Killer Mike revealed that Run the Jewels 3 could be expected by the end of the year, in an interview with HipHopWired. He said “I would like to be finished by July 7. I would like to ball on the 4th. I think we'll be done real soon. People know when we say soon, we're trying to get it out. We want it out this year.” Mike was quick to point out that the tone of this new album was going to be both zanier and darker than the previous entries. He also said that there is a chance there may be no features on this album if they don't follow through with their “one big feature” idea. Finally, it's likely the newest album will be shorter than the previous ones, and that another Run the Jewels tour is in the works. Watch the entire interview here.

Check out previous RTJ3 previews here, here and here.

Read our feature “Run the Jewels: Last Rappers Standing” and listen to our “In Sight Out” podcast with Run the Jewels.

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