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DJ Screw, the godfather of Houston’s slowed-down sound, gets the book treatment
New biography showcases the history of the ‘chopped and screwed’ genre and the influence of syrup
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The story behind Biggie Smalls’ hit single ‘One More Chance’
The original was too explicit for radio, but the remix was 🔥
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Pusha T takes coke rap to a new level — is that growth?
On ‘It’s Almost Dry,’ the rapper stays in his lane. But he’s definitely getting better.
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Isaiah Rashad’s Coachella performance displayed a strength he shouldn’t have needed
Rapper’s powerful set illustrated how far hip-hop has come and how much further the genre has to go
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Why have rappers been virtually shut out of the Grammys’ album of the year category?
Only two hip-hop acts have ever taken home the prestigious award, despite the genre’s popularity
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A hustler’s prayer: Biggie Smalls’ final 24 hours encapsulated the man he wanted to become
25 years ago, the Brooklyn rapper was evolving, both creatively and spiritually
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What’s the 411 on the Super Bowl halftime show?
The Brian Flores lawsuit changes how we see the lineup of hip-hop royalty
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To Yo Gotti, there’s nothing more valuable than ‘Free Game’
His new project captures a philosophy of how to be successful in life
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New Tupac Shakur exhibit, ‘Wake Me When I’m Free,’ looks at the revolution that created the revolutionary
The show opening in Los Angeles is about more than the music