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Ghostface Killah is celebrating the holidays with a special, limited-time release called Killah Christmas. The six-track effort boasts contributions from fellow Wu-Tang Clan legend Raekwon The Chef along with Nizzle Man, Billy Ski Mask and Reek Da Villain. With songs such as "Sweet Violence (Bob James)" and "Murder Murder Merry X-Mas," the project offers just enough holiday spirit for any Hip Hop head (albeit ones with dark senses of humor). 

Killah Christmas is only available on Ghostface Killah's website and will not make its way to any of the digital streaming platforms. Several bundles are available, which include Killah Christmas t-shirts, autographed vinyl, CDs, meet and greet passes, a phone call with Ghostface Killah and posters. Each vinyl comes

Aesop Rock has unveiled a surprise collaboration with longtime collaborator and friend Blockhead for a new standalone single “Pumpkin Seeds” featuring Lupe Fiasco. The track was created in an effort to help nonprofit organization The Collaboratory raise funds and awareness for two DIY skateparks in Dayton, Ohio: the Claridge Park DIY in Central Dayton and Home Ave DIY in West Dayton—both located in an area often overlooked by broader social initiatives. 

Featuring artwork illustrated by Justin "Coro" Kaufman—the same artist who created the artwork for Spirit World Field Guide—the song is available on DSPs via Rhymesayers with a limited 7” vinyl edition (in three variants: black vinyl and two deluxe colored vinyl editions) as well as exclusive “Pumpkin Seeds

Mix Master Mike, decorated turntablist and all-around good human, was given Louisville's Key to the City in 2015 after participating in a benefit concert for the Kentucky metropolis. But times have vastly changed since then. In March 2020—right as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States—University of Louisville Health emergency technician, Breonna Taylor, was fatally shot by three white Louisville police officers at her apartment as they were investigating a drug dealing operation. She was just 26 years old. It would be months before there was an inkling of justice for Taylor. In September, the city of Louisville agreed to pay Taylor's family $12 million and reform police practices. 

Even so, Mix Master Mike decided to return the key to Louisville mayor, Greg Fischer, i

Ten months after Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia for allegedly "smuggling" hashish oil in her luggage, the WNBA star is going home. President Joe Biden made the announcement on Thursday (December 8), explaining the United States had traded convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout—also known as "The Merchant of Death"— for Griner's freedom. Biden tweeted two photos of himself with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, with the caption: "Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home." 

Of course, social media exploded with reactions to the sudden development. Although Biden has been working on securing her release for some time, it was unclear if negotiations had worked. 

The Roots' Questlove was shocked by news, tw

Prince Paul was the production powerhouse behind De La Soul's first three albums—1989's 3 Feet High & Rising, 1991's De La Soul Is Dead and 1993's Buhloone Mindstate—but they ultimately parted ways, making 1996's Stakes Is High album the first without Paul behind the board. 

While they spent decades on separate paths, things changed this year when Prince Paul, Maseo, Dave and Posdnous reunited for a forthcoming collaboration. On Wednesday (December 7), the Handsome Boy Modeling School headmaster shared an Instagram photo expressing his gratitude for the unexpected reunion. 

"This might have been one of the most eventful years I've had in quite some time," Prince Paul wrote. "An unsuspected highlight was the opportunity to revisit and

UGK legend Bun B and seasoned producer/radio personality Statik Selektah have announced TrillStatik 2, the follow-up to the 2019 original. The project is being recorded live for their fans on Wednesday (December 7) from a studio in New York City. The album will be released to the general public just two days later on Friday (December 9). 

"I’m in here now trying to get some clothes as it’s going to be brick in New York,” Bun told the producer during a recent FaceTime call. “I can’t come like I dress in Houston, I gotta dress like a New Yorker for y’all.” Bun B added he was thrilled by the number of beats Statik sent him ahead of the recording session: “I ain’t saying we gotta do a double album, but we probably gotta pick enough beats for one."

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