southern hip hop
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Young Atlanta Rappers Who Died Over the Years
November 1st marks two years since Atlanta rapper Takeoff was tragically killed.
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Why Rich Homie Quan’s Death Marks the Official End of Atlanta’s Hip-Hop Reign
Ten years ago, who’d believe Atlanta would mourn the loss of rappers like Takeoff, Bankroll Fresh, and now Rich Homie Quan?
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Hip-Hop Legends Who Died Too Young
Artists such as Rich Homie Quan, Takeoff, and Nipsey Hussle had much more to give to the genre before they died.
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OutKast Sues Atlanta-Based EDM Group Over One of the Group’s Most Famous Creations
Big Boi and André 3000 are letting it be known who the original ATLiens are.
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The Dopest Hip-Hop Groups in Black Music History
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, groups such as The Roots, Wu-Tang Clan, and N.W.A. deserve their just due.
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[UPDATED] Hip Hop Pioneer Gangsta Boo’s Funeral Scheduled For This Weekend
TMZ has reported that the legend’s brother also overdosed but was able to recover.
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Waka Flocka Flame Receives Honorary Degree From Bible Institute of America
Reverend Jesse Jackson was also honored by the Institute alongside the Atlanta rapper.
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Florida Rapper Rod Wave Arrested and Faces Charges of Battery by Strangulation
The rapper from St. Petersburg Florida was arrested and booked by officers from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office.
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Megan Thee Stallion Claps Back at Countersuit by 1501 Entertainment
“We will ask the court to protect Megan from this type of abuse,” Megan’s attorney Brad Hancock said.
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Spotify's Mogul Returns to Give Houston Legend DJ Screw His Much-Deserved Flowers
Gather ’round the campfire, children. It’s time to learn about the man who originated Chopped and Screwed music.