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Mos Def Thinks Jay-Z Should Defend His 'Greatest Rapper Alive' Title

He proposes the ultimate MC battle, in which his team of five would go up against Jay, Kanye West and others.By Steven Roberts Mos Def Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/ Getty Images When Mos Def visited Angie Martinez's New York radio show Tuesday to promote his new album, The Ecstatic, neither had any idea that would be promoting the most spectacular MC battle ever. In March, a video hit YouTube that featured Mos challenging Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and others to a battle. Martinez asked him about the...

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20:58 on June 9 2009

Mos Def on the Late Show with David Letterman

Culture Bully — Mos Def performs "Quiet Dog" on the June 8 episode of the Late Show. more info

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22:15 on June 9 2009

Mos Def Speaks On The Escstatic; New Wesley Snipes Flick

AllHipHop — Three years since highlighting his musical self, Mos Def is more than ready to reestablish himself in the eyes of the rap community with the release of his forthcoming op... more info

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08:42 on June 10 2009

Mos Def â€œThe Ecstaticâ€ Review

Culture Bully — "The Ecstatic" may not be the classic we had hoped for, but in the midst of southern sing-along and fashionista rappers, Mos Def stays in his own lane, ignoring stringent... more info

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10:00 on June 10 2009

Mos Def & the Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Culture Bully — Mos Def and the Roots perform "Casa Bey" on the June 9 episode of Late Night. more info

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06:17 on June 10 2009

Mos Def Thinks Jay-Z Should Defend His 'Greatest Rapper Alive' Title

MTV.com News — He proposes the ultimate MC battle, in which his team of five would go up against Jay, Kanye West and others.By Steven Roberts Mos Def Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/ Getty ... more info

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