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Hip-Hop and Guns: Do Artists Need Them? A Look At If Guns Are Neccessary For Hip-Hop Artists

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By: Samantha Greaves

Lil Wanye Biography: Inside the Career of Cash Money Record's Biggest Star

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By: Brandon Marcel Cherry

Hip Hop Horror: Exploring the Darker Side of Rap Lyrics

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By: Hannah O'Connor

Global Hip Hip: Hip Hop in the U.S., South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa

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By: Jen Bouchard

Hip-Hop and Fashion: How They Impact Each Other: An Analysis of How Hip-Hop's Fashion Affects the Music

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By: Samantha Greaves

Hip-Hop Lists: Why They Cause Conflict: An Analysis of Why Hip-Hop Lists Ranking Artists Are Controversial

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By: Samantha Greaves

Hollywood Undead: From the Streets to the Stars

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By: Shay Henckel

Kanye West's Video Music Awards Outburst: Timeline of the Rap Stars' Tantrums and Shock Inducing Behavior

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By: Lindsay Dellinger

Respect in Hip Hop Culture: Art Versus Ego

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By: Hannah O'Connor

50 Cent Removes Tattoos, Talks Album Release: Queens MC Moving on with Movie and Music Career

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Beef in Hip-Hop: Is It Necessary? Evaluating If Quarrels in Hip-Hop Hurt or Help the Genre

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By: Samantha Greaves

Pitbull Taking Over America: Latin Rapper Finds Mainstream Audience

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By: Daryl Deino

Jay-Z Album, The Blueprint 3: Third Blueprint Album Features Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi, Drake

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By: Matthew Fortuna

Slaughterhouse Features Joe Budden, Royce 5'9": Rap Supergroup's "Slaughterhouse," Includes Crooked I, Joell Ortiz

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By: Matthew Fortuna

The Roots New Album, "How I Got Over": New Single and Album Highlighted By Black Thought and Questlove

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By: Matthew Fortuna

Mos Def Releases "The Ecstatic": Rapper / Actor Returns to the Studio with a Strong Effort

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

Cornel West and BMWMB Release Impressive Album: Noted Scholar and Ensemble Cast Create Noteworthy Compilation

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

Jurassic 5 Releases Deluxe CD set: Compilation Includes Too Few of the Group's Stronger Tracks

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

The Death Of Auto-Tune - The Revival Of Hip-Hop: Jay-Z Declaration Causes Friction In Hip-Hop Realm

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By: David Reyes

An Analysis of Eminem's Lyrical Style on Relapse: A Dedicated Marshall Mathers Enthusiast Discusses his Newest Album

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By: Sarah Smith

Review: Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III": Swagger and Style Carry Weezy's "3 Peat" To Lofty Heights

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By: Jordan Drake

Lil Wayne is Not the Greatest Rapper Alive: And How He is Slowly Suffocating the Rap Game

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By: Joseph Franco

Eminem's Long-Awaited "Relapse": Guess Who's Back? Back Again . . .

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

Eminem: Relapse: A Review of Eminem's New Album, Relapse

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By: Shaun Edwards

Addicted to Black Landlord: An Album Review: "Addicted to Distraction" is a Hip-Hop, Jazz Orchestra of Sound.

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By: Ana Hartman

The First Rappers:The Last Poets: The Original Rappers

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By: Dolores Bundy

Incredibad Review: Lonely Island's album is Incredibly Good

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By: Christine Deakers

How to DJ: Intermediate Scratching Techniques: A Tutorial on How to Practice and Perform the Chirp Scratch

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By: Marius Goubert

Cypress Hill 3: Temples Of Boom Review: The Dark Horse Deserves A Fresh Listen

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By: Tim Bolitho-Jones

How to DJ: Basic Scratching Techniques: The Baby Scratch, Scribble, Stab and Drag

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By: Marius Goubert

New Rappers on the Way to Changing Music: From Asher Roth to Kid Cudi, Hip Hop's New Breed

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Top 3 Albums of 2008: A Review of Last Year's Best Music Releases

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By: Chris Pady

Ak'Sent Song Review: Female Rap and Hip Hop Star

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By: Carissa A. Boak

Miri Ben-Ari Blends Violin, Hip-Hop on 2005 CD: The Hip-Hop Violinist Emerges As an Artist to Watch

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

New Rap Music Right Round and 80's Hits Music: Roots of the Hot Rap Songs and New Release from Flo Rida

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By: Feature Writer Shelley Aylesworth-Spink

Rap Music Goes Punjabi Bhangra: The Globalization of Hip Hop With M.I.A.

