“Pac got shot 5 times and blamed BIG, 50 got shot nine times and became big, Gravy got shot in the behind and became Big.”

Brooklyn’s own Sha Stimuli came through The Deal and ripped his freestyle. My Soul to Keep, in stores October 27th.

Brooklyn keeps on taking it...

Memphis’ own Yo Gotti came through and dropped a verse, a capella. Says he was, but he didn’t seem too nervous. [Re-jacked from WorldstarHipHop]

5 stars...

True story, Skyzoo lost to Jin years ago after a good run on Freestyle Friday’s on 106. While Skyzoo just dropped his debut The Salvation, Jin is a Christian rapper in China. That is all. [Spotted at OnSmash]

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Nicki Minaj on how she got started with young money & Lil Wayne

The rappin’ Barbie—Nicki Minaj—visited The Deal and let MeMpHitz know about her singing & acting, how long she’s been rhyming and connecting with Lil Wayne and his Young Money team.

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Tech 9 talks about being an underground & independent artist.

Kansas City’s own Tech N9ne has been rocking independently—and very successfully—for years. So when The Deal had our Independent’s Week it was only right that Tech build with MeMpHitz about the keys to rap success without major label backing.

RIP Michael Jackson, who gets a shout from Tech N9ne (this was shot before the King of Pop’s untimely death).

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Last week Jadakiss stopped by The Deal to holla at MeMpHitz and http://www.myspace.com/djdiamondkutsmusic. ‘Kiss brought along infamous stylist Groovy Lew who let it be known that when getting “B-Boy Fresh” it all starts with the kicks. Shouts out to the Tuff City tattoo shop in The Bronx for holding The Deal down.

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In early April, The Deal caught up with Philly’s own Cassidy. Watch as MeMpHitz ask Cassidy about leaving Swizz Beatz, rolling with Carmelo Anthony and venturing out on his own. (Watch The Deal weeknights at 2AM)