hip hop music
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In Honor of Hip-Hop’s Birthday, The Root Staff Reveals Our First Hip-Hop Jams
Queen Latifah, T.I. and Mary J. Blige are some of the artists who jumpstarted our fascination with hip-hop.
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My Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt Like a Superhero Living Through The Genre & Culture’s Early Years
The host of SiriusXM’s Sway in the Morning recalls hip-hop in the Bay Area, the early MCs and movies that shaped him in our Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series.
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Who Ever Thought That Hip-Hop Would Take It This Far?
From the backyard to the Billboard charts, join The Root in revisiting 50 years of hip-hop history.
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Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop Is Our TV Pick This Week
This Netflix documentary highlights the women who changed the game. Also this week, hip-hop celebrations with LL Cool J, Ice T, and more.
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Will Lupe Fiasco’s New Google AI Tool Help Hip-Hop?
The rapper and producer stated that AI can help boost creativity in rap music.
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My Hip-Hop Story: Celia Rose Gooding On The Strange New World Of Music That Redefined Pop Culture
As part of our Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actress describes how she fell in love with hip hop over and over again.
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More Than Music: The Questions Hip-Hop Trivia Is the Movement Hip-Hop Needs Now More Than Ever
With co-signs from Questlove, Bun B, and countless other rap luminaries, The Questions Hip-Hop Trivia has blossomed into a sanctuary for hip-hop culture.
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The Importance of Cypress Hill and Their Classic Studio Album, Black Sunday
Sen Dog spoke to The Root about the group’s legacy and the importance of their sophomore album, Black Sunday, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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Fabolous’ Criticism of Female Rap Was Unfair, Unwarranted
The veteran New York rapper said that female rap is one-dimensional.
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ONE Musicfest Will Honor 50th Anniversary Of Hip Hop With Unbelievable Lineup
Kendrick Lamar, KRS-One, Kid Capri and more are scheduled to perform.