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LL Cool J declares himself hip-hop’s most pivotal figure
LL Cool J reflects on his pivotal role in hip-hop, discussing his lasting influence and cultural impact in a recent podcast ...
Hip-hop veteran Clever finds growing acclaim with Nashville-ready country stylings
Alabama-native Clever discusses his journey to the country stylings that have defined the past year of his artistic evolution ...
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Irish-language hip-hop biopic ‘Kneecap’ hits Netflix
The biopic "Kneecap" brings Irish-language hip-hop to Netflix, following the semi-mythical origins of its namesake rap group ...
32 Movies With Great Hip-Hop Soundtracks
One could argue that 1998's Belly is the first fully "hip-hop" movie (besides Wild Style in the '80s). Directed by Hype ...
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Hip Hop History Month: When ‘Bodak Yellow’ Shifted Female Rap Forever
In celebrating Hip Hop History Month, it’s clear that Bodak Yellow marks one of the most transformative moments in the ...
How did Kratfwerk prove pivotal to the formation of hip-hop?
Pioneering electronic group Kraftwerk's acclaimed work would prove influential in shaping the emerging hip hop scene that ...
Saafir, Underground Bay Area Hip-Hop Great, Dead at 54
Saafir, the highly-regarded underground MC who helped bring national attention to Bay Area hip-hop, has died at the age of 54 ...
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‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ plays Mahalia Jackson Theater on Nov. 29
The show uses hip-hop and b-boys and b-girls to rework Tchaikovsky’s ballet, “The Nutcracker.” It stops at the Mahalia ...
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Today In Hip Hop History: Kool G Rap And DJ Polo Dropped Their Third And Final Album ‘Live And Let Die’ 31 Years Ago
On this date in 1993, legendary Corona, Queens crime rhyme king Kool G. Rap and his longtime partner DJ Polo dropped their third and final album together Live And Let Die on the Juice Crew’s famous ...