Stereogum — A couple of years ago, I watched the Wu-Tang legend GZA perform a short set with the Black Lips, and it was, to put things diplomatically, not good. On Fuel TV’s The Daily Habit last night, GZA tried something similar, performing his 1995 classic �... more info

Guardian Music — Soul singer Syl Johnson claims rappers used 1967 song without permissionJay-Z and Kanye West may face legal action over an unauthorised sample on their latest album. Soul singer Syl Johnson is considering suing the rappers over a clip on Watch the Th... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When the Rock the Bells concert series debuted in 2004, it was already steeped in nostalgia for the “golden age” of 1980s and '90s hip-hop. Not only did it take its name from LL Cool J's 1985 hit single, but the two shows that year featured headl... more info

Guardian Music — Big Deal's swooning songs invite listeners to make assumptions about them. The duo don't mind – because great pop is founded on mysteryAt one of Big Deal's earliest gigs, a fan approached Alice Costelloe. They didn't want to know about the duo's mu... more info

NME — The hip hopper is chasing Wu-Tang Clan money he claims he is owed more info

Gigwise — 'I'm excited about it'... more info

DrownedInSound — This week's content-themed Spotify playlist from the past seven days, featuring tracks from Vivian Girls, Viva Brother, Blood Orange, Casiokids, Wu Tang Clan and a few more. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

ContactMusic — Singer Cee Lo Green is set to show off his acting skills by playing the father of rapper Raekwon in the hip-hop star's biopic. The Wu-Tang Clan star recently penned his memoirs, and is planning on turning them into a big screen project, which will de... more info

Culture Bully — While offering a few winners, Legendary Weapons is only recommended for the truly passionate hardcore Wu-Tang fans, collectors and completists. more info

DrownedInSound — Whatever the fuck this is, it's pretty good. Or at least, it's good enough. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info