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Original Content Far from an isolated incident, Lil Nas X's exclusion from the Billboard Country Charts is endemic of a wider problem facing today's hip-hop stars.
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Robert Blair -
Original Content 21 Savage's self-expression through singing denotes the duplicity of hip-hop and the evolution of the "gangster" rapper.
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Michael Kawaida -
Society Donald Trump takes to Twitter to declare "if the GUTLESS anonymous person does indeed exist, the Times must, for National Security purposes, turn him/her over to government at once!"
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Tania Kabanyana -
Relationships Both the Tesla CEO and the recording artist have brought a large number of children into the world.
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Hayley Hynes -
Original Content In a world bloated by a reverence for celebrity status, hip hop beef is more bizarre than ever.
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Luke Hinz -
Society Spike Lee isn't letting the critical snub stop his political charge on creative lines.
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Devin Ch -
Original Content The story of Lil Uzi Vert being held hostage by his record label is serious, but it's all too common among young artists.
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Patrick Lyons -
Original Content Before "Rap Or Go To The League" drops, we take a quick look back at how 2 Chainz became one of the most enduring rappers of the past decade.
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Jibril Yassin -
Original Content With 21 Savage and Kodak Black exhibiting notable growth on their recent project, does Lil Pump need to follow suit on "Harverd Dropout" to avoid being lost in the shuffle?
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Robert Blair -
Original Content While the fabled J. Cole/Kendrick Lamar collab album would be incredible to behold, it would not benefit either artist.
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Tirhakah Love -
Original Content Rather than following hip-hop's treasured code of conduct, today's rappers are echoing the early days of punk rock.
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Robert Blair -
Original Content At a time when many artists are resting on their laurels, a battle for supremacy and bragging rights is just what hip-hop needs.
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Robert Blair