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Today in Hip-Hop History: Eminem Battles Kuniva at Detroit’s Hip-Hop Shop 24 Years Ago

February 17, 2020

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On this date in 1996, Detroit natives Eminem and Kuniva bumped heads on the microphone at Motown's famous Hip-Hop Shop, where late D12 member Proof used to host battles in the mid to late 90s. In his regula... Read Article

PAST DUE| Why Bill Collector’s Superduper Scope Has Put Him Above Cassidy as One of The Best Battlers in The Philly Area?

NDSmith

January 23, 2020

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There is something in the Schuylkill. There has to be. There is an uncanny number of lyrical miracles in the South Eastern Pennsylvania area, and quietly, they have influenced with their unique gift of gab, ev... Read Article

White Battle Rapper Gets Punched for Dropping the N-Word During a Battle

Mira B

January 21, 2020

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Footage has been circulating the internet of a white battle rapper learning the hard way to keep the "N-word" out of his rhymes. The rapper, later identified as William Wolf said in a battle, “I ain’t li... Read Article

#BattleCap: Surf Says He’s Not Sure if Gillie Can Rap Anymore & ‘The King of Philly’ Says He’ll Put the Bread Up for Them to Battle

Jiggy Jones

December 29, 2019

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There are two people you never want to go back and forth with in an argument: Philadelphia's own Gillie da King and Newark's hometown hero Tsu Surf. Yoooo.... this is basically battle cap at its finest. Yes, w... Read Article

The End of The Battle Rap’s Year Gets Cranked Up a Notch with ‘Volume 5’

NDSmith

December 13, 2019

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Rounding out a stellar year, SMACK and his band of winners have pressed forward with one more event to satisfy the battle rap fan. Doing it almost better than any other league, they have mastered big stages, t... Read Article

Boom Guess Who Stepped In The Room: Ahdi Boom Gives Exclusive About His Career, Street Hustling, Slimey Managers and How They Better Watch Out Now That He’s Out!

NDSmith

December 1, 2019

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Battle rapper Ah Di Boom was a rising star in the culture, but when his street life caught up to him, it almost stopped his momentum all together... actually... it kinda did... but he is out and ready to take ... Read Article

BET Champion DNA vs Aye Verb Announced For Volume Card

Sam - @thewriterau

November 7, 2019

Events

Announced yesterday via URLTV’s own dedicated App, Queens' DNA is set to take on St. Louis’ Aye Verb in a small room setting on Saturday 14 December as the main event for SMACK/URLTV’s newly announced Volume 5 ... Read Article

Female Battle Rap Center Stage for RBE’s ‘Ladies & Gents’ Event in Atlanta

Sam - @thewriterau

October 28, 2019

Digital Entertainment, Events

Rare Breed Entertainment is back in action on November 9 in Atlanta with their first volume of the unique “Ladies & Gents” battle rap event. The unique set up sees not only female on female battles, but ... Read Article

Cassidy 5001 and 2: Rapper Booed In Hometown, But Is This The End?

NDSmith

October 8, 2019

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Cassidy should no longer boast that he is undefeated. He should boast that he is a pioneer in popularizing battle rap. (That bar against Goodz last spring about these guys getting popular cause of battle rap... Read Article

Smackdown vs Lock Down: Is URL Hip-Hop’s Version of Wrestling Giant, WWE?

NDSmith

October 5, 2019

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You had to see it!!!! This weekend started out with a bang as the WWE's Friday Night SmackDown debuted on Fox last night and fans were not let down. The franchise did more than just entertain fans, thirsty f... Read Article

Battle Rap to Make Debut on BET Hip Hop Awards

Sam - @thewriterau

October 3, 2019

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SMACK/URLTV continues to drive the ascension of battle rap to the next level with a 4-man battle tournament confirmed for this year’s 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony featuring DNA, Geechi Gotti, T-Top and Shot... Read Article

Wu-Tang’s Method Man talks His Favorite New Rappers

NDSmith

September 20, 2019

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Method Man let Knowledge from Hip-Hop Is Real know who he considers are the top battle rappers (this current generation) right now.

Murda Mook Returns to SMACK/URLTV Today After Seven Years

Sam - @thewriterau

September 7, 2019

Digital Entertainment, Events

The longest layover in SMACK/URLTV battle rap history will finally come to an end this weekend. Murda Mook is back on the main stage for the first time since he convincingly beat Iron Solomon at Summer Madness ... Read Article

Exclusive: Ten Questions With Norbes Of URLTV – Talking Loaded Lux, Cassidy, Math Hoffa + more

Sam - @thewriterau

August 21, 2019

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SMACK/URLTV is the most important stage in battle rap league throughout the world. It is has a reputation for putting together classic match ups year after year - driving Hip-Hop forward through its vehicle of ... Read Article

The Rap Community Reacts To Tsu Surf Being Shot

Will Tsu Surf Reclaim His Place For the Loaded Hollows Battle at Summer Impact?

