Wednesday Roundup

Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Nas' "Lost Tapes 2" will be disappointed to know that the Queensbridge MC is shelving the project. The project is being shelved due to record label politics. The rapper is working on new music, however. The rapper stated in an interview that he's in a different place this time around than he was during the release of 2008's "Untitled". He says he's flowing and isn't sure who he will collaborate with. There has been no announcement regarding a release date for Nas' next album. More details are coming regarding the shooting of former Cali Swag District member Montae "M-Bone" Talbert. According to an interview the slain rappers girlfriend gave to TMZ, the shooting occurred because a neighbor in the apartment building the two lived in was jealous of M-Bone and Cali Swag District's success and sent him threatening messages on Twitter. She also stated that she picked Bone up at the airport at around 12:15 p.m.and they spent the day at the apartment. Bone later took her car and said he was going to the studio. Although the motive is still unknown, Cali Swag District wants to make it clear there were no gangs involved. The rapper's body was found next to his girlfriend's car outside a Inglewood CA liquor store. The Inglewood Police Department is still investigating and asking if anyone knows anything to come forward. Rapper B.o.B. is currently in the studio working on tracks for his new album, which will be released later this year. He's already cut a single with producer Jim Jonsin called "Rule The World". The two have worked on four songs, and "Rule The World" could be a possible single. Jonsin stated that the rapper may not have as many features this time around and wants fans to hear more of him. Eminem and Royce Da 5'9" have sent the internet into a frenzy by releasing the album cover for their upcoming release "Hell: The Sequel". It features the two in a bleak background with records at their feet. "Hell: The Sequel" hits stores on June 14. BET's "106 & Park" has announced that its No ID Tour will kick off in July. The tour will feature Young Money artist Tyga, Mindless Behavior, and Young Money's Lil Twist. The sixteen city tour will kick off on July 7 at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles. The shows will be a treat for fans of the young artists. Its been confirmed that Alicia Keys will perform at the upcoming BET Awards. While no other artists have been confirmed as yet, the show is sure to be as exciting as last years event. In other BET news, Chris Brown leads the nominee list for BET Awards with a total of six nods. He's won nominations including Best R&B Artist and Video of the Year. The Young Money Team, Kanye West, Rihanna, Trey Songz and B.o.B. also picked up nominations as well. The BET Awards will air live on June 26 at 8 p.m. Former 80's star Ralph Macchio was given the boot on ABC's "Dancing With The Stars". Three couples remain in the series semi-finals, and it's anyone's guess who will walk away with the mirror ball trophy. Don't miss Fox's "American Idol" as the remaining contestants sing for votes and to become the next "idol". On the tube: "American Idol" on Fox, "Criminal Minds" on CBS, "The Middle" on ABC and "Minute To Win It" on NBC. Happy hump day!