According to Cassie's Twitter, the singer will release her new single, "King of Hearts" on February 14, the same day that the music video will be released. In December, a trailer was released.

According to Red Cafe's Twitter, the rapper has shot a music video for "Let it Go (Dope Boy) (Remix)" featuring Diddy, 2 Chainz and French Montana.

Update: Despite the tone of Red's tweet, the video has not yet been shot, but will be soon.

XXL's March 2012 issue will feature a tribute to The Notorious B.I.G., who appears on it's cover. The tribute includes 40 never before seen pictures and interviews with his kids, their mothers and Junior M.A.F.I.A.

The cover asks the question, "Was 1997 the Best Year in Hip-Hop?" That year, Bad Boy and Diddy ruled the charts. The issue hits newsstands on February 7.

Here are Bad Boy's positions on the most recent Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released today. Machine Gun Kelly's "Invincible" makes ome major inroads with a number of debuts while French Montana's "Shot Caller" gains.

Singles

Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles

8. "Invincible" by Machine Gun Kelly (debut).

Heatseekers Songs

10. "Wild Boy" by Machine Gun Kelly (a new high, up from 14).
16. "Invincible" by Machine Gun Kelly ("Hot Shot Debut").

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Boston rapper ScoDough has a new song with French Montana, titled "The Money Don't Stop."

Michael Malone of Broadcasting & Cable is reporting that, according to sources, Diddy's latest venture will be a music-focused cable network called Revolt, which he is hoping to launch on December 12 of this year - 12/12/12.

Anonymous sources are cited heavily throughout the story. According to them, Andy Schuon, who has held many positions in the music and entertainment industries will be a part of the new company. Comcast and Time Warner Cable are said to be among those who have signed off on distribution, meaning that the network could reach at least 18 million households.

None of the companies involved, including Bad Boy Entertainment, would respond to Malone's requests for comment.

The Boombox has an interview with French Montana. Among the topics covered is the producers that will appear on his upcoming album, "Excuse My French." He mentions Harry Fraud (who did "Shot Caller"), Lex Luger, Billionaire Boyscout and Play-N-Skillz.

Red Cafe has released a visual for "Keep Ballin," off of his "Hells Kitchen" mixtape (free download).

On Twitter, Trae Tha Truth mentioned a free download of "Wake Up," a new song from his "King of the Streets" mixtape that features French Montana.

Vibe asked French Montana about whether East Coast hip-hop is ready to return to prominence. As part of his answer, he mentioned that his album will be titled "Excuse My French."