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Rap / Hip-Hop Rap / Hip-Hop Hip-Hop 101 Names to Know Best of Rap From Henry Adaso, your Guide to Rap / Hip-Hop Last week, Wale's MMG debut finally hit shelves. It's been the topic of heated online debates since then. The streets want to know if 'Ambition' is as good as his first LP. Well, proceed for my $.02. Also in this week's newsletter: my take on Freddie Gibbs' new mixtape, Cold Day in Hell. Last but not least, R.I.P. to the smooth-talking "overweight lover" Heavy D, who passed away at the age of 44. Review: Wale - Ambition When I first saw Wale open for T-Pain in Houston three years ago, he was hungry and raw. That was all he had going for him.... Read more See More About:  wale  ambition  mmg Review: Freddie Gibbs - Cold Day in Hell Freddie Gibbs signed to Young Jeezy's CTE label earlier in the year but nothing about his new mixtape betrays his major label affiliation. Gibbs is still as rough, rugged, and... Read more Heavy D Dies at 44 Heavy D, the self-proclaimed "overweight lover M.C.," is dead. He died in Los Angeles on Tuesday. He was 44. The L.A. County coroner's office confirmed Heavy D's death, saying that he had collapsed at ... Read more Lists & Top Picks CD Recommendations from your rap/hip-hop Guide. Rap / Hip-Hop Ads Hip Hop Rap Music Rap Songs New Hiphop Videos Free Rap Beats Featured Articles Hip-Hop Charts Music Awards Hip-Hop Events Hip-Hop Basics Genres & Styles Artists A - L   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Henry Adaso Rap / Hip-Hop Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Rap / Hip-Hop newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Top 10 Rap Albums - November 100 Best Rap Albums of the 2000s Watch the Throne Tour Schedule 10 Best Mixtapes of 2011 Top 10 Eminem Songs Advertisement