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The ‘Shaft’ Soundtrack to be Re-released as a Deluxe Issue

May 17, 2019

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Craft Recordings has announced a new deluxe reissue of Isaac Hayes’ Grammy Award-winning album Shaft. Set for a June 14th street date and limited to 5,000 copies worldwide, the two-CD collection will offer t... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: NWA Founder Eazy-E Dies From AIDS 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 26, 2019

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Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That's thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T and N.W.A. The difference between the two former when compared to the latter, is Eazy-E. a true entrepreneur an... Read Article

10 Scariest Rap Feuds in Hip-Hop History

Keenan Higgins

October 31, 2018

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What's beef? Well, it's one of the most synonymous occurrences in Hip-Hop that, regardless of how much people try to protest it, gets factored into the culture on a level of near entertainment. Basically, we re... Read Article

Too $hort Hints At One Interesting New Theory About How He Thinks Eazy-E Died

Keenan Higgins

October 30, 2018

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Hip-Hop is full of fairy tales, fake news and a fair share of characters in the game — one of them being the always-entertaining '90s rap icon Too $hort. While promoting his new album The Pimp Tape that arri... Read Article

15 Groundbreaking Debut Rap Albums Since Hip-Hop Was Born

sourcestaff

August 11, 2018

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Words by Keenan Higgins & Jasmine Johnson Today marks 45 years since the birth of Hip-Hop! In the decades since it all began on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, the genre has went on to become ... Read Article

Is Meek Mill’s BET Performance a Preview of the Future of His Music?

Nick Slay

June 26, 2018

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Meek Mill kept the promise of being an advocate for criminal justice and prison reform by highlighting issues during his thought-provoking performance on BET. After Meek Mill's less than a spectacular bout w... Read Article

Ice Cube Breaks Down His Statement on Drake’s Concluded Reign: ‘It’s My Theory About Anybody in Music’

Ime Ekpo

June 20, 2018

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After making comments about Drake's reign in the Hip-Hop genre, deeming the rule to be "over," Ice Cube broke down his reflected thoughts in a recent interview with Big Boy TV clarifying his statement. Earli... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Ice Cube Releases ‘Amerikkka’s Most Wanted’ 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 16, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Ice Cube released his debut solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted. Following the tragic break up of NWA, this album’s unexpected commercial and critical success not only set the ton... Read Article

Police Forced to Listen to N.W.A’s “F*** Tha Police” on Repeat

Shanice Stephanie

January 11, 2018

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After an illegal broadcast came through their radios, Police officers in Dunedin, New Zealand were forced to listen to N.W.A.’s classic "F*** Tha Police" on repeat. F*** Tha Police is one of the most controv... Read Article

Mariah Carey and N.W.A. Nominated For The Songwriters Hall Of Fame

jquinones

November 7, 2017

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Two legendary and respected hit makers, Mariah Carey and N.W.A., might soon be awarded for their respective marks on music history. Nominated for the 2018 Songwriters Hall of Fame, both acts may be set to recei... Read Article

Mariah Carey, N.W.A., Jermaine Dupri Snag Nods For Songwriters Hall of Fame

sourcestaff

November 6, 2017

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By Ime Ekpo When your hit song is still being praised after 20 years, it only proves the potency of your lyrical skill set. Next year on June 14th, the 2018 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala will take pla... Read Article

Music Matters: Does Misogyny Get An Unfair Pass In Hip-Hop Culture?

M.Musa

August 3, 2017

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Hip-hop started out as a cultivation of musical talents and experiences by underrepresented black youth in the 80s. As time progressed it became so much more. From art to fashion, hip-hop has left a mark on ... Read Article

Ice Cube Wants Us To Stop Comparing Kendrick Lamar To Tupac Shakur

Miss2Bees

June 13, 2017

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Ahead of the release of All Eyez On Me, the highly anticipated Tupac Shakur biopic, Tupac has been a topic of many conversations. Including the ongoing comparison of Kendrick Lamar to the legendary rapper. But ... Read Article

Ice Cube Will Be Inducted Into Hollywood Walk of Fame

Miss2Bees

June 12, 2017

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Ice Cube took to Instagram to give a toast to his day "riders", who made it possible for him to get a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Toast to all my Day 1 Riders! If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be... Read Article

Ice Cube Drops Reissue of 1991’s “Death Certificate”

Milca P.

