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‘Supreme Team’ documents the rise and fall of a gangster who inspired early hip-hop
Rappers from Jay-Z to 50 Cent saw the notorious Queens drug business as an epic tale of their neighborhoods
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Nipsey Hussle finally received justice. But his death still feels raw.
Eric Holder Jr. could spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering the beloved rapper in 2019
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After R. Kelly’s sentencing comes a tough look in the mirror for music fans
Disgraced singer could spend the rest of his life in prison
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After Roe: Can hip-hop rise to this moment?
Male rappers have a history of speaking out against racial injustice, but what about women’s rights?
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From fired store clerk to sneaker designer: Anderson .Paak’s journey with Vans
How the Grammy Award-winning artist came to design his first signature shoe, the Vanderson
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Black Music Month: Dear Silas wants you to know Mississippi’s got something to say
The master of the viral video drops a new album focusing on self-love
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Afropunk pioneer James Spooner explores ‘The High Desert’ of his origins
After moving from filmmaking to tattooing to graphic novels, he shares thoughts on race, art and alienation, with practical lessons for aspiring creatives
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Four thoughts on Beyoncé’s Vogue cover and album reveal
A ‘Renaissance’ is coming. We dissect the clues.
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DJ 50 Grand’s death is a big loss for hip-hop
The Brooklyn, New York, DJ helped produce the demo that changed rap