On April 14, Krayzie Bone announced that he will no longer be apart of Bone Thugs because he wants to pursue his own solo career. Today, Bone Thugs released their own statement about the departure of Krayzie Bone.

“Let’s be clear, Bone Thugs n Harmony the band/brand did not and does not break up. A single member has parted ways on another mission in life and we wish him love and success,” a spokes person told AllHipHop.com exclusively. “BTNH World Wide the brand continues to functions 307 days a year globally, and will continue to do so with respect to its business partners and the great Fan Family.”

I swear to Based God, I didn’t expect this to happen either. According to TMZ, Pauly D is set to sign with G-Unit Records. 50, Pauly and other reps were also discussing a possibility of Pauly having his own line of merchandise, including his own headphones. The talks that they’ve had, have been serious so do not take this as a joke because 50 wants this deal to happen in the fastest matter. Let us know what you think by discussing this topic in our newly added forums.

In the last couple of minutes we just opened up the forum for EastExclusives. This is in NO way the final version. The forum still has bugs here and there but we will be working on any issues we stuble upon. Do note that since it is still in beta, we may experence down time. What are you waiting for? Click “Forum” in the menu and sign up!

Wiz will be setting sail on his 27 show tour with special guests, Big Sean & Chevy Woods. If your a memeber of Taylor Gang fan club on WizKhalifa’s website, you will be able to purchase tickets April 14th but if your not, you have to wait till April 20th. Hit the jump for tour dates.

Joe Budden is getting set to release a limited edition, 5 track mixtape on May 17th. You can pre-order the mixtape here for $15.

Is it just me or does this version sound a bit different? The beat doesn’t seem so aggressive to me. Maybe I’m just really tired. Anyways, “Red Nation” has hit iTunes with its official artwork. If you want the iTunes version then you can purchase it via iTunes or hit the jump for the download.

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I really don’t think this is okay Wiz man. The yellow streak was cuttin it close but now this? Yikes homie.

XXL:

“After experiencing the biggest selling debut week of his career with the recent release of his third solo album, Lasers, Lupe Fiasco is ready to open up and go into specific details about his struggle to release the record in XXL’s forthcoming May 2011 issue.

Contributing writer Thomas Golianopoulos had the opportunity to sit-down with the outspoken MC to discuss his uphill battle with label home Atlantic Records to put out the long delayed disc—which, at one point, was doomed to never see the light of day.

Lu revealed to XXL that in 2009 Atlantic froze his budget on Lasers because they were unhappy with what they had heard so far of the album. The decision was crippling and Fiasco says caused him to contemplate suicide. “It follows you everywhere,” he said of the depression that overtook him. “The way you rationalize things gets titled through that mentality.” In the song “Beautiful Lasers,” from the disc, Lupe mentioned keeping a gun on his table. “That was literal,” he admits. “I own a ton of them.”