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By: Feature Writer Shelley Aylesworth-Spink

Q-Tip's "Renaissance" Not "Amplified" Enough: Latest Effort Strong on Beats, Not on Rhymes

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

The Lonely Island "Incredibad" Album Review: Funny, Absurd, Explicit, and Pulse-Pounding Debut Album

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By: Max Sherry

Brother Ali - The Undisputed Truth: CD Review (from 2007)

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By: Dizem Ramadan

Life After Death With Notorious Big Movie: Important Era in Hip Hop and Rap Music Come to Life

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By: Feature Writer Shelley Aylesworth-Spink

MTN 10th Anniversary Celebrations, Kigali: Shaggy Plays First Concert in Rwanda

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By: Marion Grace Woolley

Songs Featuring Jay-Z, "Lost" featuring Coldplay: Includes Hits With Nas, Beyonce, Lil' Wayne, Rick Ross, Ludacris

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By: Matthew Fortuna

How to DJ: Tips and Advice on Scratching: A Basic Tutorial for the Beginner

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By: Marius Goubert

Common Album, Universal Mind Control: 2008 Release Features Kanye West, Pharrell, and 'Punch Drunk Love'

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By: Matthew Fortuna

New Ludacris Album, Theater of the Mind: Features Single 'What Them Girls Like,' Jay-Z, Lil' Wayne, Nas, T.I.

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By: Matthew Fortuna

Exit 13 celebrates LL Cool's J Career: LL Cool J Ends One Chapter in His Lifefe to Begin Another.

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By: Kristina Mondo

MC Breed Passes Away at 36: Bouts with Kidney Problems Lead to the Rapper's Untimely Death

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By: Nicholas Clar

Songs Featuring Eminem: Slim Shady's Featured Songs After "The Eminem Show"

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By: Matthew Fortuna

Scarface Will Retire after Next CD: Houston Legend Tired of Hip-Hop Politics, Will Call It Quits

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By: Brandon C. Baker

Wu-Tang Clan Release Boots and Tour Dates: Info on New Footwear From Fila and Shows in Support of 8 Diagrams

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By: Matthew Whelihan

Everlast Gets Serious on New CD: Tackles Current Affairs On "Love, War, and the Ghost of Whitey Ford"

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

Auto-Tuned Out Hip-Hop: The Voice-Modifying Tool Gains Popularity with Rappers

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By: Nicholas Clar

Atmosphere Releases Ambitious New CD: "When Life Gives You Lemons" Showcases Superlative Narrative Skills

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

New Nappy Roots CD Not Quite A "Humdinger": Latest Effort Is Inspired At Times, Derivative At Others

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

2009 Hip Hop Albums: Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye West: Rap Icons Release Blueprint III, Relapse, 808s and Heartbreaks

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By: Matthew Fortuna

T-Pain Album, Thr33 Ringz Review: 2008 T-Pain Album Features Heavy Hitters Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Akon

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By: Matthew Fortuna

New Snoop Dogg CD Continues His Downward Spiral: Ego Trippin' Shows No Growth From One of Rap's Biggest Stars

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

The Game - LAX Album Review: The Game's Third Studio Album is His Best Yet

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By: Justin McBride

Jay Z Honored by The United Nations: Brooklyn Rapper Receives Humanitarian Award at Exclusive Event

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By: Melanie Cornish

Ludacris Sees Third Album Delayed: Theater of the Mind to be released late November

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By: Melanie Cornish

VH1: Fight the Power is Rap's Best: Channel Ranks Public Enemy's Seminal Black Power Anthem No. 1

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By: Brandon C. Baker

Travis Barker & DJ AM Critical After Plane Crash: Former Blink-182 Drummer & Popular DJ Survive, 4 Others Dead

