Shaolin’s finest headed up north to celebrate the release of their classic Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) debut LP. Wu-Tang Clan members Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, U-God, GZA, Masta Killa, and Inspectah Deck performed at Toronto’s Kool Haus on Thursday night, running through cuts off their 1993 release including “Bring Da Rukus” and “Wu Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F**k Wit.” ThisIsWalder was on hand, and provides a recap of the special night.

Previously:
RZA Speaks on Raekwon and Wu-Tang Album Delay, But Assures It’s Still “Brotherly Love”
20 Years Later, Wu-Tang Clan Reflect on ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ (Video)

Lil’ Kim’s Hard Core 2K13 mixtape was scheduled to arrive on Black Friday but was nowhere to be found. Now delayed, the Queen Bee comes through with a new record to hold fans over. The Brooklyn femcee reminds listeners her reign continues on the gritty “I Am Kimmy Blanco.”

Along with the song, Lil’ Kim revealed the tracklisting to her new project. It includes appearances from Miley Cyrus, Jadakiss, French Montana, Yo Gotti, plus three bonus cuts.

Listen to “Kimmy Blanco” and check out the tracklisting below….

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This year marks the 10-Year Anniversary of Red Bull BC One, where the World Final will head to Seoul, South Korea, home of some of the most innovative breaking today. In celebration of a decade of first-class breaking, all eight previous world champions (including two-time winner Lilou) will return to battle in Seoul.

Red Bull BC One is the world’s most important one-on-one B-Boy competition in the world. Every year, thousands of dancers from around the world vie for a chance to represent at the World Final. Sixteen B-Boys will earn the right to enter into in an all-out battle on the Red Bull BC One stage, but only one will be crowned the champion.





Red Bull BC One started in 2004 in Biel, Switzerland, and since has travelled to Berlin, Germany (2005), São Paulo, Brazil (2006), Johannesburg, South Africa (2007), Paris, France (2008), New York City, USA (2009), Tokyo, Japan (2010), Moscow, Russia (2011) and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2012).

Watch the live stream below!

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Chicago’s Lil’ Bibby already has the streets and Internets buzzing with his handful of loosies. Despite the fact that the young’n didn’t even drop a full length mixtape until today, Bibby has gained a sizable buzz off his distinct voice, confident flow and street heavy lyrcs. He kept the guest appearances minimal and delivered just what the streets wanted. We definitely have our eyes on the kid.

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Justin Timberlake enlists some of rap’s finest on the official remix to his current single “TKO.” The pop star treats fans with a special Black Friday remix, starring J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, and Pusha T. Cole World kicks off the new version, using the moment to finally respond to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse from earlier this summer. Pretty Flacko brings his stylish Harlem worldplay to the table as Pusha T challenges others when it comes to the “Album of the Year” debate.

The original can be found on Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience (2 of 2) out now.

Listen to the official remix below…..

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Not familiar with YG Hootie? He’s one of Waka Flocka’s Bricksquad affiliates, and someone who also went to Centennial High in Compton. Which is his connection to Kendrick Lamar and how the two managed to link on “Two Presidents” for a track off the upcoming Destroy & Rebuild project, due out February 4.

K Dot is no stranger to collaborations over some street records, considering the last time we heard him was on Fredo Santana’s “Jealous.”

Listen to Kendrick Martin and Hootie Malcolm’s new one after the jump…

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ScHoolboy Q brought his catalog of recent hits to Phoenix last night. Giving a private performance for Power 98.3’s Studio Sessions, the Black Hippy played “Man of the Year,” “Collard Greens” (sans Kendrick Lamar) and “Yay Yay.” Given there are no more delays, Oxymoron should be hitting stores this January.

Watch Q perform “Collard Greens” and “Yay Yay” after the jump…

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After a whole month traveling across North America, Chance The Rapper’s Social Experiment Tour finally made its way to his hometown of Chicago last night. Naturally, Chance decided to debut some brand new material for the home crowd in the form of this sprightly and brassy number. Those anxious to hear the follow-up to AcidRap can rest assured: it’s sounding pretty damn great already.

Watch more highlights from Chance’s performance after the jump…

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Before the release of his debut full-length project, Lil’ Bibby feeds the streets with another new record. With partner-in-crime Lil’ Herb riding shotgun, the two Chi-town products create havoc on the DJ L-produced “Know Something.” Hosted by DJ Scream, Lil’ Bibby’s Free Crack mixtape arrives on Friday afternoon via Live Mixtapes.

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Gucci Mane has a big holiday gift for fans on Christmas Day. The Brick Squad 1017 leader will release The State Vs. Radric Davis 2 album on December 25. With Mike Will Made-It handling the production, Gucci Mane releases the latest cut titled “Mention Me.”

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