Wu-Tang Clan Plots "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" 25th Anniversary Tour

Wu-Tang Clan’s seminal album, Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), was released in November 1993. To celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary, the bona fide Hip Hop legends have started teasing a tour on their social media group account.

On Saturday (July 28), a video was posted to Wu-Tang’s Instagram account featuring live footage of each member — RZA, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, U-God, Masta Killah, Inspectah Deck, GZA and Cappadonna — rocking the stage.

Toward the end of the clip, it simply reads, “25th Anniversary Tour.”

While the details are scarce, the collective has already been doing shows in celebration of the album’s milestone.

On Friday (July 27), Wu-Tang performed material from the classic project at the Expo Hall in Los Angeles. The following day, they were in Canada as part of the Center of Gravity 2018 festival.

#Repost @rayroq ・・・ Let’s get right to the point. @wutangclan @rza @therealgza @raekwon @realghostfacekillah @methodmanofficial @mastakillamusic @ins_tagrams @mathematicswu @officialcappadonna @ugod_zilla #wutang

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But that wasn’t all. Wu-Tang also shared another Instagram post announcing a deluxe edition of “Pearl Harbor” featuring the late Sean Price. The post, which shows off the cover art, promises a remix from DJ Mathematics and instrumental versions of the single.

“New LP for Pearl Harbor from Wu-Tang: The Saga Continues goes up on 36chambers.com for pre-sale next Wednesday,” the caption read. “Includes a brand new remix from @mathematicswu featuring Pharoahe Monch and Tek. #wutang.” 

Pre-orders begin on August 3.

New LP for Pearl Harbor from Wu-Tang: The Saga Continues goes up on 36chambers.com for pre-sale next Wednesday. Includes a brand new remix from @mathematicswu featuring Pharoahe Monch and Tek. #wutang

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Twitter Raves About Kendrick Lamar’s "Power" Acting Debut

Twitter – Kendrick Lamar made his acting debut on Sunday (July 29) on the 50 Cent-produced drama, Power. In the new episode — titled “Happy Birthday” – K. Dot plays a homeless drug addict named Laces.

Ahead of the episode, Lamar shared a photo of himself in character to his Twitter account.

“My name, is my name,” he wrote. “Ask me again, i’ll tell you the same #PowerTV.”

Courtney Kemp — Power’s creator and producer — told the Associated Press the Compton MC’s relationship with Fiddy played a key role in K. Dot’s appearance on the show.

“He and Kendrick … were hanging out and Kendrick said, ‘I’d really like to be on the show,’ and you know it goes from there. He’s really gifted, tremendously gifted. I mean it’s a total transformation. It is not a version of Kendrick Lamar that you’ve ever seen before. So it’s very exciting.”

Evidently, plenty of his fans and peers felt the same way. Joey Bada$$ and his tour DJ Powers Pleasant tweeted about K. Dot’s role and acting ability, while TDE’s Punch compared him to Denzel Washington.

Check out some of the reactions below. 

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Lil Pump & Smokepurpp Bring XXXTENTACION’s Mom On Stage During "SAD!" Tribute

Miami, FL – Lil Pump and Smokepurpp were performing at the Lit Up Music Festival in Miami over the weekend when they brought out a special guest.

As they began to play XXXTENTACION’s “SAD!” over the speakers, Cleopatra Bernard — the slain rapper’s mother — entered the stage with her arms in an ‘X’ formation.

The crowd cheered while the song continued to play.

At the end of the tribute, Smokepurpp says, “Rest in peace X. We love you, man.”

X was killed on June 18 outside of RIVA Motorsports in Deerfield, Florida during an alleged robbery. Three suspects are currently in custody, including Dedrick Williams, Robert Allen and Michael Boatwright.

Allen was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Eastman, Georgia last week. A fourth suspect, Trayvon Newsome, remains at large. All four were indicted by a grand jury on charges of first-degree murder with a firearm and armed robbery with a firearm earlier this month.

Shortly after X’s public, open casket memorial, Bernard shared a photo of his final resting place.

He was 20 years old.

My guardian angel ??

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Kanye West’s Father Reportedly Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer

Kanye West’s father, Ray West, is reportedly ill. Radar Online spoke to ‘Ye’s former stepmother Cheryl Carmichael West, who confirmed he’s battling stomach cancer.

“His dad is sick with stomach cancer,” Carmichael West said. “He’s getting treatment and from what I understand the treatments are working.”

She revealed Ray was diagnosed last spring.

‘Ye’s father was reportedly spotted recently during a father-son sushi outing at Nobu in Malibu, California. The outlet described him as looking thin and tired.

The G.O.O.D. Music boss lost his mother, Dr. Donda West, in 2007 following cosmetic surgery. Her death is often cited as one of the reasons for his mental breakdown in 2016.

“Kanye was very close to his mother,” Carmichael West said. “One of the things that I recall is that that he never really grieved his mother and went back to work right away.” 

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DJ Muggs Shares "Dia Del Asesinato" Album Details

DJ Muggs will be dropping a new album titled Dia Del Asesinato on August 10.

Ahead of its release, the Cypress Hill member has unveiled the cover art and tracklist for the upcoming LP. He also shared its latest single, “Contagion Theory” featuring Mach-Hommy.

DOOM, Raekwon, Freddie Gibbs, Kool G Rap and Meyhem Lauren are among the album’s other contributors. The 12-track project will arrive just a few months after Frozen Angels, a collaborative EP with Lauren.

Check out Muggs’ Dia Del Asesinato cover art and tracklist below. Pre-order hard copies here.

Soul Assassins albumSoul Assassins album

1. Santa Muerte
2. Day Of The Dead f. Kool G Rap
3. Assassination Day f. DOOM Kool G Rap
4. Yacht Party f. Raekwon
5. Black Snow Beach f. Raekwon Meyhem Lauren
6. Blue Horseshoes f. Mach-Hommy
7. Contagion Theory f. Mach-Hommy
8. Wally Face f. Hus Kingpin
9. Duck Sauce f. Eto
10. Niggas is Pussy f. Meyhem Lauren
11. Death Wish f. DOOM Freddie Gibbs
12. Outro

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