hip-hop
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Why Rappers Are Entering The Political Arena
Will we see more rappers becoming politicians after Uncle Luke announced he is running for a seat in Congress?
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15 Best Hip-Hop Love Songs For Valentine’s Day
To get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are some of The Root’s favorite rap love songs.
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10 Essential Tracks Engineered by Bob Power, The White Man Who Helped Define the Sound of 90s Hip Hop
The renowned music engineer and producer who passed away on March 1 was a force behind numerous hip-hop and R&B cuts.
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Do You Remember The Fat Boys? The Highs and Tragic Lows of One the 80s Most Popular Hip-Hop Groups
Along with LL Cool J and Run-D.M.C., these three friends from Brooklyn were the biggest group in the game. But their crossover success would cost them.
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Will Smith Finally Reveals The Truth About Something We’ve All Wondered
The Academy Award winner’s trip to Philadelphia for a street naming ceremony brought forth a charming revelation.
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From Kendrick Lamar to Missy Elliot, The Best Rags To Riches Stories in Hip-Hop
Several MCs including 50 Cent, Missy Elliot and DMX went through some incredibly difficult times to achieve success.
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The Most Sampled Songs From Black Artists in Music History
Songs from James, Brown, Public Enemy, and Lyn Collins are among the most sampled tracks ever
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These Are The Rappers To Watch In 2025
MCs such as Samara Cyn, Ray Vaughn and Benji Blue Bills are due for a big 2025.
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All About Rapper Lupe Fiasco’s Historic Rap Course at This Prestigious University
Lupe is expanding his career to make history as the first rapper to become a university professor… ever!
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Wait, What?! Diddy’s Mom Accused of Hosting Her Own Sex Parties
The new Diddy documentary is spilling the beans on everybody… not just Diddy.