RIP Rudy Ray Moore (1927 – 2008)

October 20th, 2008  ()  Hip-Hop, Old School Joints, Society › Langston › 1 Comment

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Legendary African-American comedian and actor Rudy Ray Moore died from complications of diabetes on October 19, 2008. Moore is most known for his portrayal the pimp Dolemite in the film of the same name and its sequal, The Human Tornado. Moore also performed a brand of comedy even more raunchy than contemporaries Red Foxx and Richard Pryor. Moore’s work was a huge influence on rap music, especially the gangsta and x-rated rap that came out of Los Angeles and Bay Areas of California. Moore was 81.

Here’s the theatrical trailer to Dolemite (1975)

Here’s Ol Dirty Bastard’s (RIP) “Got Your Money” video which used scenes from Dolemite.

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Hustle Simmons “Everybody” video

October 11th, 2008  ()  Hip-Hop › Langston › No Comments

Dope new video from Hustle Simmons (Dave Ghetto & Tha S Ence) titled “Everybody.” Raw video for a raw as hell song. This is the type of hip hop you’re looking for. Go cop Hustle Simmons album, Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence are Hustle Simmons!

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Tupac Producer Johnny J Dead

October 4th, 2008  ()  Hip-Hop › Langston › 3 Comments

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According to Thug Life Army, Tupac producer Johnny J committed suicide in the LA County Jail on October 3rd. Early reports state that he jumped off a jail tier while serving time on a DUI charge. If you aren’t familiar with Johnny J, he produced the brillant “Death Around the Corner” from Me Against the World plus a good portion of All Eyez On Me, including the standouts “How Do You Want It,” “Life Goes On,” “Picture Me Rollin’,” and “All Eyez On Me.” He Leaves behind a wife and two children. R.I.P. Johnny J.