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Not Knowing Who Killer Mike Is Says More About You Than It Does Him
Killer Mike is one of the most consistent artists in the genre, but some didn't know of him until he won the award for Best Rap Album at the 2024 Grammys.
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The Best and Worst Moments of the 2024 Grammys
Trevor Noah, SZA, Tracy Chapman and Fantasia delivered unforgettable moments at The 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
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New Album From Jay-Z? We Have Receipts!
A new album from Hov was teased by music video director Hidji after he shared a screenshot on social media, but is it real or just hype?
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The Best Samples Used in Hip-Hop and R&B History
Artists such as Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye have been sampled on many of the dopest songs in hip-hop and R&B.
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Just Get Ready: Dave Chappelle’s New Year’s Eve Netflix Standup Special Is Going To Be Controversial
The popular comedian returns to the streaming giant on Sunday.
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Rapsody Is a Hip-Hop Pioneer. The Rest of the World Just Doesn’t Know It Yet
The North Carolina MC spoke to The Root about her upcoming album, the perception of women in rap music, and her partnership with The Hip Hop Museum.
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No, It’s Not a Joke. An André 3000 Album Is on the Way
The legendary Atlanta artist is releasing his debut solo record, New Blue Sun, on Nov. 17.
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Resurfaced Video Shows Killer Mike Promoting Real Estate With DJ Envy’s Indicted Business Partner
The Atlanta rapper quickly shot down the allegations saying they did 'no business.'
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The Importance of Outkast’s SpeakerBoxxx/The Love Below
Big Boi and Andre 3000's fifth studio album recently became the best-selling rap album of all time.
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What Will the Next 50 Years of Hip-Hop Look Like?
As we celebrate its 50th anniversary, The Root spoke to Professor Maurice Johnson about the genre's future.