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Yep, again. Hell Hath No Fury, the looooong-awaited follow-up to Neptunes-produced Virginia rap duo Clipse's 2002 debut, Lord Willin', has been bumped back for the umpteenth time. According to Billboard.com, it's now slated for release on December 12.

As previously reported, Clipse had some harsh words for label Jive Records, partnered with their own imprint Re-Up Gang Records. In a recent interview, Pusha T told RollingStone.com, "I hate Jive [Records]...with all my heart and all the passion and my soul I hate these bitches. It's about the lynching of every staff member up in this motherfucker." Um, yikes.

It's rumored that these comments caused the latest delay, although Pusha T recently rescinded (sort of) to Billboard.com, declaring, "I don't hate every Jive staff member, I love some people up there.

"I just got a little emotional."

Whether those remarks really set things back or not, it's clear legal gobblygook has had plenty to do with tying up the release of Clipse's second album for what seems like an eternity now.

"The album's limbo was through no fault of our own," Malice told Billboard.com. "The battle was between Star Trak and Jive, and we were caught in the middle. And we had to wait until they settled it. And when you're suing somebody, every step of paperwork takes six months. And before you know it, years have gone. Who wants that?"

Clipse have a few gigs lined up, including a November 3 show at Philadelphia's Starlight Ballroom, and a spot at San Francisco's Be the Riottt! festival on November 11. They will also appear at this year's CMJ Music Marathon, and, according to Billboard.com, hope to join Young Jeezy and Rick Ross' upcoming tour.