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Controversy surrounding a premature review of Nas’ new LP N*gger by Maxim magazine continues to grow. “I’d prefer (a review from) Playboy. That kind of stuff doesn’t reach my radar or effect anybody around me. I don’t know what a music rating from Maxim is. I don’t know what it even means really,” Nas said.

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Red and Meth are back and best believe they’re coming with their A game. “Broken Language 2008″ sees the Funk Doctor and Mr. Meth destroy Smoothe Da Hustla and Trigger’s classic, both emcees recapturing some of their old magic. Bump Quotables: Redman “The Mr. walk in the white house and f*ck Bush up.”

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According to the feds, the creator of the “Stop Snitching” DVDs, Ronnie “Skinny Suge” Thomas, is a member of the Tree Top Bloods gang in Baltimore, Maryland. Thomas was indicted after the feds connected him to Steve Willock, who prosecutors claim has been running the gang from prison since the year 2000.

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This joint leaked onto the net last night and I’m happy to report that it’s nothing short of the hot fire we’ve come to expect from Grey Hova. Jay gets a little introspective on this one, Mary J. provides some soul and Swizzy gives the Jiggaman a perfect backdrop. Bump Quotables: “I just bare my soul, I don’t expect nothing back.”

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+ Rakim Preparing To Release Live Album (AHH)

+ Lil Wayne Signs Jae Millz To Young Money (SOHH)

+ Georgia Governor Honors Hometown Hip-Hop (AHH)

+ Mary J. Blige And Jay-Z Add New NYC Date To Tour (SOHH)

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Duck Down Records has officially signed the original Blast Master - KRS-One. “It’s a dream to be able to work with Krs-One. Before I even began rapping that is who I checked for. I kept the Blue Print album on me at all times. That is all I listened to for an entire summer,” Duck Down CEO Buckshot said.

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