2Pac Vs. Biggie: 15 Years Later w/ Award Winning Journalist Jeff Weiss [Video]

Journalist Jeff Weiss discusses with DJ Skee the late great rappers 2Pac and Biggie. In his new book, 2Pac vs Biggie: Rap’s Greatest Battle, the author provides an interesting outlook on both artists from a standpoint of 15 years later following their untimely deaths. More importantly, Weiss tackles what they mean to the hip hop culture, the importance of their music and their overall impact which keeps both rap artists relevant to this day. DJ Skee and Jeff Weiss also address the past rumor of potential tension that may have been brewing between 2Pac and Will Smith, Pac’s potential in acting, and the invisible line that was crossed in his beef with Biggie and the avoidable dangers it demonstrated to the entire industry.

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Big Pun’s Son Chris Rivers Says He Has No Problems With Fat Joe, But He Doesn’t Want To Associate With Him [Video]

Chris also speaks on: – wanting to grow out of his fathers shadow – why he chose the name chris rivers – who his favorite rapper is – living in homeless shelters and being homeless – not wanting to deal with fat joe – not feeling entitled to anything because big pun is his father Previously: Big Pun’s Son Chris Rivers On Real Late w/ Peter Rosenberg [Video]

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Prodigy & Alchemist – Albert Einstein [Album Stream]

“Alber Einstein” is dropping tomorrow! Pre-order now on iTunes. Northeastern street veteran Prodigy (a member of acclaimed crew Mobb Deep) has once again linked up with heavyweight producer The Alchemist to craft collaborative album, Albert Einstein. A follow-up to their critically-acclaimed debut, Return of The Mac, the 16-track project includes reader-approved singles “Dough Pildin,” “Give ‘Em Hell,” and “YNT.” Throughout the set, Prodigy is joined on the mic by such collaborators as Action Bronson, Domo Genesis, Havoc, Raekwon and Roc Marciano. Alchemist handles all production on the album. Albert Einstein is slated to hit record stores and online retailers Tuesday, June 11, via Infamous Records, but is currently available in stream form exclusively at DJBooth.net. Previously: Prodigy feat. Domo Genesis – YNT (Young and Thuggin) [Video]

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