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

New T.I. Album: Paper Trail Has Big Name Production, Features and High Expectations

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By: Matthew Fortuna

"R. Kelly Speaks," Funkmaster Flex Reacts: R&B Star Does first Interview after Child Pornography Acquittal

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Nelly's "Brass Knuckles": An Overview of the St. Louis Rapper's New Album

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

TRL Cancelled: One of MTV's longest Running Shows Is Calling it Quits

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

2008 BET Hip-Hop Award Nominees: Rapper Lil Wayne gets Twelve Nominations this Year

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By: Melanie Cornish

Ne-Yo & The Year of the Gentleman: A Review of Third Album from one of R&B's most popular Hitmakers

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Jennifer Hudson Engaged: Is the R&B Singer Jumping the Broom with Reality Star?

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

The Family That Preys Soundtrack: Jill Scott & Janet Jackson Sing Songs for one of 2008's Best Films

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

34th Season Premiere of SNL: Michael Phelps, Tina Fey, & Lil Wayne Bring in popular Show

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Exit 13 by LL Cool J: New Release from Rap Legend Shows He Hasn't Lost a Step

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

2008 Mobo Award Nominees: Singer/Rapstress Estelle nominated for Five Awards

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By: Melanie Cornish

Kanye West and the Airport Arrest: Did the Rapper Attack or was it Self Defense?

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

The 5 Best West Coast Rap Songs: Top Songs from the "Left Coast"

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Super-Producer Honored by College: Timbaland Recognized for Music Contribution

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By: Melanie Cornish

The Million DJ March: Historic Music Event Takes DC by Storm

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Terrance Dean's Book Calls Out Gay Entertainers: Is your favorite rapper gay?

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Is 50 Cent's Career Over: Cut from Movies & Songs, Facts are Challenging Rapper's Relevance

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Hip Hop Dominates Video Music Awards: Urban Music Takes Over Awards on Network that Used to Shun Art Form

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

DMX: "I ain't Goin' back to Jail": Rapper Curses to Miami Judge after Bond Release Denial

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By: Brandon C. Baker

Rev. Run's Best Selling Book: Take Back Your Family Reaches # 15 On NY Times List

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Is Hip Hop Weekly Going Under? Why the former Source generals may be in Trouble

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Forbes' Hip Hop Cash Kings List: Who makes the most Money in the Rap Game

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Young Jeezy Collaborates with Nas: "My President" Unites Once-Feuding MC's, Shows Support for Obama

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By: Brandon C. Baker

Is Damon Dash Really Broke? The former Roc-A-Fella Mogul may be Losing his Home

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

DJ Vlad Sues Rick Ross: Will the Rapper's alleged Fight Cost him $4 Millon

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Is The Game Beefing With Jay-Z? The West Coast Rapper comes hard at Jigga for the 2nd time

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

The Fifth Annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors": This Year’s Celebration is said to be the best yet

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

DJ Jazzy Jeff: The Return of the Magnificent

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By: Michael Irvin Arrington

Photoshop? Beyonce & L'Oreal: Is the Feria Ad offensive?

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Killer Mike I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind: Is ATL Rapper Really a Dope MC

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

David Banner The Greatest Story Ever Told review: Does the southern Rapper's Album Live up to it's Name

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Dr. Dre's Detox: The Long Awaited Album may finally Be on it's Way

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

B.o.B Redefines Hip-Hop: Southern Rap's Renaissance Man Sends the Genre in New Directions

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By: Kiki Anderson

50 Cent's Beef Rap Sheet: The Baby momma Drama & the Unphased, the Rapper's Most Recent Hits

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

50 Cent's Beef: From Ja Rule to The Game, the Rapper's Controversy

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Rick Ross & The Corrections Officer Controversy: Smoking Gun Calls Rapper's Bluff

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Superhead II: Mos Def's Wife Writes Book: From Sexual Exploits to Drug Abuse. Video vixens sound off

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

Female Rappers Team Up for Supergroup: Babs Bunny, Lady Of Rage, Amil, & Lady Luck form Girl Group

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By: Feature Writer Erin T. McMillon

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