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Vikki Tobak’s ‘Ice Cold’ links rap’s gold chains to African traditions
New book tells the multifaceted story of hip-hop through its jewelry
Culture
Lupe Fiasco on his latest challenge: teaching at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Grammy-winning rapper talks about the fusion between academia and hip-hop
Culture
Ashanti’s ‘IRL’ interview offers a master class in standing in your power
The singer stopped by Angie Martinez’s podcast to talk about her time with Murder Inc.
Culture
Joe Coscarelli explains why Atlanta is a ‘Rap Capital’
A city with a chip on its shoulder has proved its importance to hip-hop culture
Culture
It’s official! Rihanna’s on the ‘Wakanda Forever’ soundtrack
Here’s what we know so far
Culture
‘The Come Up’ is a riveting account of hip-hop’s rise from obscurity to ubiquity
Jonathan Abrams’ oral history features more than 300 interviews with creators of the culture
HBCU
Atlanta Hawks tap hit producer Mr. Hanky to liven up in-game music
New tracks will debut during season opener against the Houston Rockets
Culture
Blame DaBaby’s downfall on bad music, not cancel culture
He isn’t being blackballed for his views, he’s just making music people don’t want to hear
Culture
The next first ladies of rap
The rap girlies are having their way. Period.