MF DOOM left the physical realm as mysteriously as he lived it. Known to the world as Metal Face (or Metal Fingers), his elusive presence and supervillain persona cloaked his legacy in intrigue, making him even more of a bona fide legend.
The Hip Hop community was left reeling after his death was announced on December 31, a full two months after the London native actually died. In the wake of his untimely passing, DOOM and Madlib’s
celebrated collaboration
Madvillainy has made U.K. history.
According to a pair of tweets from Chart Data, the project is now certified silver in Britain, DOOM’s first.
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Stretch and Bobbito celebrate the life and legacy of MF DOOM with a special episode on
Apple Music Hits.
The revered DJs are presenting the free broadcast Thursday night, one week after DOOM s family confirmed his death at age 49. The tribute show will include exclusive WKCR interviews with DOOM s original group, KMD, as well as guest appearances by everyone from Pete Nice and Dante Ross to El-P and Just Blaze all of whom will reflect on the legend s achievements and the indelible mark he left on hip-hop.
Stretch and Bobbito will also treat listeners to a number of premieres, including DOOM s collaborative joints with Jay Electronica, Black Thought, and Dangermouse.
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