Spotify and Gimlet Media came together to celebrate the life and times of Reggie Ossé, known by many of his fans as Combat Jack. BRIC Arts Media, located in downtown Brooklyn, New York, set the tone as the perfect place for the family and friends of the Crown Heights native to share their stories and experiences about the late father, brother, Hip-Hop pioneer and former for the latest installment of the Hip-Hop storytelling podcast Mogul with new host Brandon ‘Jinx’ Jenkins.

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Throughout the world of Hip-Hop within the last ten years, there has been a big shift in how we receive Hip-Hop media, and The Combat Jack podcast creators will forever go down in history as being the Obamas (read: the first of their kind) of Hip-Hop podcasting. Their blueprint continues to influence and inspire many of us to this day.

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Terrible news for the culture and beyond. Hip-Hop and media icon Ressie Osse — also known as Combat Jack — has passed away following a battle with colon cancer. Osse — who get his footing in the industry as a lawyer for Def Jam Records in the ’90’s — had announced that he was fighting it back in October.

Since the announcement, Hip-Hop and Combat Jack peers have responded via social media. RESPECT. sends out condolences to Osse’s family and friends. R.I.P. to a legend.

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The Summer is coming to a sad end but as New Yorkers we very well know that we must go out with a bang first! And we sure will with the hottest party to happen in NYC. Forever Fresh, S.O.B.’s and Noizy Cricket have put together a ’90s VS Naughts Yacht Party to take place this upcoming Saturday, August 16th at 10:30 p.m. on the Luxury Infinity Yacht at Pier 40, 353 West Street.

As you can see on the flyer above, it’s going to be one hell of a night! And we are prepared to give one lucky person a pair of tickets to attend. All of you high rollers that enjoy a good time on a yacht, hit us up on Twitter and enter to win! The contest is running from today up until Thursday, 12 p.m. EST. You must hit us up on Twitter and tell us what your favorite ’90s hip hop song is. And for those of you that don’t win, you can always purchase tickets to attend. Good luck!

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The Combat Jack Show is known for having some of the most candid conversations with hip-hop greats. Last night’s special guest was hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons, who is currently promoting his new book Success Through Stillness. He opened up about his early life, what it was like starting Def Jam, and the transition that not only hip-hop has made, but himself as well. People often forget the impact that Russell has had on the game, but after listening to this you will definitely be reminded. Listen below.

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