by Joe Osborne, Posted Apr 27th 2012 5:30PM
We never thought we'd see the day: Not just one, but five hip hop stars are down with social gaming. Rappers like Eminem, 50 Cent and even the Wu-Tang Clan have come out with their own Facebook games. Of course, Jay-Z is the most recent to join the ranks of rapper on Facebook's Canvas with Happy Giant Media's Empire.
We can't exactly pinpoint why rap artists are interested in riding the social gaming wave, but we're sure it has something to do with diversification. (You know, almost like the kind that Wu-Tang tries to push?) Well, gathering five famous hip hop stars' Facebook games is much easier than getting to the bottom of the cause, so without further delay…
Streets (Wu-Tang Clan)
Ghostface Killah and Draw Something maker OMGPOP recently collaborated on the studio's last Facebook game, Streets. Featuring DJ Drama, Raekwon, GZA and more, Streets takes the CityVille model and puts an urban spin on it. OMGPOP CEO Dan Porter said that it's "the realist game ever on Facebook. Think Denzel Washington in American Gangster." That's hardcore.
New Boyz: The World
Once upon a time, rap duo New Boyz decided to tread new ground in brand extension with
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