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John Singleton was Hollywood’s first hip-hop director
The success of the creative voice behind ‘Boyz n the Hood’ was a game changer in Hollywood
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For his own homecoming, Jay-Z should perform this duo of NYC B-sides
The artist’s intimate show calls for his most heartbreaking work
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Forget Lollapalooza! These are the top 10 music festivals to experience this summer
It’s all about Essence Fest, Roots Picnic and Woodstock — and Cardi B, Gambino, and Jay-Z
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Life After Nipsey: Heartbroken Los Angeles tries to keep running Hussle’s marathon
Slain Los Angeles rapper laid to rest Thursday at Staples Center
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Westbrook, Harden, D-Wade and more pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle through sneakers
The slain rapper’s funeral is set for April 11 at Staples Center
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Nipsey Hussle’s Puma partnership was strong and authentic
He repped the iconic brand as an accomplishment for his city and its people
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Nipsey Hussle loved the culture — and basketball was his favorite
Tragically, the artist went from courtside to being inked on players’ shoes in remembrance
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We lost more than a rapper today: Nipsey Hussle, killed at 33
The beloved, Grammy-nominated rapper was the best of us
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Is the Death Row music from ‘Above the Rim’ the last great hip-hop soundtrack?
Even bigger than the film — and from Warren G to The Lady of Rage to Tupac — this West Coast project still rules 25 years later