DMC discusses Tupac Shakur's legacy

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Considered a hip hop legend, in his own right, DMC recently took time to talk about Tupac Shakur. Fifteen years ago, this September, Shakur was taken away from the world. Tupac Shakur is the most-known rapper of all-time, not to mention the highest-selling.

DMC feels Tupac should be credited by all as a gifted emcee. The primary reason DMC gives credit to Tupac is because of his versatility. He credited him for being able to craft scathing disses, such as "Hit 'Em Up" and then create tracks like "Dear Mama."

In addition to praising Tupac for being versatile, DMC compared him to Trech. Following Tupac Shakur's untimely death, Trech fueled stories about Shakur still being alive when he said he saw him. DMC said he had a combination of Trech, Zulu Nation, and Afrika Bambaataa. All of this wrapped inside of him is what made Tupac, in DMC's eyes, the best emcee of all-time.

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DMC preparing Rap Comeback

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last week, DMC spoke on DMX's comeback, giving the troubled rapper his endorsement. When hip hop first went commercial, DMC was there for it all. The rapper was one-third of the legendary hip hop trio, Run-DMC.

Over time, new movements emerged in hip hop and Run-DMC was overlooked. Currently, Run is a preacher and has taken on the moniker Rev Run. Jam Master Jay was brutally murdered during the fall of 2002. DMC has been working on several projects.

Now, his most important project is working on his comeback album. Despite not releasing new music in years, DMC has stayed in the middle of the hip hop mix. DMC has recruited Travis Barker and other rockers for his album.

DMC described his comeback as "King of Rock" on steroids.

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DMC gives props to DMX

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

With DMX trying to land a comeback, many now take him as a joke. Earlier in his career, DMX was one of the most-revered rappers in the game. But, when his drug addictions became popular news, he began losing the respect of many fans.

DMC, one third of the legendary Run-DMC, has spoke out in behalf of DMX. It has been years since DMC has been a star in the game. However, he has been remembered as a legend in the game. Many have forgotten, or never knew, DMC had drug addictions, too.

Recently, DMC spoke out in behalf of DMX. He said X was the only rapper who kept it real. While his run was overlooked by the runs of Jay-Z and Ja Rule, DMC talked about how DMX rapped about what he felt, regardless of what the people thought. One minute, X would be hardcore, and the next, he would be praying for his grandmother. DMC has respected that about him and said he is better than 98% of the rappers in the game. He reminded people, everyone was created equally.

DMX is currently on the comeback trail and one of his biggest supporters is DMC.

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