Idolator

It's time for another look at upcoming albums that have had their release dates pushed back, a condition that's growing ever more chronic as the bottom seemingly falls out of the music industry. Today, we look at albums by Busta Rhymes, Girlicious, and LL Cool J that are allegedly coming soon, although not as soon as originally thought.

Busta Rhymes, Blessed
Old date: July 1.
New date: Unknown.
Official reason: None given, although an "official statement" is expected from Interscope soon.
Real reason: Was he dropped over the weekend after a heated discussion with Jimmy Iovine? Is he waiting for another Ne-Yo "A Milli" freestyle to drop before he makes another move? Developing...

Girlicious
Old date: July 1.
New date: Unknown.
Official reason: It probably has something to do with the soft response to these Pussycat Dolls-sponsored reality-show winners' first single, "Like Me," which peaked at No. 102... on the Hot 100.
Real reason: They really are trying to follow in Nicole Scherzinger's footsteps.

LL Cool J, Exit 13
Old date: July 8.
New date: Aug. 26.
Official reason: None given, but this is the third push-back for the album since the end of May.
Real reason: What better way for LL Cool J to claim he's the "G.O.A.T." than to beat the Game in a not-quite-Kanye/50 sales battle?