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R.I.P. Breakdancing Legend Frosty Freeze

Last night, we lost one of the best know b-boys of all time when Wayne “Frosty Freeze” Frost passed away at the age of 44 at NYC’s Mount Sinai Medical Center. As a pioneering member of the original Rock Steady Crew, Freeze is credited with inventing the popular “suicide” move and introducing breaking to the masses through his appearances in Flashdance, Wild Style, Beat Street and Style Wars. Remember the O.G. after the jump with his appearance in Flashdance and a recent video interview.

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Dipset Head Scarves: Hump Or Dump?

When you’ve already smacked off every kufi in the tri-state area, keeping heads warm in the winter can be tough. Well, now it seems that Jim Jones has endorsed a new Dipset-friendly form of headwear: the Louis Vuitton scarf draped over the dome.

After coordinating their outfits in the “Love Me No More” video (click here to see Complex’s behind-the-scenes video on the set), Jimmy and Juelz birthed a potential trend. The look is half hoodie, half untied doo-rag, but with an extra luxurious swag-splash. And since the video debuted a few weeks ago, we’ve even spotted some Dip-stans running around NYC, draped-up in silk scarves. But the question remains…will the Complex readers hump it or dump it? Let it be known after the jump:

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The Biggie Casting Gets Real

The Hip-Hop sketch comedians over at the The Real, took it upon themselves to host open castings for the forthcoming Biggie biopic, and some NYC media heads showed up. Check out how these cast of characters faired when it was their turn behind the camera. We’re thinking Gravy might not be that bad after all.

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Lupe Fiasco Ft. Young Jeezy and T.I- Superstar Remix

Chi-town meets the South, as Lupe Fiasco enlists Young Jeezy and a house-arrested T.I for the remix of Superstar.

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Beanie Sigel Can Skate?

Looks like Beanie is expanding his brand a bit. The Philly-based rapper recently teamed up with DGK head-honcho Stevie Williams on a limited edition set of skate-decks. There are 300 total skateboards that will be available in very select retailers. Nice change-up for the Broad Street Bully.

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Weekly Recap: The ‘Evil Genius’ Kept It Real

We sat down with DJ Green Lantern, and he spoke real talk about 50, Uncle Murda and the state of Hip Hop. [Link]

We lost all hope in Shepard Fairey. [Link]

These Supra ‘NS’ Trinity’s had the internet going nuts. [Link]

Jae Millz signed on to Young Money ENT. [Link]

Converse channeled dead icons for their ‘Connectivity’ campaign. [Link]

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Rick Ross Ft Jay-Z “Maybach Music”

Ricky Ross and Jay-Z talk the finer things in life on this track titled “Maybach Music” off of Ross’s upcoming Trilla album that hits stores March 11.

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Fiddy Gets A Bad Rap

Results of a recent Pew survey that examined racial attitudes towards African American news makers found that 42 percent of those surveyed consider 50 Cent a “bad influence.” Out of a sample list of celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, Tiger Woods and Kanye West, Fiddy was the only big name who people deemed more harm than good. In comparison, 50’s 9/11 adversary Kanye West came out with a 49 percent approval rating. To see how others ranked on the list, check page 41 of this report.

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Jae Millz Represents ‘Young Money’

Last night, freestyle favorite Jae Millz confirmed that he has indeed signed on to Lil Wayne’s “Young Money ENT.” label. Sent via text Tha Statue writes:

“Yeah, we just drawing up the paperwork, but I’ve been rocking with [Lil Wayne] him since the first week in 2008. I’ve just been keeping stuff low, but Young Money is what it is, and I’m still Wanna Blow. The “Holla At A Playa Remix” is going to be out in two weeks. We’re moving, Young Moola Baby!”

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Rap Sheet: Kanye Gets Fingered By Comedians

Throw your hands up: Comedian duo Barats and Beret put the “Daft Hands” video to shame with their Kanye West’s “Stronger” rendition.

Green lighted: Complex caught up with DJ Green Lantern to discuss Murda, squashing beef with 50, and why Hip Hop’s been disappointing lately.

Facing the music: The Black Crowes weren’t the only ones to get shafted by Maxim and get a review of their album without it even getting listened to. Nas’ N*gg*r LP also suffered a similar fate, but he ain’t sweating it, “That kind of stuff doesn’t reach my radar or effect anybody around me. I don’t know what a music rating from Maxim is . . . I don’t know what it even means really.”

On the house: Miss Info hit Smirnoff’s signature remixer event and has some vids of Qtip, Common, and KRS One performing.

Win-win: This past Monday was the Hip Hop Summit Action Network awards dinner at Capitale. Pharrell gave Snoop the best introduction, “The next time they start attacking a legend, even if it’s because he smokes, I say, ‘So what?’ Willie Nelson smokes a lot of pot, and people only talk about the good he does, like Farm Aid. When they come down on Snoop [for drugs], remind everyone about all the positive things he does.”

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