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RZA to Host Hip-Hop Chess Federation Event

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Mind Over Matter Chess & Grappling Exhibition

We spoke earlier about the RZA’s new album and tour, but if you didn’t know the dude is a serious chess player. He is hosting the Mind over Matter tournament in the Bay Area which will not only be a chess tournament but will also include martial arts grappling exhibitions. RZA, Dilated Peoples, Hieroglyphics and Prince Ali are slated to perform as well. Here’s More

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Comment by Juan "S. Stylus" Perez

2008-04-10 12:30:57

Kickboxing and Chess…this is the craziest sport ever.

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Comment by deanna hancock

2008-04-10 12:33:56

When Wu-Tang came out, did I not was there something out about all the members having been to college, or possessing degrees? Contrary to popular belief, some of us would rather hear about these positive things instead of reading about baby mama drama, and who got locked up. Thanks.

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Comment by Mike "Evorgleb" Belgrove

2008-04-11 09:32:11

Never heard that one but Method man once played a college student in a movie (How High)

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Comment by Juan "S. Stylus" Perez

2008-04-11 09:36:20

LMAO… Deanna I get you point. Chessboxing is actually a sport! People grapple and then they sit down and play chess. Its really weird but its designed to be a mental sport as much as a physical one.

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Comment by Layla

2008-04-16 12:47:26

Nothing beats new spring fashions. I love the new looks that come out, when the weather gets warmer.

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