Tyler Blasts Meme Rap + RZA Gets Orchestral 🎻

Tyler Calls Out "Meme" Rappers, Jay-Z To Reopen 40/40 Club, & RZA Drops Trailer for His Classical Album

Stories You Should Know

• Tyler, The Creator slams meme rappers and wants to apologize to Eminem for his initial harsh criticism of Recovery. A Supreme collab also appears to be on the way.

• Jay-Z files notice to claim masters ahead of Damon Dash’s Reasonable Doubt auction and plans to reopen his 40/40 Club in a new NYC location.

• Fugees rapper Pras drops Lauryn Hill diss track after canceled tour.

• BeatKing tragically passed away on Thursday (August 15) in a Houston hospital.

• Thousands sign petition claiming Olympic breakdancer RayGun should be held accountable for unethical conduct.

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Now Watching

RZA releases title track and trailer for orchestral album A Ballet Through Mud. Watch the trailer here and listen to the track here.

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Now Reading

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Now Playing

Gucci Mane drops Greatest of All Trappers (Gangsta Grillz Edition) with DJ Drama. Listen here.

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Merch Drop

Big Sean x Alchemist drop “Together Forever” tee in promotion of their new track. Check it out here.

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Live Events

• SiR at the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday, 8/21.

• ESG, Midnight Magic at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on Friday, 8/23.

• JPEGMAFIA at the Hollywood Palladium on Friday, 8/23.

• Don Toliver at LIV in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 24.

• French Montana at The Filmore in Philadelphia on Sunday, 8/25.

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The Week’s Random Fact

Did you know these movies and TV shows influenced Nas’ music? via @andrea3stacks

@andrea3stackshere are some movies and tv shows that influenced nas' music. did you know all of these? 🎬 📺 #nas #nasirjones #rap #hiphop #raptok #didyouknow #cinetok #90s

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