Many consider Scarface to be one of the greatest MCs of all time. Others say he's the GOAT in the flesh. Both have legitmate reasoning. His incomparable story telling ability and authenticity made him a prolific figure in the culture, and allowed him to craft countless classic albums. With a legacy like this, it was only right that The Combat Jack Show connected with the Houston native.

Reggie "Combat Jack" Osse and co. had an open dialogue with FaceMob in the latest installment of the Complex TV leg of the show. The former Geto Boy discussed a bevy of topics, including his feelings on regional influences in Hip-Hop today, but none affected him like speaking on his grandmother.

Face revealed that the matriarch of his family inspired Geto Boys' classic 1991 single, "Mind Playing Tricks On Me," along with many of his other infamous tracks. "My grandmother has a book of sh*t that she says. I can't look at it, because it breaks me down," said the legendary rapper. "She's got a book, and the kids did it, where all the things that grandma said. It's funny of hell, and they are titles for records."

The mere thought of the book drew Face to tears, and his reaction infers that the titling of the songs she inspired were subconscious decisions. It's actually very awe inspiring to hear him piece it together.

See Face speak in depth about his grandmother and more below.

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French Montana, a man of many posse cuts, returns with another offering from Excuse My French called "F**k What Happens Tonight." This track features a few frequent collaborators in DJ Khaled, Mavado, and Ace Hood, as well as Hip-Hop legends Snoop Dogg and Scarface.

"F**k what happens tonight. I got my gun on me," chants Mavado over an emphatic chorus. This sentiment echoes throughout the song, as each rapper spits about going down in the blaze of glory if the situation calls for it.

Producer Beat Bully laced the cut with distinct horns from Major Harris's "I Got Over Love," which the track samples. Listeners may recognize the trumpets, because they also fueled a Just Blaze-produced staple song by The Diplomats called "I Really Mean It."

"F**k What Happens Tonight" drops just weeks before the Bronx rapper's major label debut Excuse My French. Fans have to wait until May 21 to get an official copy, but feel free to pre-order it on iTunes here. Listen to Montana's latest drop below.

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Brad “Scarface” Jordan is reputable in the circles of Hip-Hop. Although the OG hasn't dropped an official release since 2010, the Houston native's catalog is still potent. Fans of Scarface know of his famous collaboration with the late Tupac “2Pac” Shakur, and he travels down memory lane in a recent interview about their classic “Smile” collaboration. Face Mob also utters a controversial statement, stating that Hip-Hop has been overtaken by powerful White men.

Hardknock.tv sat down with Face during last month's Paid Dues festival for the second part of an ongoing interview and the Geto Boy rapper wasted no time in speaking his mind on the current state of Hip-Hop. After giving praise to Compton standout Kendrick Lamar in response to a question regarding Hip-Hop's current state, the veteran launched a vicious tirade on the recording industry.

From the interview:

I feel like the people that are in control of what Hip-Hop does is so f*cking White and so f*cking Jewish until they don't give a f*ck about what the culture and the craft or what it really is. I don't know if them mother*ckers trying to…let me say it right because I want this to be as offensive as I can possibly make it for these old ass punks that's running these record labels. They're in these powerful positions to dictate what the Black community hears and listens to. I f*cking hate that sh*t, like that sh*t pisses me off.

Scarface continues to rail on the industry, calling it a conspiracy against Black listeners and even calls the tactic brainwashing. The conversation switched gears as the former Def Jam South boss dropped gems of advice for upcoming rappers, echoing his strong sentiment of Black people taking ownership of the content. The meat of the conversation, however, was when Scarface gave an emotional retelling of how he and close friend 2Pac came to record “Smile.”

Pac was always on fire,” shared a choked up Face. “We went to the studio and jammed, and that was the last time I seen the homie, man.”

Watch the full interview in the video below.

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The death of Roger Ebert was sad news for fans of the popular film critic and social media star. After a long bout with thyroid cancer, Ebert passed away in his beloved Chicago alongside his wife, Chaz. Writing hundreds of reviews in his 46-year career with the Chicago Sun-Times, Ebert offered his thoughts on a number of films Hip-Hop fans loved. You can read these reviews and more over at Ebert's website.

