Hip-Hop History
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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 The three hip-hop icons will be recipients of the award during the 2023 Grammy week.
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Hip-Hop History The Notorious B.I.G's crown and Tupac's love letters from his teenage years will be auctioned off next month.
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Hip-Hop History Bun B says Jay-Z was showing "mutual respect" when he used lyrics from "Ridin Dirty" on "99 Problems."
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Aron A. -
Pop Culture Questlove is taking us back to his humble roots.
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Original Content Cam Kirk, one of Hip-Hop’s current leading photographers, remembers legendary Black Hip-Hop photographer and cultural documentarian Chi Modu.
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Joshua Robinson -
Original Content Commemorating 29 years since Aaliyah's debut album "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number," we reflect on her impact, legacy, and enduring influence.
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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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Original Content A collaboration between legends in their respectives genres, Nas and Damian Marley's "Distant Relatives" hits another anniversary.
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Original Content The tragic loss of Angie Stone has reverberated beyond music. For Women's History Month, we're looking back at her legacy & impact on generations of artists & music lovers.
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Music Twenty-five years ago, Busta Rhymes released "The Coming" and kicked off one of the most legendary rap careers the game has ever seen.
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Music Learn about the origins and global impact of Hip Hop, a cultural movement born in the South Bronx in the 1970s that continues to resonate.
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Jake Skudder