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Eminem is back with the lead single, and video, from his upcoming 'The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Gràce)' album, which is due for release in the summer, titled 'Houdini'.  The second half of Eminem's career ('Relapse' to present) has seen a lot of hits and misses however it's hard to debate Em's contributions to the Hip-Hop culture.  The song samples the Steve Miller Band's, 1981 hit, 'Abracadabra' and the video nods to the video for Em's video for 'Without Me' from 2002.  The single is a throwback his 'The Eminem Show' album so it should be interesting to hear what the rest of the new album sounds like.  'Houdini' is catchy, dope and a good little throwback to his early 00's days!!!  Check out the video here -  Eminem - Houdini (Official Video)

Welcome to another edition of 'The R.A.W Report', right here, on the R.A.W Media Blogger site!!!  Bringing you our top picks of the biggest, and best, Rap releases and Pro Wrestling events from the past week!!!  Check out our top Rap And Wrestling picks for this week - RAP •  Vince Staples - Dark Times (Stream + Purchase) •  Smoke DZA & DJ RELLYRELL - You're All Welcome (Stream + Purchase) •  J.O.D - Place & Actions (Stream + Purchase) WRESTLING •  H.O.G Wrestling 'Glory Of War' (Results) •  WWE 'King And Queen Of The Ring' (Results + Recap) •  AEW 'Double Or Nothing' (Results + Recap)

We are called Rap And Wrestling Media so it's only right we throw some light on a Pro Wrestling legend dropping dope rhymes on wax!!! WWE legend Rikishi Fatu has been down with the Hip-Hop culture for a looooooong time!!! Yes even before him, Scotty Too Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay (R.I.P Brian Christopher) were bustin' moves, in the middle of the squared circle, on RAW is WAR and SmackDown in the early 00's!!! Recently though Rikishi's love for Hip-Hop has seen him jump into the booth and show the world he's got skills on the mic!!! He's recently dropped some dope tracks in the forms of 'DYNASTY FOREVER' (over Wu-Tang Clan's 'Triumph' instrumental) and 'The Sultan' (over Terror Squad's 'Lean Back' beat)!!! Rikishi's latest release, 'Something For The Juggalos', has him showing love to, the OG's of Rap And Wrestling Culture, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope (aka The Insane Clown Posse) as well Rob Van...

UK Hip-Hop legend LATE keeps the momentum going with, his fifth release of 2024, 'Fine Artz'!!! Dope bars, and production, throughout the 5-track EP and all handled by the man himself!!! Another great addition to his already incredible discography!!! Stream + Purchase -  LATE - Fine Artz (Stream + Purchase)

On midday Thursday, over a 24-hour period, R.A.W CLASH proudly presented 'Urban Warfare', on the R.A.W Media X platform, which was sponsored by Mister Boxer Creates and Sienthèah Records as well as being officially supported by, ECW Original, Chubby Dudley!!!  Each of The seven clashes (including two '2300 CLASH' Showcases) were decided by a 24-hour public voting poll.  So, ladies and gentlemen, here are the full results from Thursday's 'Urban Warfare' card -  • World Singles Champion L.A. Park def. Jason Knight and Bryan Clark in a 3-Way Clash to retain the title.  • S.Kalibre def. Lyrical Joe, Eddie Kaine and Benjamin Epps in a 4-Way World Singles #1 Contenders Clash.  • World Doubles Champion Hijo De Octagòn def. Hijo De L.A. Park to win the titles for Los Octagòns.  • The Bash Brothers (Mallz & Precyce Politix) def. Drumwork (goosebytheway & Jae Skeese) in a World Doubles #1 Contenders Clash.  • MBC Singles Champion Charles Hami...

Hip-Hop legends Common and Pete Rock take it back to the 90's with,the lead single from their upcoming collaboration album 'The Auditorium Vol. 1', called 'Wise Up'!!!  The track is exactly what you would expect from the legendary Chicago MC and one of the greatest Hip-Hop producers of all time...a timeless classic that will keep Hip-Hop purests dying for more!!!  If you're a fan of nostalgia, and how Hip-Hop used to be, then this one is for you!!!  Check out the single, and video, here -  Common & Pete Rock - Wise Up (Official Video)

The Rise and fall, and rise again, of Buff Bagwell has been well documented over the years so this is a pretty special moment for not just Bagwell but for all his fans who have seen the man go from rock bottom to turning his life around!!! The WCW legend returned to the ring, at a Memphis Wrestling TV taping, to team up with 'Big' John Dalton to face the promotions reigning Tag Team champions Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston. This marked Bagwell's first match since 2022!!! After about 7 minutes of action Bagwell and Dalton walked away as the new Memphis Wrestling Tag Team champions!!!  This is Bagwell's first title since he won the NWA Mid-Atlantic tag team titles, alongside Rikki Nelson, in 2010!!! A huge congratulations to Buff on not only his title win but on getting his life back together!!! Watch the full match here -  Buff Bagwell & 'Big' John Dalton vs. Sir Matthew & Lord Gaston (Memphis Wrestling TV)

