My Name Is My Name, due this summer. It will include production from Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, The-Dream, Don Cannon, and Rico Beats, plus features from Rick Ross and Future.

“We at the finish line,” said Pusha. “I’m just waiting for ‘Ye to finish his verse on it and then we goin’ for it.”

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