June 9, 2017

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It's already been 25 years since the release of Death Certificate, the fiery sophomore solo effort from rapper and actor Ice Cube. The unapologetic delivery and storytelling was what cemented Ice Cube's icon... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Eazy-E Releases “It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa” 23 Years Ago

Kiah Fields

October 19, 2016

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On this day in Hip Hop history Eazy-E releases his second solo EP It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa. Released one year after his first EP and a long five years after his debut album Eazy-Duz-It, this album was a re... Read Article

Legendary N.W.A. Manager Jerry Heller Dead at 75

Kyle Eustice

September 3, 2016

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A year after the release of the highly successful N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton, N.W.A's original manager Jerry Heller has passed away at the age of 75. According to multiple reports, the cause of death... Read Article

Which Classic Hip Hop Albums Still Sell Today In Australia?

Sam - @thewriterau

August 9, 2016

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Many classic Hip Hop albums released in America decades ago continue to sell well in Australia today. The top selling classic Hip Hop albums as per the Google Play Australia Overall Album Chart (the most exp... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: NWA Releases ‘Straight Outta Compton’ 28 Years Ago

Kiah Fields

August 8, 2016

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle

On this day in Hip Hop history music was changed forever as gangsta rap pioneers NWA released their debut LP, Straight Outta Compton. With this single album, NWA skyrocketed themselves, the West Coast, and gang... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Delivers Speech at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for N.W.A.

Kyle Eustice

April 9, 2016

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N.W.A. was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night at Brooklyn's Barclay Center, making the Compton collective only the fifth rap group to ever be given the honors. Fellow Compton native Kendri... Read Article

You Go Guy! - At 27-years-old, Martin Lawrence has the world laughing to his naughty-but-nice brand of hip-hop humor

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ‘Rappers Are Never Going To Stop Talking About Drugs’

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[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype B. Lou

Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

The ‘Shaft’ Soundtrack to be Re-released as a Deluxe Issue

Today In Hip Hop History: NWA Founder Eazy-E Dies From AIDS 24 Years Ago

10 Scariest Rap Feuds in Hip-Hop History

Too $hort Hints At One Interesting New Theory About How He Thinks Eazy-E Died

15 Groundbreaking Debut Rap Albums Since Hip-Hop Was Born

Is Meek Mill’s BET Performance a Preview of the Future of His Music?

Ice Cube Breaks Down His Statement on Drake’s Concluded Reign: ‘It’s My Theory About Anybody in Music’

Today In Hip Hop History: Ice Cube Releases ‘Amerikkka’s Most Wanted’ 28 Years Ago

Police Forced to Listen to N.W.A’s “F*** Tha Police” on Repeat

Mariah Carey and N.W.A. Nominated For The Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Mariah Carey, N.W.A., Jermaine Dupri Snag Nods For Songwriters Hall of Fame

Music Matters: Does Misogyny Get An Unfair Pass In Hip-Hop Culture?

Ice Cube Wants Us To Stop Comparing Kendrick Lamar To Tupac Shakur

Ice Cube Will Be Inducted Into Hollywood Walk of Fame

Ice Cube Drops Reissue of 1991’s “Death Certificate”

Today in Hip Hop History: Eazy-E Releases “It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa” 23 Years Ago

Legendary N.W.A. Manager Jerry Heller Dead at 75

Which Classic Hip Hop Albums Still Sell Today In Australia?

Today in Hip Hop History: NWA Releases ‘Straight Outta Compton’ 28 Years Ago

Kendrick Lamar Delivers Speech at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for N.W.A.

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