Narconomics Sauce Yin and Gustavo Louis team up for a dope collaboration of pure, uncut, Hip-Hop!!! Sauce handles the majority of the album's production (with ProjectPorter holding down the rest) and provides a dark, and grimey, backdrop for him and Gustavo to drop a ill collection of street tales for the people to fiend over!!! This album has Narconomics further proving they are a movement not to be slept on. Stream + Purchase the project here -  Sauce Yin & Gustavo Louis - Narco Twins (Stream + Purchase)

Rapsody returns with the follow up to, 2019's outstanding, 'Eve' with the incredible 'Please Don't Cry'!!! The project continues Rapsody's reign as, in our opinions, the true Queen of Hip-Hop dropping nothing but lyrical gems over a soulful background of beautiful production. Stream + Purchase it here -  Rapsody - Please Don't Cry (Stream + Purchase)

Buffalo's Jules Clay feeds the streets with his brand new album 'Didn't Want To Root For Me'!!! Jules has dropped an album that proves that Buffalo, New York, has one of the most grimey underground Hip-Hop scenes around with a project full of dope bars,  and production, that extends far outside the world of just the Griselda Records family tree!!! Featuring appearances from Gustavo Louis, Stagger Lee and twogeebs!!! Stream + Purchase it here -  Jules Clay - Didn't Want To Root For Me (Stream + Purchase)

Lupe Fiasco drops his new track, and video, 'Samurai' which is the lead single from his upcoming new album, of the same name, which is scheduled for June 28th. The soulful track, produced by Soundtrakk, has Lupe showing the world, once again, why he is one of Hip-Hop's most elite rappers with a skill set like no other!!! Check out the video here -  Lupe Fiasco - Samurai (Official Video)

The enigma known as Mach-Hommy returns with his, incredible, new album '#RICHAXXHAITIAN'!!! The self titled lead single, featuring KAYTRANADA and 03 Greedo, caught a lot of the Dump Gawd's fans off guard recently however Mach's usual traits of lyrical brilliance, over flawless production, is on show here for those who weren't particularly fond of the single (we were by the way). Mach is joined by an all-star cast of artists, and producers, such as Roc Marciano, Quelle Chris, Your Old Droog, Tha God Fahim, Black Thought, SadhuGold, Conductor Williams and many more for a project with insane replay value which, in this day and age, is extremely rare. In our personal opinions this definitely up there as one of the greatest Hip-Hop albums ever made!!! WE ARE OFFICIALLY DECLARING THIS ALBUM A CERTIFIED CLASSIC!!! Stream + Purchase it here -  Mach-Hommy - #RICHAXXHAITIAN (Album) (Stream + Purchase)

Welcome to another edition of 'The R.A.W Report', right here, on the R.A.W Media Blogger site!!!  Bringing you our top picks of the biggest, and best, Rap releases and Pro Wrestling events from the past week!!!  Check out our top Rap And Wrestling picks for this week - RAP •  Conway The Machine -Slant Face Killah (Stream + Purchase) •  Ghostface Killah - Set The Tone (Guns & Roses) (Stream + Purchase) •  Sleep Sinatra & bloomcycle - Memory (Ummm...) (Stream + Purchase) WRESTLING •  DEFY Wrestling 'Here And Now' (Results) * •  NJPW 'Resurgence' (Results) •  MLW 'Aztec Lucha' (Results) * * Results provided courtesy of PWPonderings.

R.A.W CLASH returns to action, on May 23rd, with 'Urban Warfare'!!! 7 clashes (2 allocated to '2300 CLASH') will be decided, over a 24-hour period, by the public via voting polls!!! The winners will be announced on May 24th, right here, on the R.A.W Media Blogger site!!! So, ladies and gentlemen, here is the official line up - • World Singles Champion L.A. Park vs. Jason Knight vs. Bryan Clark in a 3-Way Clash. • Lyrical Joe vs. S.Kalibre vs Eddie Kaine vs. Benjamin Epps in a World Singles 4-Way #1 Contenders Clash. • World Doubles Champion Hijo De L.A. Park vs. Hijo De Octagòn. • Drumwork (goosebytheway & Jae Skeese) vs. The Bash Brothers (Mallz & Precyce Politix) in a World Doubles #1 Contenders Clash. • MBC Singles Champion Charles Hamilton vs. CRAZYJOE2K. 2300 CLASH Showcase - • Mr. Ooh La La vs. Danny Morrison to crown the inaugural 2300 CLASH World Singles Champion. • Scoot Andrews vs. Monsta Mack vs. Ruckus in a 3-Way 2300 CLASH Worl...

