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Why rap stars are hating on the iPhone
I like M1's response the best.
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U-God scared for his life after suing Wu-Tang
U-God (born Lamont Hawkins) told police that he believes that the reason he is being followed and intimidated is because he filed an $180,000 lawsuit against Wu-Tang Music in January.
U-God's suit alleges that Wu Tang Music failed to pay him for his work on a Wu-Tang album, his tour participation and his cu t from a European record contract. U-God (born Lamont Hawkins) told police that he believes that the reason he is being followed and intimidated is because he filed an $... more -
RZA returns to his alter ego
Despite his rambling tangents and maniacal giggle, the fallen Wu-Tang leader rises again with a new Bobby Digital album, "Digi Snacks." Despite his rambling tangents and maniacal giggle, the fallen Wu-Tang leader rises again with a new Bobby Digital album, "Digi Sn... more
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RZA: Twelve Jewelz
It's hard enough to keep up with the nine original members of the Wu-Tang Clan and their Gambino aliases. But what happens when, after finally getting a beat on those 18 characters, the clansmen start entering chambers that you didn't even know existed? Think of it as W.E.B. DuBois' famous quote about "two warring ideas in one dark body, whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder," with a Shaolin twist.
Take RZA, for instance. He was perfectly happy, chilling in his multi-million dollar home when the call came. Technically, the actual phone call to record another Bobby Digital album probably came from someone at Koch Records. But, the more you hear him talk about his varied interests, the more likely it is that some inner call to rhyme came from Robert Diggs, The Abbot or even Bobby Digital himself. Even with all of his accolades and the money that comes with them, RZA still sounds like he's in search of his true calling. Even if he doesn't reconcile all of the different aspects of his personality which battle within him on his Digi Snax album, it's going to be entertaining to listen to him try.
HipHopDX: Back in 1999, you said the Bobby Digital persona created too much of a contradiction inside you. Did you change your mind, or is this side of you like a werewolf during a full moon that needs to be let out every couple years?
RZA: You could say that in one way. This one came about from two different methods actually. First, the people over at Koch came to me and were like, “Hey Bobby, how about another record?” I was in the middle of my Hollywood excursions and shit, and I kind of put that to the side for a minute. And then, after the 8 Diagrams [click to read] situation and how that turned out, I kind of had a little emcee vengeance in me. I figured I would just bung, bung it out like this and get that energy out through this medium.
DX: Now that the dust has settled, how do you feel about the good and the bad that went down with 8 Diagrams?
Read what the Rza has to say here......
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1149 It's hard enough to keep up with the nine original members of the Wu-Tang Clan and their Gambino aliases. But what happens when, ... more -
Wu-Tang Clan's RZA launches social hip-hop chess site
Rapper and hip-hop producer RZA has launched a web site dedicated to teaching and encouraging people to play chess. In addition to his prolific music career, Bobby Digital is a champion chess player, and the social networking site offers user profiles, live games, and chess scholarships. Rapper and hip-hop producer RZA has launched a web site dedicated to teaching and encouraging people to play chess. In addition to hi... more
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WuChess launches, we look forward to checkmating U-God
Of all the strange offshoots of the Wu-Tang Clan, it’s safe to say the oddest of them all launched today online: WuChess, the brainchild of Wu-Tang mad scientist RZA, is finally up and running. Of all the strange offshoots of the Wu-Tang Clan, it’s safe to say the oddest of them all launched today online: WuChess, the brainchi... more
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Submit Your Questions for RZA
Give us your questions for RZA and I'll ask him for you.
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Ask the RZA
Next week, none other than the chief Killa Bee himself is coming through for some Q&A with the folks from the Fix.
And in true Current style, we want you step into the realm with us.
If you've got a burning question you'd like RZA to answer, leave it as a text or video comment below. We'll take the best ones and include them in our interview session next week.
So get at me! Next week, none other than the chief Killa Bee himself is coming through for some Q&A with the folks from the Fix. ... more -
Wu-tang starts WuChess.com?
The RZA, member of renowned hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan and also featured as musical composer on many films, has signed a deal with ChessPark.com to launch a new website called WuChess.com. Members of Chesspark.com and fans of the hip hop group will be able to play each other in online chess. The RZA, member of renowned hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan and also featured as musical composer on many films, has signed a deal with Che... more
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Wu-Tang clan meets the Peanuts
The best crossover since Scooby Doo meets Sonny and Cher "RZA, GZA, Method Man meet Snoopy, Lucy, and Linus."
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Ghostface scolds fans for not paying for his music
An impassioned statement from Ghost:
"Ya'll motherfuckers are still downloading my shit. You know what I mean. I thought you motherfuckers loved me... I go all out for ya'll...and I love ya'll..." An impassioned statement from Ghost: ... more -
Wu-Tang Chess Masters
The fifth element has just been added to Hip Hop: chess. The Hip Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) just held a tournament with Wu Tang legends the RZA and the GZA in attendance. These two emcees and others break down chess and it's application in the game of life. The fifth element has just been added to Hip Hop: chess. The Hip Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) just held a tournament with Wu Tang lege... more
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Ghostface and Rakim LIVE in the Bay this Friday
two hip hop legends throw down @ Mezzanine this friday night 11/2, both playing with a 10-piece backing band. Should be HOT! 'Specially with Ghost's new album dropping in December. two hip hop legends throw down @ Mezzanine this friday night 11/2, both playing with a 10-piece backing band. Should be HOT! 'S... more
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Wu-Tang Manager Can't Get Into Club
Why would you want to be at a place that doesn't want you? Think about it...you get all dolled up and ready to hit the club scene and when you get there??? you have a slim chance of getting in. why is it so important to be a part of that scene? why do you want to be a part of that scene? who cares?? Why don't you go to a place that all of your friends can enjoy and get into? my suggestion is be a leader and not a follower. who cares that some slutty "it" girl is going to be there? she's not gonna want to be with you and if she does...you will come home with airborne herpes! and not to mention that folks like TMZ will be there. They catch your every drunken mood on tape and post it! definitely not fun to be apart of some tabloid driven fodder. what do you think?? Why would you want to be at a place that doesn't want you? Think about it...you get all dolled up and ready to hit the club scen... more
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Joe Gets Inked
Tattooing is a popular way to express yourself. Joe goes under the needle to get his first - and probably last - tattoo.
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Wu-Tang Clan "My Heart Gently Weeps" (Beatles 'interpretation'...
First single to their "8 Diagrams" album dropping Dec 4th. Good song, but Rae needs some Redbull.
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Wu-Tang Clan "8 Diagrams" Preview
Do we dare get excited? I hope it's closer to "36 Chambers" and "Forever" than "The W" and "Iron Flag." Not that those two albums were bad.
Not sure why the image on the article is from an old PS1 game. Do we dare get excited? I hope it's closer to "36 Chambers" and "Forever" than "The W" and "Ir... more -
Wu Tang Chess
It's the Hip Hop chess confederation - RZA, GZA and DJ QBert to discuss music, chess and martial arts.
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The Hip Hop Congress
Yes y'all. Another revolutionary initiative coming out of Oakland California.The collaborative mission of the global Hip Hop Congress " is to use the culture of Hip Hop to inspire young people to get involved social action, civic service, and cultural creativity" Beautiful. Just beautiful. Yes y'all. Another revolutionary initiative coming out of Oakland California.The collaborative mission of the global Hip Hop Cong... more
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