Jiggy Jones

August 10, 2019

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Tsu Surf has only been out for a couple of days, but the pressure is on. The Newark, NJ native was released from prison on Monday, August. He posted a tweet to give fans knowledge of his anticipated release. ... Read Article

Serius Jones Vs. Math Hoffa Rematch Announced On RBE

Sam - @thewriterau

August 5, 2019

Digital Entertainment, Events

Not to be outdone by their own previous Closure event, which attempted to settle many long-running battle rap beefs that had been brewing over the last decade, Rare Breed Entertainment returns to Atlanta to... Read Article

Bullpen Battle League Presents “PENDEMONIUM” In Atlanta, GA

NDSmith

August 1, 2019

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Battle rap enthusiasts worldwide will convene in Atlanta, GA to experience “Pendemonium” on August 3rd at The Music Room (327 Edgewood) on the BullPen Battle League. Produced and hosted by veteran wordsmith Joh... Read Article

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype Tsu Surf

NDSmith

July 25, 2019

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Newark’s own Tsu Surf has all the makings to become a rap force, and can now count being in the exclusive Unsigned Hype fraternity as an accomplishment under his belt.

Exclusive: Ten Questions With A.R.P. of RBE

Sam - @thewriterau

July 19, 2019

Digital Entertainment, Exclusives, feature

Rare Breed Ent. is one of the fastest-growing battle rap leagues, known for its innovative match ups and putting together battles most thought not possible. Here we caught up with the host and co-owner A.R.P. t... Read Article

Murda Mook Finally Returns To SMACK/URLTV On The Biggest Card In The History Of The Sport

Sam - @thewriterau

July 8, 2019

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Legendary Harlem battle rapper Murda Mook has announced his long-awaited return to battle rap’s premiere platform SMACK/URLTV, appearing on the platform's inaugural "Summer Impact" card. The event will be held... Read Article

R&B Singer Avant Shares Stories Of His Tour In Iraq (Flashback Nov. 2008)

FROM THE ISSUE: NIPSEY HUSSLE, The Marathon Man

[FROM THE ISSUE] SOURCE SPORTS Presents What’s Next in The World of Sports

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ‘Rappers Are Never Going To Stop Talking About Drugs’

FROM THE ISSUE: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is The Future of Hip-Hop

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype B. Lou

Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

Today in Hip-Hop History: Eminem Battles Kuniva at Detroit’s Hip-Hop Shop 24 Years Ago

PAST DUE| Why Bill Collector’s Superduper Scope Has Put Him Above Cassidy as One of The Best Battlers in The Philly Area?

White Battle Rapper Gets Punched for Dropping the N-Word During a Battle

#BattleCap: Surf Says He’s Not Sure if Gillie Can Rap Anymore & ‘The King of Philly’ Says He’ll Put the Bread Up for Them to Battle

The End of The Battle Rap’s Year Gets Cranked Up a Notch with ‘Volume 5’

Boom Guess Who Stepped In The Room: Ahdi Boom Gives Exclusive About His Career, Street Hustling, Slimey Managers and How They Better Watch Out Now That He’s Out!

BET Champion DNA vs Aye Verb Announced For Volume Card

Female Battle Rap Center Stage for RBE’s ‘Ladies & Gents’ Event in Atlanta

Cassidy 5001 and 2: Rapper Booed In Hometown, But Is This The End?

Smackdown vs Lock Down: Is URL Hip-Hop’s Version of Wrestling Giant, WWE?

Battle Rap to Make Debut on BET Hip Hop Awards

Wu-Tang’s Method Man talks His Favorite New Rappers

Murda Mook Returns to SMACK/URLTV Today After Seven Years

Exclusive: Ten Questions With Norbes Of URLTV – Talking Loaded Lux, Cassidy, Math Hoffa + more

Will Tsu Surf Reclaim His Place For the Loaded Hollows Battle at Summer Impact?

Serius Jones Vs. Math Hoffa Rematch Announced On RBE

Bullpen Battle League Presents “PENDEMONIUM” In Atlanta, GA

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype Tsu Surf

Exclusive: Ten Questions With A.R.P. of RBE

Murda Mook Finally Returns To SMACK/URLTV On The Biggest Card In The History Of The Sport

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