Bay Ragni (aka Chubby Dudley) has been representing for all things ECW, on his YouTube channel 'Relax & Chill with Chubby Dudley, and we don't just mean the Extreme era!!! Through his, absolutely amazing, interview series 'Chewin' The Fat' he's had the chance to catch up with some of biggest names from ECW's pre-Extreme era such as 'Ironman' Tommy Cairo, Stevie Wonderful, Jay Sulli, Glen Osbourne, Johnny Hotbody, The Super Destroyers and more as they discuss their days in Eastern Championship Wrestling. These interviews give a real in-depth look into what the company was like before Tod Gordon handed the reigns over to Paul Heyman and even what it was like during Heyman's early days with ECW!!! This is a must for fans who want to learn more about the true history of ECW beyond the version that WWE chooses to present to the public. Check out the list of interviews below and look out for new episodes here in the future - •  Epis...

Macklemore recently dropped his new single 'Hind's Hall' along with an official video highlighting the atrocities happening to the people of Palestine. The track was released to support Palestine and the recent student protests as well as the track being dedicated to, 6-year old, Hind Rajab a Palestinian child who was killed by the Israeli military only days after calling the emergency services begging to be rescued. The images in the video are horrific, and haunting, however it's something everyone must see. Watch the video here -  Macklemore - Hind's Hall (Official Video)

Three legends, six tracks, one amazing EP!!! DJ Yoda, Edo. G and Brad Baloo (of The Nextmen) team up for a dope new EP that is nothing short of real, classic, Hip-Hop!!! The three Hip-Hop legends deliver a short, but sweet, project that will keep true fans of Hip-Hop happy all round!!! Stream + Purchase the project here -  DJ Yoda, Edo. G & Brad Baloo - Hometown Heroes (Stream + Purchase)

CRAZYJOE2K is a 19-year old, autistic, rapper/producer from Upstate, New York, but currently resides in Western, Tennessee, and has drawn in a dedicated following through his Pro Wrestling inspired bars!!! His latest track 'nWo' has him teaming up with, the always incredible, Gustavo Louis for a dope mix of Rap and Wrestling!!! Expect to see more from him, on here, in the future as the R.A.W Culture wave keeps growing!!! Check out the track here -  CRAZYJOE2K - nWo (feat. Gustavo Louis) (Visualiser) Check out more music from CRAZYJOE2K here -  CRAZYJOE2K on Spotify

Welcome to another edition of 'The R.A.W Report', right here, on the R.A.W Media Blogger site!!! Bringing you our top picks of the biggest, and best, Rap releases and Pro Wrestling events from the past week!!! Check out our top Rap And Wrestling picks for this week - RAP •  Saigon & Fredro - The Jordan Era (Stream + Purchase) •  Lloyd Luther - Riddims, Roads and Mantra's Of Freedom (Stream + Purchase) •  Slum Village - F.U.N (Stream + Purchase) WRESTLING •  WWE 'Backlash France' (Results + Recap) •  TNA Wrestling 'Under Siege' (Results + Recap) •  GCW 'Rather You Than Me' (Results) * * Results provided courtesy of PWPonderings.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!! Mach-Hommy has dropped the, self titled, lead single from his upcoming album 'RICHAXXHAITIAN' which is set to drop May 17th!!! Teaming up with KAYTRANADA and 03 Greedo the new single is a bit more bouncy than his usual releases but, in all honesty, it works and sets the tone for what will be undoubtedly another classic from Mach!!! Most rappers have had to re-think their releases due to Kendrick and Drake's back and forth however we think those two should take a rest for this week!!! Stream + Purchase the single here -  Mach-Hommy - RICHAXXHAITIAN (feat. KAYTRANADA and 03 Greedo) (Stream + Purchase)

This past weekend has seen the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef reach boiling point with a number of personal shots being taken on an insane number of diss records (mostly from K.Dot)!!! Not one to miss an opportunity Gustavo Louis proves why he is one of Hip-Hop's most consistent, and hardest working, artists by literally taking their beats (not long after K.Dot and Drizzy's drop) and giving them a 'Narconomics' twist!!!  Check out all of the freestyles below and we're pretty sure that as the diss records drop we'll be getting more of these from Gustavo!!! •  Gustavo Louis - NARCOPHORIA •  Gustavo Louis - 6:16 IN HEMPSTEAD •  Gustavo Louis - MEET MY GRAMS •  Gustavo Louis - NARCO MATTERS •  Gustavo Louis - NOT LIKE (NARCO) US •  Gustavo Louis - NARCO HEART PT. 1

Welcome to another edition of 'The R.A.W Report', right here, on the R.A.W Media Blogger site!!!  Bringing you our top picks of the biggest, and best, Rap releases and Pro Wrestling events from the past week!!!  Check out our top Rap And Wrestling picks for this week - RAP •  Mic Righteous - Born Again (Stream + Purchase) •  Brother Ali & UnJust - Love & Service (Stream + Purchase) •  Ty Da Dale & V Don - BANNED IN 9 STATES (Stream + Purchase) WRESTLING •  AAA 'TripleMania XXXII: Monterrey' (Results + Recap) •  JCW 'The Strong Silent Type' (Results) * •  ECWA 'Pretzelmania VI' (Full Show) * Results provided courtesy of PWPonderings.