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Kwamé on Confronting Biggie, Will Smith’s Secret Help & Wild NWA Tour Stories | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#Kwamé pulls up to #DrinkChamps and gets real about everything. He breaks down that whole #Biggie polka dot situation and how they almost threw hands at the club. He tells the wild story about his grandfather helping #MalcolmX’s family after the firebombing. We get into his crazy transition from rapper to mega producer, working with #LLCoolJ and #MaryJBlige. Kwamé drops knowledge about why artists shouldn’t take publishing deals and shares stories from the road with NWA, Too Short, and Poison Clan. Watch! Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for more exclusive content! [See More…]

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Linkin Park On Jay-Z Collab, Chester’s Legacy, Meeting Metallica, Adding Emily & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

#LinkinPark joins N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN for a legendary episode of #DrinkChamps, diving into their long career. They discuss their hip hop roots and how those beginnings shaped their sound, brining on iconic collaborations, including the legendary project with #JayZ. The band reflects on their evolution throughout the years, working with legendary producer Rick Rubin, and their experiences touring globally, noting their huge fanbases in Germany and China. Mike and Joe also open up about continuing after Chester Bennington’s passing, introducing new band members, and their world tour in support of their new album “From Zero” with vocalist Emily Armstrong. [See More…]

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Erick Sermon On EPMD’s Legacy, Nas Regrets, Addiction, Hit Squad, Dr. Dre & More | Drink Champs 0 (0)

In this episode of #DrinkChamps, hip-hop legend #ErickSermon sits down with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to discuss his wild career. From the legacy of #EPMD and the impact of the Hit Squad to his struggles with addiction and solo success, Sermon opens up like never before. He also talks about missed opportunities with Nas, his dealings with Def Jam, and the misunderstandings with Keith Murray. Erick Sermon proves why he’s one of the most respected and underrated figures in hip hop history. Find REVOLT on TV here: https://revolt.tv/providers Stay connected with REVOLT here: Download our app for more exclusive content! [See More…]

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Rakim & LL Cool J Pay Tribute To Marley Marl With ‘Paid In Full’ & ‘Around The Way Girl’ 0 (0)

LL Cool J goes hard with his tribute to Marley Marl. He performs ‘Jinglin Baby,’ ‘Mr Good Bar,’ ‘Around the Way Girl’ & ‘Mama Said Knock You Out. Rakim joined the stage to perform ‘Eric B for President’ and ‘Paid In Full.’ #hiphopawards23 #hiphopawards SUBSCRIBE to #BET! ►► http://bit.ly/1U0v9xG Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+ ►► http://bit.ly/betplus Connect with BET Web: http://www.BET.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BET Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BET Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/BET BET+: https://www.bet.plus https://www.instagram.com/betplus/ https://twitter.com/betplus https://www.facebook.com/yourbetplus/ Google+: http://www.bet.us/gplusBET Step into the heartbeat of Black culture [See More…]

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Rakim: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

June 25, 2018 | Abby O’Neill — It had been nearly a decade since Rakim released new music, but that drought ended Friday when the godfather of rap lyricism and one half of the revered duo Eric B & Rakim released a new song, “King’s Paradise.” The track was written for Season 2 of Marvel’s Luke Cage, which premiered on Netflix the same day, but it wasn’t entirely new to select NPR staff; they heard it days earlier when the God MC performed at the Tiny Desk. The New York rap icon wasn’t the only legend in the building that [See More…]