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Kurtis Blow Remakes 1984 Classic "Basketball" For DoorDash Campaign

DoorDash tapped Kurtis Blow to remake his 1984 hit "Basketball" for the company's DashPass campaign—but with a twist. The new version features Brooklyn rapper Lola Brooke and is produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Hit Boy, who's worked on all of Nas' King's Disease albums. The accompanying video features Blow and Brooke performing at a local basketball court surrounded by a slew of dancers, players and even Blow's wife. 

"DoorDash’s membership program, DashPass, is the official partner of NBA & WNBA Experiences, delivering a range of exclusive, immersive fan experiences at major events throughout the year," DoorDash posted on Instagram. "These packages grant fans access to unique off-the-court offerings, including meet-and-greets with players and legends, b

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DJ Clark Kent's Death Prompts Wave Of Tributes From Chuck D, Pete Rock & Other Hip-Hop Legends

DJ Clark Kent died on October 24 after a three-year battle with colon cancer. His family confirmed the news on Instagram, writing in part, “IT IS WITH DEEP SADNESS THAT WE SHARE THE PASSING OF BELOVED RODOLFO A. FRANKLIN, KNOWN TO THE WORLD AS DJ CLARK KENT. CLARK PASSED AWAY THURSDAY EVENING SURROUNDED BY HIS WIFE KESHA DAUGHTER KABRIAH AND SON ANTONIO." 

Following Clark Kent's death, social media exploded with tributes to the legendary DJ/producer and sneaker head.

"DJ Clark Kent was my brother, my longtime friend, and so much more to so many people. He will always be very special to me – one of the greatest DJ’s and producers IN THE WORLD! but most of all a great person! You did well, my brother. I love you!!!!” Doug E. Fresh wrote, while DJ Premier said, S"

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Chuck D, KRS-One & Furious Five's Melle Mel & Scorpio Unite For "Project 2025"

Chuck D, KRS-One and Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five’s Melle Mel and Scorpio have dropped a new song called “Project 2025.” The politically motivated track asks, “Hip-hop, where is your voice?” Produced by Scorpio, who weaved 2Pac, Ice Cube and The Isley Brothers into the beat, the song marks the first time the four Hip-Hop legends have done a collaboration. It’s also serves as a staunch reminder that Hip-Hop has always been rooted in enacting change and using your voice. With the potentially catastrophic presidential election just weeks away, the time is now. 

“This is a pivotal year that holds the world in balance,” Chuck D told SPIN in a recent interview. “Thi

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Roxanne Shanté, Grandmaster Caz & Kool Moe Dee Latest Paid In Full Foundation Honorees

Roxanne Shanté was honored with the Hip-Hop Grandmaster Award in Las Vegas Nevada earlier this week alongside Grandmaster Caz and Kool Moe Dee.

Sponsored by the Paid In Full Foundation, founded by Ben and Felicia Horowitz in 2022, the awards carried on the organization's mission of rewarding "transformational Hip-Hop artists who have not received economic rewards proportional to their exceptional contributions to art and culture."

The Hip-Hop Grandmaster Award includes a financial stipend for the recipients in an effort to "empower the artists to further their creative and artistic endeavors.”

The Paid In Full Foundation shared a clip of Shanté accepting the award as Doug E. Fresh performed into the mic. The caption read: "One word: EPIC. Last night, Roxanne

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