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Weekly Rap Up: Remembering KA, Hip-Hop Journalism and Big Meech Released From Prison

Ep. 213

In this week's rap-up, Sumit and Chris discuss:



  • Ka's passing and remembering his greatness
  • DJ Clark Kent rumours
  • Hip-Hop journalism
  • Big Meech's release from prison



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