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Todd "Stereo" Williams
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JAY-Z Pens New York Times Op-Ed About Meek Mill and the Criminal Justice System
Jay writes that 'We could literally shut down jails if we treated people on parole or probation more fairly.'
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Jennifer Hudson Splits From Fiance David Otunga; Receives Protective Order
The couple is calling it quits after almost 10 years.
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Beyoncé, Donald Glover Among the Cast of ‘The Lion King’ Remake
If you weren't looking forward to the new 'Lion King,' you should be now.
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‘The Velvet Rope’ at 20: How Janet Freed Herself By Getting Bound
On her last masterpiece of the 1990s, Janet crafted an intense exploration of pleasure and pain.
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Beyonce Drops Remix to J Balvin’s ‘Mi Gente’ to Benefit to Hurricane Maria Relief [LISTEN]
Beyonce dropped a remix to help with Hurricane Maria relief.
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50 Cent Clowns Diddy’s XXL Cover: ‘This N—- a Fruit Biscuit’
50 Cent had jokes for Diddy's cover look.
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Suge Knight Replaces His Attorney in Ongoing Death Threats Case
As defense against charges he threatened F. Gary Gray, the Death Row Records mogul had to change counsel.
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30 Years Later: Remembering the Loss of Scott La Rock
On August 27, 1987, hip-hop experienced its first major tragedy. It wouldn't be the last.
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Alleged R. Kelly Victim Speaks Out: ‘Nobody Thinks About the Damage He’s Done…’
'His music overshadows everything when it comes to his wrongdoings.'
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‘All Eyez On Me’ Squanders the Opportunity To Examine 2Pac’s Relationships With Women
The biopic doesn't seem to care much about the reality of the women in Pac's life.
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A Breakdown of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain: Deluxe Expanded Edition’
We're focusing on the eleven previously-unreleased tracks on the new 'Purple Rain.'
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Stuck Off the Realness: Prodigy’s Dark Poetry Defined the Grimy Soul of 90s New York Rap
The famed Mobb Deep rapper carved his own space in hardcore hip-hop.
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Gucci Mane Overcame His Demons to Become Rap’s Greatest Redemption Story
Guwop was able to pull off the hardest trick in rap: a 2nd act
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Jay Z’s TIDAL Loses Third CEO In Two Years as Jeff Toig Steps Down
Jay Z’s Tidal is looking for a new CEO...again.
![Prince Gave Himself to His Art and Gave Us a Musical Standard](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2016/04/prince-dead-music-died-today.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Prince Gave Himself to His Art and Gave Us a Musical Standard
I’ve never imagined that Prince wouldn’t be here.
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Deconstructing Prince, Part 1: His Musical Influences
Prince's sound was born of a myriad of styles; and here are some acts who formed his foundation.
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Notorious B.I.G. Remembered: the Rap Icon’s Legacy Is About More Than a Rivalry
The Notorious B.I.G.'s legacy isn't just rap beef and tragedy.
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Nicki Minaj, Remy Ma and the Misguided Critique of Women Beefing
Remy vs Nicki sparked a lot of online debate.
![I’ve Always Hated the Damn Grammys—and You Should, Too](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2017/02/jayz-beyonce-grammys-2017.jpg?w=980&q=75)
I’ve Always Hated the Damn Grammys—and You Should, Too
The Grammys suck and there's a long list of reasons why.
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Q-Tip Talks Phife Dawg, The Jungle Bros and Dilla on Pandora’s ‘Questlove Supreme’
Q-Tip sat down with Questlove and Phonte.
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At the End of the Obama Era, We Prepare to Resist the Dark Dawn of The Donald
As Obama exits, we face a hard reality--even if it's not exactly a new one.
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Happy Birthday, Muhammad Ali: A Shining Example of Deliberate Black Pride
Today (Jan. 17) is the birthday of Muhammad Ali; a man who remains one of the most revered figures in American culture.
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10 Hip-Hop Acts Ready for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Here are ten artists we think are due to bum rush the Rock Hall.
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DMC on Pete Rock, Larry Smith and Emotional Wellness in Hip-Hop [VIDEO]
The veteran hip-hop star opens up about rappers' struggles with emotional wellness.
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From ‘Can I Kick It?’ to ‘Award Tour:’ A Tribe Called Quest’s Greatest Videos [WATCH]
Here's a look at the classic videos that defined A Tribe Called Quest.
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25 Years Later, Ice Cube’s ‘Death Certificate’ Is Still Powerful–and Problematic
On his sophomore album, Ice Cube became hip-hop's most polarizing political voice.
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The Game Says He’s Torn in Feud With Meek Mill: ‘I Find It Difficult to Be Beefing’ [VIDEO]
Game admitted that he feels conflicted about his own behavior.
![Colin Kaepernick, Performance Patriotism and the Great American Lie](http://townsquare.media/site/625/files/2016/08/colin-kaepernick-head-down.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Colin Kaepernick, Performance Patriotism and the Great American Lie
Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem is angering Americans--which is why it needed to happen.
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Aaliyah’s Impact on Contemporary Popular Music
Aaliyah's impact on a generation of R&B singers is undeniable.
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Michelle Williams and Horace Grant Tell Draymond Green How to ‘Stand Out’ as a Third Wheel [VIDEO]
Draymond Green is getting advice from two almost legends.