Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes among hip-hop legends to be on final 'Pass The Mic'

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Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes among hip-hop legends to be on final 'Pass The Mic'

DJ Cassidy's 'Pass The Mic' is ending in grand fashion. The online music series will climax following the Oct. 4

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