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1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) Ft. Bun B., Mac Miller & Shawn Stockman - "Happy Days" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:04:42 +0000

Statik Selektah and Termanology are joined by Mac Miller, Bun B and Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men, on their latest release titled "Happy Days." Their new album, 2012, is available for purchase on iTunes on Tuesday. Pre-order it here.

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) Ft. Mac Miller & Shawn Stockman - "Happy Days" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

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Bun B's Nike Air Foamposite Pros 'Metallic Silver/Bright Crimson' [PHOTOS]

Alvin aqua Blanco — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:07:14 +0000

If you didn't know, Bun B's sneaker game is at an elite level. The UGK rap legend stunted on ~~Twitter~~ Instagram by showing off his pair of Nike Air Foamposite Pros in the Metallic Silver/Bright Crimson colorway. The all new color scheme of the ubiquitous Foamposite doesn't drop until September.

That's trill. Peep photos of the highly coveted sneaker in the gallery.

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Exclusive: Game Says He's “Forever Grateful” For Adam “MCA” Yauch, Rappers Share Condolences Via Twitter [PHOTOS]

Latifah Muhammad — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:41:46 +0000

The Hip-Hop world is still reeling from the death of Beastie Boys member Adam “MCA” Yauch who lost his battle with cancer early Friday (may 4). News of the 47-year-old's death pierced the hearts of music fans, and artist alike, with many taking to Twitter and releasing statements expressing their condolences.

One person touched by Yauch's career is Game, who shared his thoughts on the passing of the MC. "We lost a great musical legend,” Game told Hip-Hop Wired exclusively, after hearing the news. Growing up as a fan of the Beastie Boys, hearing of the Yauch's death marked a sad moment for the Compton native. “My heart and condolences go out to MCA's family and friends. Beastie Boys paved the way for Hip-Hop artists like us. I will be forever grateful.”

Yauch was diagnosed with a cancer in his parotid gland back in 2009, and was unable to attend the Beastie Boys' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in last month.

Check out more rappers sharing their thoughts on Yauch's untimely death below.

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Marcus Manchild ft. Bun B – "Problems" [VIDEO]

Alvin aqua Blanco — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:17:15 +0000

Think you're stressed? On "Problems," Marcus Manchild flips tales about topics (family deaths, baby mama drama, etc.) that can make anyone resort to popping pills, drinking liquor or smoking weed to cope. The Houston young gun also gets some verbal assistance from one Bun B.

Watch the Michael Artis directed video for "Problems," off the Space Jams 2 mixtape, below.

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Something To Nothing: The Art Of Rap Trailer [VIDEO]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:59:44 +0000

Rap legend turned actor, Ice T., takes his talents behind the lens to create a documentary going across the country to explore the roots of Hip-Hop, starring Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kanye West, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Bun B and more. Hit the jump for the full synopsis and trailer and check it out in select theaters on June 15th.

Ice-T takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hip-hop with the legends of rap music. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on inside the minds, and erupts from the lips, of the grandmasters of rap. Recognized as the godfather of Gangsta rap, Ice-T is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this artform that he credits for saving his life. Interspersed with the performers' insightful, touching, and often funny revelations are classic raps, freestyle rhymes, and never before heard a cappellas straight from the mouths of the creators. What emerges is a better understanding of, and a tribute to, an original American art form that brought poetry to a new generation.

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Paul Wall & DJ Drama - No Sleep Til' Houston [MIXTAPE/DOWNLOAD]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:48:32 +0000

Paul Wall and DJ Drama are back together again to drop this new body of work No Sleep Til' Houston. The 16-song effort includes features from Bun B., Marcus Manchild, Slim Thug, Michael "5000" Watts, Gudda Gudda and more. Hit the jump for the tracklist and download link.

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Bun B ft. Royce Da 5'9″ & Redman – "Stop Playin" [Listen/Download]

Alvin aqua Blanco — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:37:28 +0000

The one man army Bun B reached 400K followers on Twitter, and we were rewarded with a new track. The Mr. Inkredible produced "Stop Playin" features Royce Da 5'9" and Redman as well as scratches from Statik Selektah.

"Wow. 400K. Now that's trill! Stop Playin. Me.@TheRealRedman @RoyceDa59 This 1's 4 u#TeamTrill," tweeted Bun.

Can we get another track at 401K follower? Listen and download below.

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Marcus Manchild ft. Bun B - "Problems" [Listen/Download]

The Kid Skoob — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:50:08 +0000

Marcus Manchild gets back to the music with the release of "Problems," featuring Bun B. The Texas MC will be dropping his next mixtape Space Jams 2, on March 13th.

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DJ Naim ft. Pusha T, Sheek Louch, Bun B, Bleu Davinci & Calico Jones - "Trapping In My Sleep" [Listen/Download]

The Kid Skoob — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:42:18 +0000

New Jersey native DJ Naim drops "Trapping In My Sleep," the first single off of his upcoming I Got Next EP. Providing bars on the new record are Pusha T, Sheek Louch, Bun B, Bleu Davinci and Calico Jones.

Listen and download below.

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Big K.R.I.T. Brings Out Bun B In Houston [Video]

The Kid Skoob — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:35:41 +0000

Big K.R.I.T. brought his 4evaNaDay tour through Houston recently. K.R.I.T. couldn't pass through Texas without bringing out the Trill OG, Bun B, for a performance of "Country S**t." The King Remembered In Time will be joining J.Cole for The Sideline Story Tour beginning in April.