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Wu Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah Releases All-Access LP Via Stem Player

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Hip Hop legend  Ghostface Killah is bringing fans an entirely  new way to enjoy his music..

In Partnership with the Stem Player Creator and Founder, Alex Klien, the Wu Tang Clan founding member will be releasing a special album for purchase on his own custom device and exclusive video content.

After three decades in the game, Ghostface Killah is changing up how fans experience his art with an all access package.

Ghostface Stem will release two exclusive devices, in Black and Cream colors, with new songs and audio effects. Ghostface  Killah will be the first artist to run a direct subscription on Stem, at his price, direct to his audience. Subscribers and device purchasers will get not only never
before heard songs, but video documentaries, direct meetings with the crew and access to an exclusive “Stem Fest Concert”.

The stem system gives artists more control over their work. Stem is a venture of Kano Computing, which pioneered Stem Technology with its customizable computers and audio devices.

Stem’s new medium, which let’s anyone customize any song,
revolutionizes  artist control. It brings fans and artists closer together through state of the art electronic  and artificial intelligence technology.

The Ghostface Killah Cream Stemplayer will Include 5 New Tracks
For $240.

A 360 UNITS LIMITED EDITION Of The Ghostface Killah Black Stem Player
Will Include 10 New Tracks For $240.

Explore The New Ghostface Killah and Stem Partnership Now On Stem.Tech

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Today In Hip Hop History: Smif N Wessun Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Dah Shinin’ 28 Years Ago

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On this date in 1995, Steele and Tek aka Smif N Wessun of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released their debut album Dah Shinin’ on the ultra-indie imprint, Wreck Records.

This was also the sophomore effort of the Boot Camp Clik, which exposed the skills of more of the artists that were heard on Black Moon’s debut project, Enta Da Stage. Tracks such as “Cession at da Doghillee” and “Sound Bwoy Bureill” introduced members of Heltah Skeltah, the duo that included the late Sean Price, as well as the Originoo Gunn Clappaz(O.G.C.), which completed the epic Brooklyn rap collective.

With in-house production courtesy of Da Beatminerz, the Roy Ayers’ Ubiquity-Esque feel that was captured on the album’s cover can definitely be felt through the verses over the haunting tracks. Even though the album never reached gold status in terms of sales, Dah Shinin’ is undoubtedly one of the albums that define its era.

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Bobby Shmurda Drops Diss Track Allegedly Aimed At Gunna Titled “Rat N****s”

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There’s no secret that Brooklyn drill mainstay Bobby Shmurda is a “no snitching” advocate, but it appears that the “Hot N***a” took his ideals a step further after teasing a new track that seems to be aiming at YSL’s Gunna titled “Rat N****s.”

Some say that Shmurda is aiming at Gunna, who took a plea deal in the YSL RICO case, which still leaves Young Slime Life capo and Gunna’s partner in rhyme, Young Thug, still behind bars. In the lyrics, Shmurda rapped, “Took a plea deal … left your dog in that pen … why they playback in that courtroom, keeps playing back in his head.”

Shmurda’s loyalty to his crew can never be questioned, as he added two years to his sentence in 2016 to take five years off Rowdy Rebel’s sentence.

Gunna took an Alford Plea in his RICO conspiracy case, which his lawyer Steven Shadow says does not influence the result of any of the other YSL members’ cases.

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[WATCH] French Montana Says Max B Will Be Released From Prison In 2023

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According to the Coke Boys captain, the Wave God will be coming home real soon.

French Montana recently announced in a tweet that Max B will released from prison in April of this year while promoting Max’s new “Lemonade” video from French’s latest mixtape Coke Boys 6. 

Max was sentenced to 75 years behind bars for conspiracy charges related to armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault and felony murder from a botched New Jersey robbery in 2006. In 2016, Max, whose real name is Charley Wingate, had his sentenced reduced to 20 years. His sentenced was then shortened again to 12 years in 2019.

The “Lemonade” video opens with Biggaveli on a prison video call speaking to his fans.

“It’s Max Biggavel. French, what’s good, my n-gga? I’m coming, baby. I’m on they ass,” he says. “Boy looking good, I’m working, got the weight off of me, the weight is up. It’s ‘Lemonade,’ baby, it’s the video. Get ready for it. French Monbega, owww! I love you, beloved. You killin’ them out here.”

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[WATCH] 50 Cent Says He Wishes Tony Yayo Would’ve Blown Up Instead Of Him

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50 Cent’s pivotal 2003 LP Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ was the launching pad for him and his G-Unit collective to gain traction as a powerhouse at the turn of the millennium in Hip Hop. To the surprise of many, Fif let it be known that he wishes that the weight of superstardom wasn’t on his shoulders, but rather on the shoulders of his next in charge, Tony Yayo.

In an interview with Big Boy’s Neighborhood, 50 said, “My solo album took off so big that I just brought them with me, so it was clear that it was me creating opportunity for everybody else in the crew, but we was all together. I wish it would have been Yayo, because then I coulda did all of the business. If he woulda did what 50 Cent did, then I would have been running the whole thing.”

In his interview with Big Boy’s Neighborhood, 50 Cent also announced that he’s been green lighted to start working on an 8 Mile TV series to help solidify Eminem‘s legacy, though details remain few and far in between.

