T.I. has announced a May 7 release date for the Hustle Gang mixtape G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die). The project will feature contributions from the gang including B.o.B, Trae Tha Truth, Travi$ Scott, Iggy Azalea, and Kris Stephens.

There will also be collaborations outside the camp. In an interview with DJ Skee, Tip revealed the guest list including French Montana, Mystikal, Problem, and possibly Pharrell.

Earlier this week, Tip debuted the video for “Memories Back Then” featuring B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar, and Kris Stephens.

The Hustle Gang album is due in September/October followed by the sequel to Trouble Man in December.

Watch the mixtape trailer below.

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Rihanna invaded Atlanta on her “Diamonds World Tour” last night and some famous fans were in the audience. T.I. and his wife Tiny kicked it backstage with the “Stay” singer, who just became the first artist in Billboard’s history to land 10 No. 1s on the Pop Songs radio airplay chart.

“Me & @badgalriri merkin shit back-stage after da #diamondsworldtour …. My lil patna gave it to dey ass tonight!!! Shawty #turnttodamax!!!! #dastrongway!!!!” tweeted the King.

Jermaine Dupri brought his daughter Shaniah (who also met A$AP Rocky), while Young Jeezy and Ludacris showed the pop princess some love.

After the concert at Philips Arena, RiRi hit up Magic City with Tiny and her girlfriends, throwing cash as strippers danced to “Pour It Up.”

See video from the girls’ night out below.

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T.I. takes a trip out west with Hustle Gang in the video for “Memories Back Then” featuring B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar, and Kris Stephens. The MCs share personal stories involving women from their past in the Phillyflyboy-directed clip, which was filmed throughout Los Angeles.

T.I. and B.o.B soak up the sun beachside at the Santa Monica Pier, Kendrick strolls on the 6th Street Bridge downtown, and they all meet up in the Hollywood Hills.

The song, which is slated to appear on the upcoming Hustle Gang compilation, originally sampled Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know.” “I rocked out as soon as I heard it. It felt relevant, it felt urgent,” Tip told Rap-Up TV. “However, I was not able to work out a clearance… I didn’t want to waste the opportunity because it was such a great performance and meaningful message from myself and B.o.B and Kendrick.”

Before the compilation drops, Hustle Gang will release the mixtape G.D.O.D: The Introduction in May.

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Travi$ Scott soars to new heights on “Upper Echelon,” the first single off his upcoming debut Owl Pharaoh. The Houston rapper-producer, who is affiliated with T.I.’s Hustle Gang and Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, grabs a verse from his mentor Tip and 2 Chainz on the self-produced banger.

“We so fu**in’ high, upper echelon,” raps Scott over the rattling anthem.

Take it to the top with Travi$.

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If you thought the original video for Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” was hot, wait until you see the explicit edit. The unrated clip features more slick moves from Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell, plus plenty of female nudity. The models drop their tops and strut around nearly naked as the fashionable fellas try to contain their excitement.

The heatwave continues this summer with the release of Thicke’s sixth album.

Warning: The video below contains nudity and is NSFW.

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Now that he’s rested and recovered, Lil Wayne is ready to hit the road again. The Young Money captain has teamed up with T.I. and Future for the “2013 America’s Most Wanted Music Festival” starting this summer.

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Don’t worry about Weezy. The Young Money rapper is doing just fine. To prove it, he’s released a video to TMZ, who reported a week ago that he was on his death bed after suffering multiple seizures.

“Tunechi in this bitch. I just wanna say thank you to all ya’ll for your prayers and ya’ll concerns and all that,” said Wayne. “I swear to God I felt that love when I was laid up in that motherfu**in’ hospital bed. But I want all ya’ll to know that I’m good, a ni**a more than good.”

He takes the time to plug his album I Am Not a Human Being II and upcoming “America’s Most Wanted” tour with some of his “closest friends in the game” including T.I., who joined him in the video.

“Hustle Gang and Young Money, partner. I hope you ni**as brung money ’cause it’s goin’ down,” said Tip.

Dates have yet to be announced, but the tour will kick off July 5. “We crankin’ that motherfu**a up,” he proclaimed. “Get you some BBQ on the 4th, come holla at us on the 5th.”

UPDATE: An official announcement regarding the “America’s Most Wanted Music Festival 2013″ has been made. In addition to T.I., Wayne will be joined by Future. Tour dates will be announced on Monday.

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Robin Thicke turns on the charm in the slick video for his new single “Blurred Lines” featuring T.I. and Pharrell. The dapper gentlemen ooze sex appeal as they flirt with models in the chic clip, which features strange props including sausages, dice, and even a lamb. But its Tip who steals the show with his dance moves and hair brushing.

The Pharrell-produced song is set to appear on Thicke’s upcoming sixth album.

Watch the fellas get their groove on below.

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