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Madlib Salutes MF DOOM On 20th Anniversary Of ‘Madvillainy’
Madlib gave a knowing nod to the late MF DOOM on the 20th anniversary of their 2004 joint album, Madvillainy.
MF DOOM Estate Drops DOOMSDAY 2023 Collection
We lost MF DOOM aka Zev Love X aka Daniel Dumile way too soon. The late, great MC’s estate is teaming with Rhymesayers Entertainment to celebrate the third annual DOOMSDAY with plenty of merchandise and music for fans of the Supervillian. The collection includes hoodies and sweats, tees, slides, skatedecks and even socks. The hoodies […]
Estate Of MF DOOM Files Lawsuit Against Former Label Manager
The estate of late rapper MF DOOM has launched a lawsuit against the former manager of the Stones Throw label.
Leeds Hospital Trust Apologizes After MF DOOM Died In Facility
MF DOOM died while under care at the St. James hospital in Leeds where he lived, and the trust for the facility issued an apology.
Wife Of MF DOOM Questions Hospital Care Husband Received
The wife of late rapper MF DOOM is raising concerns of the care her husband received at a LEeds hospital by way of an inquest hearing.
MF DOOM Estates Once More Demands Late Rapper’s Notebooks
The estate of MF DOOM is once again demanding that Now Again Records exec Egon return the late rapper's handwritten notebooks. The post MF DOOM Estates Once More Demands Late Rapper’s Notebooks appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
MF DOOM’s Widow Confirms Rapper’s Rhyme Books Were Stolen, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: C Brandon / Getty Recently, Talib Kweli accused Eothen “Egon” Alapatt of “stealing” the late, great MF DOOM’s rhyme book. The beloved rapper’s widow has confirmed that her husband’s books of rhymes (plural) were indeed stolen, allegedly. Back on August 31, Kweli took to Instagram to call out Alapatt as a “culture vulture,” but what really threw fans for a loop were the Broooklyn rapper’s claims that DOOM’s rhymebook had been pilfered. Related Stories “One day the hiphop community is going to have to discuss what a lying, stealing, conniving culture vulture Eothen Apalatt AKA Egon from Now Again Records is,” read part of Kweli’s IG message. “This is a non Black person who routinely takes advantage of Black artists and brags about it.” Alapatt is well-known...
MF DOOM Biography In The Works From Veteran Music Journalist
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Roger Kisby / Getty MF DOOM left an indelible mark on the Hip-Hop landscape, and his influence can be seen in other lyrics-first wordsmiths like himself. The late Daniel Dumile was something of an enigma, and a new biography hopes to partially lift the veil of the “Supervillain.” As reported by Okayplayer, journalist S.H. Fernando Jr. will publish The Chronicles of Doom: Unraveling Rap’s Masked Iconoclast via Astra House. The publisher posted a tweet on Tuesday (May 17) announcing the title, which illustrates the forthcoming arc of DOOM’s life story. From Astra House: In THE CHRONICLES OF DOOM, @SkizFernand will recount the rise, fall, redemption, and untimely demise of Daniel Dumile AKA @MFDOOM, one of rap’s most enigmatic and influential figures—from KM...
Estate Of MF DOOM Announces Halloween Tribute & Fundraiser Event
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: C Brandon / Getty The loss of MF DOOM sent ripples across the vast Hip-Hop ecosystem and his massive influence on rappers and producers both seasoned and on the rise has been well established. On Halloween of this year, the estate of the late, great lyricist will host a tribute and fundraising event that will benefit the family and legacy of the Supervillain. On October 31, City Station will host the DOOMSDAY event, which is also the anniversary of the artist born Daniel Dumile’s passing. The event will be held in San Francisco’s Mission District neighborhood and will feature over 30 artists sharing their works that were inspired by MF DOOM. There will also be plenty of tunes to enjoy as DJs Abby Imperial, Cutso, Jerry Nice, and King Most will provide the...
MF DOOM To Be Honored With Street Naming Ceremony In Long Island This Weekend
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: C Brandon / Getty MF DOOM is sadly no longer with us in physical form, but his presence in Hip-Hop music and culture is still as present as its been for the past two decades and more. This coming weekend, the late, great metal-faced “Supervillain” will forever be immortalized via a street naming ceremony in Long Island, N.Y. this coming weekend. Dr. Patrick C. Graham, a former high school classmate of the rapper born Daniel Dumile, spearheaded a Change.org petition to lobby the Long Beach City Council to introduce the idea of implementing a street name change to honor MF DOOM, and all month long, it’s been debated how that would read in its final form. The council announced that KMD – MF DOOM Way will replace East Hudson Street, between Long Beach Bouleva...
Ghostface Killah Reminisces On Finding MF DOOM’s Beat Tape While On Tour
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN One of the greatest pens in the world once linked with one of the most unique beatsmiths ever. Ghostface Killah reveals how he linked with MF DOOM. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop Tony Starks had big love for Rap’s only supervillain. In a recent interview with the Rap site he detailed how he came across the late great’s unique sound. To hear Tone tell it his discovery was just as random as DOOM was at times. “I was on Project Rev, with Korn, Snoop, Linkin Park, all these guys,” he said while alluding to the 2004 tour. “I was on the Project Revolution tour with them. So I came across a CD that said Metal Fingers on it. And I never knew who Metal Fingers was. I ain’t know Doom was Metal Fingers.” The “Camay” rapper went on to discuss h...
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