If this isn’t the nail in the coffin, I don’t know what is….

Konami has announced a partnership with Autumn Games to publish Def Jam Rapstar, a hip hop music game with a social twist currently under development at 4mm Games. The title is due out this Fall for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. Over 40 hip hop songs will be included at release, including tunes by the likes of Lil’ Wayne, Kanye West and 50 Cent. One of the game’s main selling points is a feature where players can record their own freestyle videos they star in and then upload those to share on the web.

The songs announced so far are:

2 Pac — I Get Around
50 Cent — I Get Money
Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg == Nuthin’ But a “G” Thang
Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx –Gold Digger
Lil’ Wayne — A Milli
Notorius B.I.G. — Juicy
Slick Rick — Children’s Story
T.I. featuring Rihanna — Live Your Life
Wu Tang Clan — C.R.E.A.M.
Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West — Put On

“Hip Hop is a global phenomenon that has permeated pop culture to become the most important youth movement of our generation. We are proud to deliver the first authentic Hip Hop music experience to gamers that will undoubtedly change the way music games are played,” stated Kevin Liles, President and CEO of Def Jam Enterprises. “It is an incredible opportunity to work with 4mm Games and Terminal Reality in developing Def Jam Rapstar, and by partnering with Konami we ensure that everyone around the world will have an opportunity to compete with the best of the best. So show us what you got!”

^^^^ and Konami just forever killed the culture… Thanks a lot assholes!