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Nas performs during the Mass Appeal SXSW music Showcase Culture

With the ‘Legend Has It’ series, Mass Appeal and Nas are betting big on hip-hop

The seven album series features rap icons like Slick Rick, De La Soul, Big L and more

Rapper YFN Lucci performs on stage, wearing a black Balenciaga jersey Culture

YFN Lucci isn’t taking this moment for granted: ‘Not a lot of people get second chances’

Rapper talks growing up, fatherhood, and performing at the Atlanta Hawks game on Nov. 18

NBA Youngboy stands on the stage with his hand up, during a performance in Atlanta, GA. Culture

What people get wrong about NBA Youngboy

Despite fears about potential violence, NBA Youngboy’s fans find community and connection at his shows

Producer Hit Boy poses for a picture on the red carpet. Culture

Rap’s Hit-Boy is finally free — and he’s never been happier

Between getting out of a bad publishing deal and releasing a new album with The Alchemist, it’s a good time to be Hit-Boy

D'Angelo performs at KMEL All Star Jam 1996 at Shoreline Amphitheatre on August 3, 1996 in Mountain View California. Culture

How D’Angelo stripped down R&B

The neo-soul pioneer said he just wanted to make good Black music. He succeeded.

D'Angelo performs on July 16th 2000 at the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Hague, Netherlands. Culture

D’Angelo brought Virginia’s soul to the world

The legendary soul singer was an ambassador to the state that adored him

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With ‘Am I the Drama?’ Cardi B hopes to bring back the era of superstar rap albums

With famous features and a big-budget roll out, Cardi B is looking to score another blockbuster hit

Rapper Ghostface Killah stands on stage Culture

Ghostface Killah returns to form with ‘Supreme Clientele 2’

Legendary rapper’s new album is unabashedly nostalgic

Chance the Rapper performs during Lollapalooza Culture

With ‘Star Line,’ Chance the Rapper charts his rise, fall, and triumphant return

The Chicago MC is back with his most complete album in a decade

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