Hip-Hop History
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Music N.O.R.E's self-titled debut turns twenty-three today, so be sure to show some love to the 1998 classic.
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Music Happy birthday to two of the game's celebrated lyricists.
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Numbers The collaboration is one of 85 songs to achieve such a prestigious honour.
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Music On their collaborative EP, Eminem and Royce Da 5'9" brought the best out of each other. We revisit Bad Meets Evil's "Hell: The Sequel" EP for its 12th anniversary.
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TV Rap icon Yo-Yo emerged in the 1990s as a woman in Hip Hop unlike any other. She's dedicated her life & career to community activism, and now, she has her own cooking show on AspireTV. You don't want to miss our compelling conversation with the Los Angeles legend!
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Original Content Keefe D’s conviction gives Tupac’s murder its first guilty verdict, but 30 years of mythology won’t disappear with it.
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Pop Culture Drake is looking back on just how much things have changed since he first got started in the rap game.
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Music Eighteen years later, Swizz Beatz took a moment to reflect on the legacy of his debut compilation album "G.H.E.T.T.O Stories."
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Music Quincy Jones loved hip-hop, and the culture will repay that passion for all time. Here are six amazing tracks sampling Quincy.
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Music For over thirty years, few rap and R&B tastemakers bridged generations with the same love, knowledge, and passion of Calvin LeBrun.
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Pop Culture Ice Cube's influence across hip-hop is undeniable and widespread. From his work with N.W.A. to his lengthy solo career, the Los Angeles rapper has left an impact on many of rap's biggest artist. Here are a few emcees who have given nods to Ice Cube's influence on their work and lives.
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Music He didn't say anyone's name specifically but that didn't stop people from giving their guesses.
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Erika Marie
