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Rawkus: Who’d A Crunk It?

October 24th, 2005
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Rawkus Records is officially back in business, but those expecting a return to the underground sounds that made them famous may be in for a bit of a surprise. The newly reactivated label today issued a press release stating that all operations will be moved from their original New York City headquarters to Memphis, Tennessee, […]

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“Final Solution” Found for Scribble Security Concerns

August 15th, 2005
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This past weekend’s Scribble Jam hip-hop event went smoothly despite security concerns that had previously lead organizers to threaten cancellation. They dealt with the logistical problems of searching all attendees’ backpacks by banning them from the premises altogether. But another, less publicized security issue presented itself as ticket holders began queuing outside the venue, forcing […]

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Miss Backpacker 2004 Bedazzles

January 27th, 2004
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Sydney, Australia — Hiphop males have always thought themselves to be exclusive to the trend known as “backpacker.” However, the male ego must have been served a serious blow this week, when the Miss Backpacker 2004 competition went down at the KingsX Hotel in Sydney, Australia. Many of the attendants were British backpacker males, who […]

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