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The Good People blasted off 2019 with the release of their third album Good For Nuthin' via Below System Records.

The 13 track project featured a wide variety of artists including Kool DJ Red Alert, Large Professor, Lil Fame, Sadat X, Napolean The Legend, DJ C-Reality, G Roc and the Cella Dwellas.

Now here we are halfway through the year and The Good People have just released The Summer EP. The 6-track project boasts appearances from Tash of Tha Alkaholiks, A-F-R-O, Termanology, Horror City, The MXNXPXLY Family and Kriminul.

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Following Showtime's "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics & Men," Hulu is back with a trailer for their version of a Wu-Tang documentary called "Wu-Tang: An American Saga." 

The 10-episode series is scheduled to premiere September 4 on the media streaming platform. Ahead of its release, Hulu has dropped a trailer for the docu-series, which highlights the cast.

Harlem rapper Dave East portrays Method Man while Joey Bada$$ plays Inspectah Deck.

“The Wu-Tang Clan has made an immeasurable contribution to music and our popular culture,” Hulu's SVP of Originals Craig Erwich said in a press release. “Their unique musical form and authentic storytelling continues to

Roc Nation signee and 9th Wonder protégé Rapsody has announced a new album. Titled "Eve," the project will serve as the follow-up to 2017's "Laila's Wisdom." 

In an interview with Essence, the North Carolina-bred MC explained the concept behind the album. 

“It’s my ode to the women in my life who have made me who I am, but at the same time I realize it’s bigger than me,” she said. “It’s more about the village of Black women. I feel like we all have similar experiences and similar stories and very similar inspirations."

She added, "My last album, that was for me. That was all personal things that, you know, you can listen to and maybe

After several erroneous reports stated Geto Boys MC Bushwick Bill had died on Sunday (June 9), his family quickly squashed the rumors flying around the internet. Although the Houston rap legend was in the hospital with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, he was still fighting for his life. Both his daughter and son took to social media to assure Bushwick’s fans their father was still alive. 

But only hours later, Bushwick passed away at a Houston hospital. 

Hip Hop quickly flooded social media to mourn the loss of Bushwick, including Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Naughty By Nature, Cypress Hill, Busta Rhymes and Erick Sermon. 

Bushwick was diagnosed with stage 4

J. Period's long awaited album, The RISE UP Project, has finally arrived. Boasting contributions from The Roots' Black Thought, De La Soul's Posdnuous and former Organized Konfusion MC Pharoahe Monch, the 10-track effort comes with executive production from DJ Jazzy Jeff, Young Guru, DJ Khalil and Period himself. 

"As artists, we have a responsibility to showcase unity, raise awareness and take action,” Period said in a press release. “In order to truly change hearts and minds, and bring people together, movements need music. Now is the time to elevate the conversation and raise the bar. It’s our time to rise up.”

The 10 new songs are intended to "speak to the renewed urgency of the fight for justice and equality in our nation."

“RISE UP is very

Geto Boys' co-founder Bushwick Bill shared some devastating news with the public this week. On Wednesday (May 1), the Houston-bred rap vet revealed he's currently battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. 

He received the diagnosis in February but only told close friends and family. In fact, his Geto Boys brethren — Willie D and Scarface — were unaware of his health issues. 

Bushwick Bill explained to TMZ what he's up against but insists he isn't afraid to die. 

"I’ve been keeping it to myself, but I’m getting ready to tell Scarface and Willie D," he said. "I’ve only told close family members but that’s about it. I figured keeping it myself isn’t helping nobody.

"It’s not like I’m afraid of dying. If anyone knows anything about me from ‘E