hip hop
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‘Go Awff’ and Cop That New Lil’ Kim Album, 9, Her First in 14 Years
Don’t come for me Beyonce fans, but before there was Queen Bey, there was that Queen Bitch—Brooklyn spitta, down-ass chick, Biggie’s girl, and one very nice emcee, Kimberly Jones, aka Lil’ Kim. Kim officially let fans know at an Atlantic City over the weekend that she would be soon releasing her fifth studio album, 9,…
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’80s, Baby: Check Out the Totally Rad Retro Makeovers One Artist Gave a Few of Our Faves
No, it’s not #ThrowbackThursday—but we’re willing to call it #WayBackWednesday, because we’re knee-deep in nostalgia after seeing a series of artworks immortalizing some of our faves as 1980s icons (h/t Hot New Hip Hop). To some, these may just be cute reimaginings, but for those of us *cough* who were there the first time, the…
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Chance the Rapper Becomes Chance the Groom; Marries Longtime Boo Kirsten Corley
Looks like the Coloring Book of Chance the Rapper’s life just got brighter. Chance, born Chancelor Jonathan Bennett, married Kirsten Corley on Saturday in what looked like a stunning ceremony at the Pelican Hill resort in Newport Beach, Calif. Following a longtime relationship (they officially boo’d up in 2013), the two lovebirds got engaged in…
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Young Thug Shows Off Gucci 'Blackface' Sweater on Instagram During Studio Session
Last month, luxury fashion retailer Gucci landed themselves in hot water with the release of their “blackface” polo neck sweater, which featured a balaclava-style cutout surrounded by bright red oversized lips. Worn by a white model in the ads—which caught the attention of Spike Lee and T.I.—Gucci’s “mistake” prompted the easiest boycott in the history…
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On the 20th Anniversary of ‘Back That Azz Up,’ We’re Still Dropping It Like It’s Hot
Twenty years ago, during the early days of the Cash Money Records administration that took over for the nine-nine and two thousand, a young visionary gave unto his people a new negro spiritual. This man, who we shall call Juvenile, blessed us with a hymn that gives strength to the weary and power to the…
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20 Years of Twerking: A Retrospective of ‘Back That Azz Up’
One thing’s for sure: The words “Cash Money Records taking over for the ‘99 into the 2000″ will always yield a visceral reaction, a sense of urgency. Move or be moved, because it’s about to go down. But ahead of (what has now become) an iconic phrase, there’s a trigger warning, if you will. Let’s…
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The 15th Anniversary of Kanye’s 'Fuck Higher Education' Album
On February 10, 2004, Kanye West, aka Yeezy, released his debut album, The College Dropout. The album remains a classic that won multiple Grammys and the certification of triple platinum. Its message also explains why it remains important today. The album was the most popular indictment of the higher education system. West formed a lyrical…
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This Is Shots Fired: Jase Harley Calls Childish Gambino a 'House Slave' After Grammy Win, Repeats Plagiarism Claim
After Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” made Grammy history, scoring both Song of the Year and Record of the Year statuettes, it marked a triumphant shift for many hip-hop fans. However, rapper Jase Harley isn’t exactly feeling that embrace. The man behind “American Pharaoh” recently chatted with TMZ about Gambino’s “prestigious award” win, which he…
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The Gangsta Rapper President
Now this is a story all about howWhite America got tricked, turned upside downI’d like to take a minute, so sit right thereI’ll tell you why Trump’s a gangsta rapper who stole Ice T’s hair. Ever since Donald Trump became America’s 45th president, I have had a sense of nigga vu about him. Wait. You’ve…
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I’d Pay Good Money to See a Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Vs. Migos Rap Battle
Since the dawn of time, there has always been tension between “old school” and “new school.” Nowhere is this shit more common than in the world of hip-hop, though it’s been happening in R&B, too. Where’s the love? Despite the nostalgia we are all coked up on, half the groups we swear to love—just because…