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The episode discusses Wu-Tang Clan's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and debates the implications of KRS One's comments on Afrika Bambaataa while questioning if 2026 will be a slow year for hip hop albums.

On this new episode, Wu-Tang Clan makes it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Are we cancelling KRS One for his defense of the late Afrika Bambaataa? Is 2026 a slow year for hip hop albums? Let's talk about it! Support and become a HHNP Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0tLSTDRtc_U_EM0Tx5EkA/join HHNP Merch is here: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/87776367-hip-hop-now-podcast-10-year-edition Support on CashApp: $Vegasworldinc77 Theme music is produced by McLovin Beatz (@mclovin-beatz) BlueSky/Twitter/Instagram/Tik Tok/Threads/Spill: @Vegasworldinc Become a YouTube Member today! HHNP Memberships

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