This is just ridiculous. Wu-Tang Management is holding a competition to find the “The Next 9 Generals” to carry the iron flag. To enter, rappers must be between 18-33 and pay a $23.50 registration fee. Auditions begin this summer. Judges include Steve Rifkind and U-God. On behalf of Ghostface Killah…. Woooha
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With Aristotle and Thi Chie in the director’s chair, Fab took his act to the cemetery and shot a new video for “Mr. R.I.P.” off his mixtape, There Is No Competition 2. Nice flicks of the graveyard after the jump. Hey, I’ve been dying to go there. By Any Means
Somehow, Young Guru found time to put this together. In honor of the Invisible Bully, Guru remixed some of B.I.G.’s classics over original production. The tape should be dropping sometime today, but here’s a sample of what’s to come. “Whatchu Want” “10 Crack Commandments” “Suicidal Thoughts”
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With his album on the horizon, Mr. Raymond tries to get his swag back on the latest issue of Billboard. No alternate covers this time around. The full story covers everything from his former marriage to the adjustment in the industry. We’ll find out the end result come March 30th. SFTA
K. Dot zones out on the 150th entry of DJ Booth’s freestyle series. Look out for his new EP, The Songs That Didn’t Make the Kendrick Lamar coming soon. Bonus: Kendrick & J.Cole performance at U-N-I party last night. Devi Dev
[vodpod id=Video.3208649&w=425&h=350&fv=] Yesterday, DMX was arrested for the first time this year and lashed out at videographers in the court room. They should’ve known X was gon give it to ’em. TMZ
B.o.B. revealed to Rap-Up that he recorded another track with T.I. entitled “Dream Up”. The song could possibly appear on T.I.P’s new album scheduled to drop on August 24th. “Me and T.I. have a song that can potentially go on his album. I think it’ll definitely be a smash.” Dreams do come true. Previously: T.I. Featured On B.o.B.’s Debut Album
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It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.