We take a look back at some of our favorites, along with Ebert's quotes, on the following pages. Stars such as Al Pacino, Wesley Snipes, Ice Cube, Will Smith, Janet Jackson, Eminem and more have made films considered as classics, sparking debates and such from living rooms to barbershops all over.

Ebert offered some sharp critique in the following clips, showcasing why he was revered as a movie critic. But while the films were fan favorites, it's fair to say Ebert didn't love them all.  Did we miss any good ones? Let us know.

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It was only a matter of time. The rumored remix of Beyoncé's "I Been On" track is hear, featuring Bun B, Z-Ro, Scarface, Willie D, Slim Thug and Lil KeKe, making this one lean ready affair.

Uncle Bun B let loose the track featuring this band of Houston All-Stars via Twitter, so you know it's real. Check that, trill. Bey's ad libs remain. The chopped and screwed flavored.  beat used here is from the Timbaland produced part of  Beyoncé's "Bow Down/I Been On" single.

Listen to the "I Been On (Remix)" below. Who do you think had the best verse? We're going to roll with Bun B. Let us know your pick in the comments.

As always, rest in peace Pimp C.

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Many scoffed at Stalley signing with Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, but why not? Every team needs a variety of players and Stalley's blue collar lyricism only adds to the MMG roster's clout and depth. Now, we get a single called "Swangin," featuring Scarface, from the Ohio rapper's forthcoming proper album.

The former D1 basketball player keeps the subject familiar, flossing in box whips with chromes out rims and grills. The atmospheric groove sets a relaxing mood and after a couple of verses from Stalley, the legendary Scarface steps in and drops the closing bars.

Remember kiddies, these brothers are rhyming about sippin' on that lean, but the key is moderation if you're not going to leave that ish alone. Don't be like Soulja Boy. No shots.

No word on when Stalley's debut will be in stores. Until then, take a listen to "Swangin" down below and if you're diggin' the groove, cop it on iTunes.

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1. CIARA – BODY PARTY
2. CHRIS BROWN – HOME
3. USHER – GO MISSIN
4. EVE FT GABE SAPORTA – MAKE IT OUT THIS TOWN
5. FRENCH MONTANA FT NICKI MINAJ – FREAKS
6. KEVIN MCCALL FT PROBLEM – TURN ME ON
7. TERRACE MARTIN – POETIC JUSTICE (SAX MIX)
8. 50 CENT FT KENDRICK LAMAR & KIDD INK – WE UP
9. CURREN$Y FT WIZ KHALIFA & RICK ROSS – CHOOSIN
10. JUICY J FT THE WEEKEND – ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS
11. FRANK OCEAN – EYES LIKE THE SKY
12. NATHANIEL FT LL COOL J – LOVE
13. BROOKE VALENTINE FT SCARFACE – DON’T WANNA BE IN LOVE
14. KID RED FT CHRIS BROWN – THAT NIGGA
15. CHRIS BROWN FT PROBLEM – LET THE BLUNT GO
16. PAPOOSE FT REMY MA – WHATS MY NAME
17. DORROUGH MUSIC – AFTER PARTY
18. TRAVIS PORTER FT YG – 9 TIMES OUTTA 10
19. ASHER ROTH FT CURREN$Y – DUDE
20. BIG KRIT FT BUN B – SHINE ON
21. TRAVIS PORTER – DIRTY MONEY
22. STYLES P FT SHEEK LOUCH – HATER LOVE
23. JUS DONOVAN – AVERAGE JAWN
24. TRE MONEY – WAKE UP
25. SLYM HUSTLE – MAKE THE CLUB MOVE
26. RIC WIL – SO OUTTA HERE

It's going to be one of those days today, and Brooke Valentine feels for you on the remix for "Don't Wanna Be In Love."

With the legendary Scarface lending a few bars on this, Brooke let's loose of this new song on the same day that shares her namesake.  This is one of the few songs that will be dropping on her new mixtape, Love Letters, that will be dropping later today.

The "Girlfight" songstress has been flying under the radar for the most part, but in a stroke of not so subtle marketing, she chooses Valentine's Day to make a return to music. Scarface shares his heartache as well and not trusting women on this brand new record.

Grab yourself something to drink and drown your sorrows for lonely people everywhere on this new record from Ms. Valentine down after the jump. It's going to be a long day for you folks.

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