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Phil Knott Cuts Through The Smoke with Killa’ Cam

Celebrated RESPECT. photographer, Phil Knott, has been in the game for almost two decades. The Brit has captured pioneering images of the culture in a style that is distinctively his own. Color, light, depth, fucking around with digital experimentation of the image … and a one-on-one nature that is truly one-of-a-kind. His mark documenting Hip-Hop is undeniable.

Looking within the RESPECT. archive we dug up this gem from our premiere issue. Take note to this photo that won’t get you contact high, but is “on a higher level.”

Cam’Ron Photo Copyright Phil Knott

 

“He just smokes. You have no choice––it’s either that or you go home. This was a no–choicer, really.”

 

– Phil Knott

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By: The DJ Grid

Driven by a warm and mutually supportive base of music fans, The DJ Grid has proved to be a blend of top notch creators, celebrity DJs, and music executives under one roof. With a network that produces millions of impressions monthly, The DJ Grid uses modern methods and cutting edge technology to distribute and promote each body of work. 

The DJ Grid is mostly known for their popular compilation series which has dominated the Billboard charts numerous times. They’ve broken records for stars like Missy Elliott, Cam’ron, Sean Kingston, Lil Baby, Ed Sheeran, Damian Marley, and Sean Paul just to mention a few. The DJ Grid has previously released three #1 Billboard albums – including Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica, Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica (Deluxe), and Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica (Reloaded). They’ve also had Top 25 Billboard charting success with their World Hip Hop Compilation series – World Hip Hop Unleashed Vol. 1 & Vol. 2.

The 50/50 album by The DJ Grid was released 4/20 on Walmart.com exclusively and sold out in 24 hours. The coalition linked up with various artists to drop this collaborative album, 50/50. The album was first announced in early 2020 and was distributed three months later. The 50/50 album consists mostly of Hip Hop and Rhythm & Blues songs and the 20-track project marks The DJ Grid’s return, following a short absence in terms of albums releases.

By: The DJ Grid

The 50/50 LP features headliners like Twista, Lauryn Hill, C-Murder, Cuttboy G-Dinero, JonBlaze, Chris Brown, Beadz, Quavo, Gunplay, RedrumSociety, Avatar Frost, Kali Ranks, Sunshine Blues, FLO, KC Da Beatmonster, and more. “This album is on track to be one of the industry’s most anticipated albums.” says the head A&R of Predicted Platinum Records, DJ Choice. The 50/50 compilation can currently be purchased in CD format at Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Sears. The star studded album was physically distributed by Predicted Platinum Records (A sub-label of Amada Records).

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As for the single, it is from his latest project, The Program 2 featuring Disco Black and Vellz. Cam’ron spends time talking about his experiences and credibility in the streets in the video, while the trio performs their verses with big guns and create intense cinematic scenes. They paint an aggressive picture, retaliating on an associate that owes him money. The thriller includes a kidnapping, a shootout, and a lot of action. Grab your popcorn and sit back to enjoy the show below.

Grab your popcorn and sit back to enjoy the show below.

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You can enjoy the interview in full above, which also sees him speaking on Dipset‘s current game plan and what happened in regards to his now-failed relationship with JuJu.

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Photo Credit: Screenshot

UPDATE: It looks like Ma$e has plenty more to say when he called into Ebro Darden’s show on Hot 97. Enjoy that below.

Sorry rap beef fans, the fun and enticing feud between Harlem rappers Cam’ron and Mase apparently has come to an end. Over the last few days, the two has been trending on social media with their very public share of diss tracks. After the release of Mase’s diss track “The Oracle” where he took numerous shots at Cam’ron, the Dipset MC quickly fired back with his own form of a diss record titled “Dinner Time.”

The rap slander seems to have come to an end after viewing a recent IG post. On Saturday night Cam’ron shared a screenshot to his Instagram page that shows Mase saying “You still my brother if you would like to be. This was just for bragging rights.”

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Hopefully we’ll be hearing this in full today, but: it looks like Cam’ron already has his response to “The Oracle” (Ma$e‘s scathing diss to his former Harlem comrade) locked and loaded (above). In addition, Killa also decided to remind the viewers of Ma$e’s yop-yo approach to religion (below).

Get your popcorn ready, folks. Also: Cam’ron revealed that the sequel to The Program drops January 1st.

YouTube: "false teacher mason betha." Go check it. Smh shit brazy. Nigga ran a Ponzi. And Did this nigga do the Ric Flair "wooo" at da end? ?nah I'm out✌?#PettyMurphy ?

A post shared by @mr_camron on Nov 24, 2017 at 11:08pm PST

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Check that out above. In related news, you can also check out Diplomats‘ recent appearances on MTV’s TRL here.

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