Cuurrtisss! Happy Born Day, Legend. RIP. Ty Kidd Previously: The Dream Team

  This man can single-handedly save the culture. Ty Kidd Previously: Hot Grits In Your Sneakers

Hit you harder than a note from Isaac Hayes. Ty Kidd Previously: Thank You, Gil Scott

As seen on MTV’s RapFix and officially on sale next Tuesday, June 7. Hell: The Sequel in stores June 14. Synergy, suckers. Ha! RESPECT.

In tribute to the passing of Gil Scott-Heron, we present what we feel are the best hip-hop songs that have sampled from his extensive catalogue. Enjoy the music and then educate yourselves on the man’s musical legacy. His impact on our culture is irreplaceable. Ty Kidd

Another day, another leaky-leak from Coley-Cole’s catalogue. With a nod to Meth and Red, this one knocks. uhtn via rd

Damn, reports say a legendary forefather to hip-hop has passed away. He was 62. We will pay homage next week in the Breaks section. Hip-Hop reacts on the tragic news after the jump. Rest In Peace, Gil.

You kids be careful out there this weekend. LOL. Ty Kidd Previously: City Slicker

You’re all welcome. Happy Holiday. Ha! Previously: Hell: The Sequel Tracklist

Here’s some pen and pad flow, Cool and Dre’s new artist returns with his latest bars over Khaled’s summer heater. Previously: “I’ma Quit”