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Tina Turner Was Open About Ike's Abuse — Rappers Made Her A Punchline
The legendary singer had to contend with her abuser's name being kept alive in an almost reverent fashion in hip-hop
- Legacies
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Everything We Know About The Gang Indictment Involving Sheff G And Sleepy Hallow
The rising Brooklyn rappers are alleged to be Crips responsible for numerous Brooklyn shootings since March 2019
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McKinley Dixon's Beloved Visions
The rapper on his brilliant new album, the genius of Toni Morrison, and finding community
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Travis Scott Previewed His New Album for Houston Astros Players
The MLB champions are among the first to hear Scott’s long-awaited ‘Utopia’
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Legendary Producer Keith Shocklee on Being Part of Hip-Hop's Pre-History
Shocklee helped create the early immersive soundscapes that fueled the urgency of rap music's beginnings
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Detroit's Veeze Is Back To Rapping Like There’s Nothing To Lose
The rapper on his upcoming album, the Detroit rap scene, and learning from Lil Baby
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Young Thug Has Been in Jail for Over a Year While Awaiting Trial. Why?
Media bias as well as jury selection moving at a glacial pace are among the factors hindering Young Thug’s due process
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Conway The Machine Went A Mile High And Wrote Six Albums
We talk to the prolific MC about his new album ‘Won’t He Do It,’ Drumwork Music Group, and upcoming projects
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Timbaland Just Added Fuel to Our Growing Rap Dystopia
The legendary producer's use of AI-generated vocals in Biggie’s likeness sets another perilous precedent
- Notorious AI
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Pharrell On Something In The Water, AI-Generated Music, And Why He's Never Felt Better
"I've produced and written a lot, but I haven't really felt the way I feel right now. It's crazy. I'm so inspired"
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