Here’s our rundown of the huge year ahead in hip-hop album releases, tours and new artists. By Rob Markman Photo: MTV News The new year has just started and already 2012 is shaping up to be huge for hip-hop. Not only did Jay-Z hint that we’d be getting separate solo albums from him and Kanye West , Hov told MTV News that we just may get another Throne album . Will another tour follow? Jay and Yeezy aren’t the only ones gearing up for huge releases this year. Rick Ross, T.I., Nicki Minaj and Nas are all on deck to drop in 2012, and there rumors of an OutKast reunion — then again, there are always rumors of an OutKast reunion. What about Dr. Dre’s Detox ? Will 2012 be the year it finally drops? Drake will begin his Club Paradise tour in February. What better way to bring his platinum-selling Take Care to life than by hitting the road, right? What about Diddy ? Seems the Bad Boy head honcho is building his rap roster and looking to once again dominate with music. Can Machine Gun Kelly, Red Caf
