Telling the world that there is no respect for hip hop's OG artist population, and no media that supports them, only tells part of the story.

The post No Respect For Those Who Respect Hip Hop’s OGs: Why One Ambitious Outlet Still Needs To Hustle. appeared first on New York Hip Hop - Birthplace Magazine.

Rap icons Rakim, Black Thought, Pharoahe Monch and Afrika Bambaataa to appear as guest performers alongside The Soul Rebels for a 3-day Brooklyn Bowl run

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In conjunction with Complex, the God MC Rakim Allah paid lyrical tribute to Nelson Mandela, the spiritual and political leader of South Africa who recently passed away at the age of 95.

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We're not sure why this exists, but it does. The God MC & Darkman X rocking out with Shontelle & Aleks D, thanks to No Mystery Studios.

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We asked the public to call in and tell us what 40 years of hip hop meant to them. Fans and participants, including Geechi Suede from acclaimed group Camp Lo, shared with us many fine thoughts, a few laughs, and much respect for hip hop music and culture.

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For the Red Bull Music Academy's NY stint, journalist Jeff "Chairman" Mao conducts an in-depth interview with Rakim, the Long Island lyricist heralded by many as hip hop's holy "God MC."

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The God MC Rakim and The Chef Raekwon join hip hop forces for a February 8, 2013 show at Stage 48, a brand new Manhattan venue, and BirthplaceMag.com has the hookup!

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Rakim, long considered one of hip hop's most pioneering MCs, gave an in-depth interview to David Samuels in The Atlantic, speaking on a range of topics including his influence on rap music, the current state of hip hop, and an endoresment of sorts for one Kanye West.

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