Kanye West 3030: The Most Insane RPG You’ve Ever Played

At this point, Kanye West’s life has started resembling an insane Japanese video game: it’s full of twists and turns, he’s known to keep a voluptuous main squeeze, and you’re never quite sure if he’s the hero or the villain. Well, congrats Yeezy, your life is now officially an insane RPG thanks to game developer Phenix, whose Kanye Quest pits the Chicago Lyrical Wordsmith against a gang of industry clones with the help of a few friends. Download it here.

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“I rarely drink, I don’t smoke, so my vice is probably creating. I’m addicted to creating. And women.”

Andre Benjamin, Man Since May 27th, 1975

“Hip-hop reflects the truth, and the problem is that hip-hop exposes a lot of the negative truth that society tries to conceal. It’s a platform where we could offer information, but it’s also an escape.”

– Busta Rhymes, Man Since May 20, 1972

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Manly Art: Peanuts Go Hip-Hop Hats off to Mark Drew for turning his decidedly unproductive obsession with old school Hip-Hop lyrics and turning it into a full blown artshow artfully titled “Deez Nuts.” Check out a few more selections from … Continue reading →

Epic Rap Battles From History: Moses vs. Santa Klaus featuring Snoop DoggLion

Ah the epic battle between Moses and Santa Klaus, truly a watershed moment in both Jewish and Hip-Hop history. Despite the loss of the original tape, we’ve unearthed a pretty accurate re-enactment featuring none other than American treasure and rapping Chimera Snoop Lion(Dogg). Partake in the bounty of , and vote on the winner in the comments under the video. 

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Manfographics: The Taxonomy of Rap Names

From Prince Ital Joe to Cadillac Don, no genre has birthed as many great names as Hip-Hop. Some nerds created this expansive info-graphic breaking down the full taxonomy of hip-hop naming, which could come in handy if you ever decide to throw your hat in the ring. We’re definitely more “Gustatory” with an “Improper Use of K” than “Schooling.”

“I believe excellence is being able to perform at a high level over and over”

– Jay-Z, Man Since December 4th, 1969

The Soundtrack to Movember: Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer

Hip-Hop is usually associated with thuggish behaviour and gritty tales from “the streets.” However, just in time for Movember, we present to you a very different brand of MC. Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer is more concerned with the cut of his jib than cutting his rivals, but my word, what a mo.

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Snoop Sells Soul For Microwave Snacks (And Armoured Trucks Full of Money)

At this point in his career, the recently christened Snoop Lion is an American Treasure. He can get away with just about anything, but we’re not sure about this one. Remixing one of his all time classic songs, Snoop just released a collaboration with Hot Pockets featuring a couple of YouTube celebrities, a WWE wrestler, and this guy. Call us old fashioned, but we like our middle-aged rappers rhyming about killing people and pimping ladies. 

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A Nas-High Royal Flush: Hip-Hop Playing Cards 

Hip-hop and gambling go together like hip-hop and gun violence, so it’s only right that artist Sayori Wada decided to marry her two loves and create this amazingly designed deck of custom cards. Each one features a different hip-hop icon from Big L to Diamond D, giving you a chance to trip down memory lane. Check out the entire deck and buy one over at Cool Material.