“I wanna bring — I’m gonna bring, 8 Mile to television,” 50 Cent said,

“We in motion. It’s gonna be big. I’m working. I ain’t got no duds. I’m batting 100 … I think it should be there for [Eminem’s] legacy because it’s important to me that they understand it.”

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SOURCE SPORTS: Undefeated MMA Fighter Victoria “The Prodigy” Lee Dead At 18

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According to several confirmed reports, ONE Championship-sponsored fighter Victoria “The Prodigy” Lee has passed away. She was only 18 years old.

Her older sister Angela Lee posted about the fighter’s December 26 sudden death. Victoria’s cause of death is still unknown

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“She has gone too soon and our family has been completely devastated since then,” Angela wrote. “We miss her. More than anything in this world. Our family will never be the same. Life will never be the same…”We love you Victoria. I love you Sprout. Until the end of time.”

The CEO of One Championship, Chatri Sityodtong, also talked about the young woman who first made her debut with the promotional company at the age of 16.

“I first met Victoria when she was 11 years old. I watched her blossom over the years as a martial artist and a human being,” Sityodtong wrote on Facebook. “I always remember thinking how wise, thoughtful, and selfless she was beyond her years. Of course, she was an extraordinary martial arts prodigy even back then, but I could see that she was so much more than that.”

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[WATCH] Yung Miami’s Friend Momo And King Von’s Sister Fight It Out In Public Bathroom

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Last February, King Von’s sister Kayla B got into a brutal parking lot brawl. The now viral video ends with Von’s younger sister screaming, “B*tch every time you talk sh*t, I’ma beat you up h*, every time.” The two young women met up again, this time in a public restroom.

Last year, Kayla B got the best of Momo, but this time around, Momo fought toe to toe with Kayla while onlookers were encouraged to not jump in between the two fighters.

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Gucci Mane’s Wife Responds To Big Scarr’s Family Saying He Refused To Pay For Funeral

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Three days before Christmas 2022, 1017 signee Alexandert”Big Scarr” Woods passed away from an accidental prescription drug overdose in his native Memphis, Tennessee. He was only 22 years old.

Now, almost a month following Scarr’s death, Scarr’s family and his longtime collaborator, Quezz Ruthless, allege that Gucci refuses to pay for his artist’s funeral. Gucci’s wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir, responded to the family with receipts to back up her story that Gucci actually paid the funeral home and even sent flowers, but received no thanks or appreciation from the family.

In a video, Quezz stated, “You say to them you finna pay for the funeral, then you lie. You didn’t have to lie! You ain’t have to go ghost either, cuh. It was gonna get paid for either way. You could’ve just said you ain’t have the money. You don’t get no type of respect for that, cuh. When they texted you and asked you about Scarr’s funeral, cuh, you told them folks that Keyshia’s birthday coming up. Man, y’all rich! Y’all can celebrate her birthday any day. Come on now, cuh.” 

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Erick Sermon Says He Just Got Out Of Rehab For Opioid Addiction

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One half of the legendary Long Island rap duo EPMD, Def Squad founder Erick Sermon, has recently revealed that he is fresh out of rehab after his personal battle with opioid addiction. Sermon took to social media to give a heartfelt and emotional message about his seven month battle with opioid addiction. Sermon also addressed his mother’s health issues, who is currently battling Stage 4 cancer.

“2023 WOW. so blessed to have lived this long,” Erick wrote. “Life isn’t guaranteed so don’t take it for granted. I’m fresh out of rehab . 7 months clean from opioids..During this time my moms was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer liver kidney and chest. Changed my entire life around. My family is being attacked from every angle but the devils a liar. I’m believe that my GOD has us.. time to move forward in a loving manner. Without love it doesn’t work. Believe me Through all of this I love life I just wanna find a different way to function in it. Blessings ppl. Oh yeah. My new project on the 300 label coming SOON Don’t ever think I’m gonna stop. DYNAMIC DUO S. u never heard anything like this before
RIP GRANDMA VERNIA MIMS pray.”

Most Hip Hop heads know Erick Sermon as “E Double”, the lisp-rapping, green eyed bandit from Brentwood, Long Island, who alongside Parrish “PMD” Smith, helped pioneer the NYC hardcore Hip Hop sound of the Golden Era. Their Business-based albums were blueprints for Hip Hop music, especially among blossoming duos. When EPMD split in the late 90s, Sermon created the Def Squad, a conglomerate of handpicked emcees that produced some of the games most revered slang spitters, including Keith Murray and Redman.

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Happy Heavenly 52nd Birthday To The Legendary MF DOOM!

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On this date in 1971, rapper Daniel Dumile also known as MF DOOM (Metal Face Doom), was born in London, England to his Trinidadian mother and Zimbabwean father. His family relocated to New York when Dumile was a teenager, which was where he developed a love for the Hip-Hop culture.

In 1988, Dumile, under the moniker Zev Love X, created the rap collective KMD (Kausing Much Damage) along with his brother and DJ of the group, the late Subroc. From here DOOM gained fame from the timeless “Peachfuzz” single, which catapulted Dumile to the status of being able to deliver an anticipated solo album.

With over 30 album releases under his belt and an international cult following unmatched by virtually any other solo emcee or group, MF DOOM will continue to leave his graffiti-style mark in the game, even though in another four years, we’ll be calling him Curtis Jackson.

Supreme salute to the GOD MF DOOM, wishing him a safe and enjoyable born day today and many more hereafter.

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