Bishop Brigante talks with The Teacher about his highs and lows in the gambling world.

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*blank stare*

Survival Skills, in stores now.

“That’s the maaaan! That’s the maaaan, right there! That’s the maaaan!” DMX yelled.

“Don’t even start it, that’s the man,” the Blastmaster said back to X. The New York icons instantly hugged and connected. It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes moment that makes events like these so memorable, when legends turn into fans and exchange compliments like business cards.

“You got me through two years up north with ‘The Bridge Is Over,’ ” the Dog told the Bronx bomber. “Real talk. Real talk. You got me through it, baby. You got me through it.”

“DMX, everything this brother spits is hot,” KRS said. “Everything. This is the heat right here. When I stand next to MCs, this is who I wanna stand next to. This brother gets it in. And not many cats that make hit records can also get it in on the mic. It’s sorta like you trade in one for the other: You make a hit, you leave the streets. You stay in the streets, you can’t make a hit. This right here, [though,] is living proof. Get at me, dog.”

“If I’m the heat, this is the fuel,” X countered. “This is the fuel that’s off the heat. It’s an honor, real talk.”

Stuff like this is really cool to see, but my main focus for this post is DMX’s upcoming MMA boxing match. Yep, hit the jump…

*cancels life subscription at that quote*

While the teacher expressed his love and respect for the Def Jam brand, he also fingered them as the reason for hip-hop’s demise.

“Def Jam is the dopest label in hip-hop, in the culture of hip-hop,” he said. “There really would be no hip-hop as we know it today if it wasn’t for Def Jam. But you don’t get that respect without also being the label that single-handedly destroyed hip-hop.” – XXL

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Right now I’m splitting my time between New Jersey ad Philadelphia for the weekend, and I must say that getting the fluck out of the city is definitely needed every now and then. Anyways, here’s Knowledge Reigns Supreme’s and Buckshot Shorty’s “secret” MySpace show that went down a few ago. “Buck ‘Em Down” is up top, “MCs Act Like They Don’t Know/The Bridge Is Over” and “Step Into A World/Freestyle” is down bottom. Oh, and don’t forget to welcome our (2)Dope weed carriers Phalary42 and KNOWxONE as well.

The two legends do what they do best on Tony Touch’s radio show.

KRS-One & Buckshot’s Survival Skills album is in stores tomorrow. Re-visit the complete track listing along with some exclusive shots of the album artwork campaign.

PREVIOUS: KRS-One & Buckshot – We Made It f. Slug (Atmosphere)

Alright… so as I explained in the post a few scrolls down, the dopeboyz took a little break. Now it’s time for the resling. Above is Kanye’s apology to Taylor Swift for his bullshit stunt. And hit the jump for some music/videos that dropped during our time away.

DOWNLOAD: Drake – Successful (DJ Noodles Remix) f. Jay-Z & Nas | Mediafire
DOWNLOAD: N.O.R.E. – Set Trip f. Bun B
DOWNLOAD: Saigon – Free Tru Life

The homie Confusion dropped off his track off Survival Skills featuring one of my partner’s favorite lyricists.

DOWNLOAD: KRS-One & Buckshot – We Made It f. Slug (Atmosphere) | zshare

One more off KRS-One & Buckshot’s upcoming album, Survival Skills, which is dropping next week (September 15th). Featuring the Kidz in the Hall spitter and the lovely Melanie Fiona; over some 9th Wonder production. Shouts to UHTN.

DOWNLOAD: KRS-One & Buckshot – Past Present Future f. Melanie Fiona & Naledge (prod. 9th Wonder) | Mediafire

KRS-One & Buckshot are HipHopOfficial’s Artist(s) of the Week. That is all.

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Mr Peter Parker chops it up with the less volatile member of the Mash Out Posse, though I don’t know if “less volatile” really means anything… SHAKE UPDATE: Hit the jump for Peter’s time with KRS-One & Buckshot…