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Incarcerated rapper Slick Pulla will be released from prison to a halfway house at the beginning of next year.

The rapper, who has been locked up since early 2007 on a probation violation, is part of Young Jeezy’s USDA (United Streets Dope Boyz Of America), which will drop a new album in early 2010.

“All this situation did was set me up to really get focused and come back to really give the people what they need,” Slick Pulla said last week during a conference call organized by RapStarPromo.com. “I need to be out there giving the streets what they need, good yams, instead of being in here. So it’s going to be a lovely situation. A minor set back for a major come back.”

USDA’s latest single “Bag Music” hit the Internet earlier this week, giving fans a glimpse of the upcoming project, which is a follow up to their 2007 album Cold Summer.

“This album is not about just laying down another compilation of different lyrical creativity, but more about letting the streets know that USDA is still united strong and fierce in that same branded Corporate Thuggin Way,” Young Jeezy said in a press release about the new USDA album.

In addition to Slick Young Jeezy, group members JW, Boo Rossini, Blood Raw and 211 make appearances on the untitled album.

Although he has been incarcerated for over two years, Slick Pulla said his USDA group members have been keeping him involved in their projects and playing new music for him, as he awaits his return to the rap game.

“You can be dumb and make the same mistakes or you can take the situation and make your mind stronger,” Slick Pulla said. “Cats in here are more focused on what they wanna do. When you’re on the streets you got so much going on, but in here you can focus on what you wanna do. Cat’s just wanna get down and execute.”

In early 2010, Slick Pulla will be released to a halfway house. If all goes well, he could be home as early as Summer of 2010.

“Once you get to the halfway house, you can work,” Slick Pulla said. “I am trying to get it to where I can go to the studio to work. And if I do good there, I get that weekend pass and then I’ll be able to work.”

Source: DJ Smallz

Congratulations to Bigga Rankin, who over the weekend was appointed VP and Head A&R of Young Jeezy’s label, CTE.

Here’s the official press release:

Young Jezzy appoints Bigga Rankin the Vice President of CTE and the Head A&R for the record label based out of Atlanta, GA. Bigga Rankin has over 20 years of experience and brings a plethora of knowledge to this label. Being known as the underground artist’s favorite DJ, through his mixtape series RNR Bigga Rankin has been a influence in many careers, including but not limited to: Young Jeezy, Papa Duck, Gucci Mane, Lil KeKe, Blood Raw’s , Plies, Yo Gotti, Trae, Rick Ross, Lil Boosie Strong Family Ent artist Swazy Baby and Montana White, Strong Family Ent A & R.

In addition to Bigga Rankin being know world wide for his RNR Mixtape series he is also associated with some the strongest DJ Coalitions in the World, as VP of the Hittmenn DJs, President of Slip-N-Slide Streets, CORE DJ member, RNR CEO, and several other affiliations, Bigga holds a lot of power in his hands. Due to his wonderful ear for music Bigga Rankin has been able to prove himself as a heavy hitting A & R which has lead to him being honored and presented with several awards including Diamond Awards Entertainer of the Decade (2000), Upstart Record Pool’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2001), TJs DJs Tastemaker Award (2003), Seagram’s Gin DJ of the Year (2004), Hood Magazine’s On-The-Grind Award (2005), Florida Entertainment Summit’s Record Breaker of the Year (2005), and TJs DJs Hustler Award (April, 2006). He’s graced the cover of OZONE Magazine twice, and has also appeared in The Source Magazine, Hood Magazine, The Hole, and several other publications

As you look at all the things Bigga Rankin has accomplished it is no wonder that Young Jezzy would select this Florida based DJ/Entrepreneur to be the Vice President and Head up his A & R for C.T.E.

Once again, congrats to Bigga Rankin.

First single off DJ Khaled’s new album Victory, coming in 2010. Produced by the Runners.

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Custom Cars & Cycles drops tomorrow.

New CTE shit, produced by Zaytoven. Trappin’ ain’t dead, Jeezy’s Thug Motivation 103 is on the way.

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I think it’s Jeezy, Boo and 211 on this track, and not JW, as pictured to the left, but I couldn’t find a CTE group photo with 211 in it.  This track goes hard though.

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A lot of folks came out yesterday for cameos and networking at Triple C’s video shoot featuring Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, & JW. Click here to view the rest of the pics.

Jeezy and his blue Lambo

DJ Khaled & Rick Ross, lookin’ like they just ate a big lunch

Brand new Thug Motivation 103 music.

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New video from CTE’s Boo Rossini, formerly known as Boo Da Boss Playa. A lot of eye candy in this one (kudos). And shouts out to Hanif.

Something new from CTE’s newest member JW.

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Shouts out to Aleesha Carter.

Roccett isn’t with Young Jeezy and CTE anymore, but the Cali rapper is still getting money. These tracks are off his Another Dollar, Another Day mixtape with DJ Scream.

More info. via MTV.

Previously: Lil Boosie feat. Young Jeezy x Webbie – “Better Believe It”

Lil Boosie’s new album SuperBad hits September 15th.

Miss Info got DJ Drama to respond to Young Jeezy’s remarks about him earlier this week. Even though these cats aren’t on the best of terms right now, I’m sure they both have each others phone number and email address. Why can’t they talk it out there? Maybe these dudes need to take a page out of Obama’s book and have a beer summit.

Read Drama’s response after the jump (more…)