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Hasidic rapper Matisyahu is slated to tour the U.S. this Fall. The bearded one will kick off the festivities in the city of Denver September 3, will wrap up the fun September 20 in Nashville and be supported by the Polyphonic Spree and Gomez.

Matisyahu threw the jaded music world for a brief loop when he emerged in full Hasidic dress, chanting reggae-flavored lyrics devoted to Spirit on his 2005 studio debut, “Youth.”

Dude’s also scheduled to hit Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 6.

For Matisyahu tour dates, and all other hip-hop and R&B tours, visit HiphopRnbSoul.com.

Fresh from appearing in his latest film, Waist Deep, Tyrese is gearing up to drop his next album… and he’s bringing his alter ego with him.

The double disc Alter Ego is set for a Fall release and will feature Tyrese the R&B singer on one disc and his rapper alter ego, Black Ty, on the other.

According to MTV, the multi-faceted performer couldn’t be more excited.

“A new R&B album is exciting, but not as exciting as the buzz that’s out about this hip-hop album,” he said. “I ain’t trying to force this rap thing on nobody. I love it. It’s a passion of mine. I’m not doing it to be the biggest name in hip-hop.”

Guests stars on the two CDs include Snoop Dogg, Game, Chingy, David Banner, Mannie Fresh, Paul Wall, Ice Cube and Kurupt. No word yet on which moniker the singer, ummm rapper, prefers.

Photo: Courtesy Tyrese.com

If you’re a “clean” hip-hop artist looking for a record deal and can use an extra $100, 000, you might want to check out the Hip-hop Boot Camp auditions on Saturday, July 22nd in Philadelphia. The competitions are open to unsigned artists ages 18 to 32 throughout the world and are designed to promote “Great Beats Without Vulgar or Violent Lyrics.” More…