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Somewhere in my hip-hop treasure trove, I have another variation of this image as a Hard Knock Life Vol. 2 promo poster. Taking a trip down memeory lane, Jon gives the skinny on the shoot and how Jigga’s royal blue Bentley crushed the block—and ego’s. 

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Last night was the opening of celebrity photographer Johnathan Mannion‘s three week long exhibition at the Milk Gallery in New York City. For 15 years, he’s captured some of hip-hop’s most iconic images. Above, he gives the story behind The Notorious B.I.G.’s photograph at the Palladium. More footage on the way.

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During Busta Rhymes’ soliloquy, the crowd boo’s him when he mentions Kid Cudi. FYI: Buss, Dwayne’s NOT a new artist.

Jumpoff

Here’s taste of what’s to come from Nas and Damian’s collaborative effort, Distant Relatives. This might be better than I thought after all.

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Previously: Nas x Damian Marley: E Pluribus Unum (Part 1) & (Part 2)

Update: Hip-Hop Is Read Found The Sample!

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Six days before this hits Best Buy and I’m still confused. Does this count as an official Wu album? Someone call Prince Rakeem.

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Interview: Brian “B.Dot” Miller

A week before the release of  his debut, …If Tommorrow Comes Maino gets a few things off his chest. In part two of our conversation the Bed Stuy bully speaks on Jay-Z, passing the torch, and the art of making hit records.